Industry News
Don’t Miss CERTA Application and Train-the-Trainer Session at this Year’s MRCA Conference
The CERTA training program is ideal for contractors whose work involves torch applications. These programs train experienced roof system installers on the safe use of roofing torches used to apply polymer-modified bitumen roofing products. CERTA training shows how proper roof system configuration design and application techniques can result in fire-safe installations. ...
New Roofing Association Focuses on Underlayments
The inaugural technical committee will focus on code classifications and industry regulations in relation to underlayments. With a desire to cultivate the long-term success of underlayment products for building envelope applications for both residential and commercial structures, four roofing companies – Carlisle, Gardner-Gibson, Maryland Paper and Mid-States Asphalt – have formed ...
MRCA Conference Keynote Is Annouced - Eric McElvenny
MRCA Conference Keynote EricMcElvenny is a retired Marine Corps Captain who deployed three times before being injured by an IED. At the MRCA 2017 Annual Conference & Expo, the morning of Tuesday, October 17th will kick-off with a dynamic Keynote Address by Eric McElvenny. Eric served seven years in the United ...
Join ARCA'S First Education Class of Roofing Shingles
The roofing shingles class is scheduled for October 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona ARCA was challenged to institute an education curriculum that would benefit all members. The idea behind the program is to provide education that will benefit the new person just entering the industry along with anyone already in ...
Trent Cotney P.A. Construction Law Group Offers Hurricane Help Line
Affected areas can get free legal advice in dealing with the storm aftermath by calling the hurricane help line. Tampa, FL – Trent Cotney P.A. Construction Law Group, a leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades and OSHA law, is offering a free, legal help line to help ...
National Nail’s STINGER® CH38-2 Cap Hammer Wins 2017 Pro Tool Innovation Award
To celebrate, the company will be giving away a STINGER CH38-2 Cap Hammer each week for the next five weeks. Grand Rapids, MI -- National Nail announces that its newly upgraded STINGER®CH38-2 Cap Hammer has won the coveted 5th Annual Pro Tool Innovation Award for 2017 in the Hand Tools-Hammer Tackers-Staplers ...
OSHA’s new Silica Standard Goes into Effect September 23
Here’s what you need to know about this new silica standard for construction. By Karen Edwards, Editor. According to OSHA, about two million construction workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces. The new silica standard is meant to protect these workers from developing lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
NRCA Announces Session Dates for Next Executive Management Institute
An executive who has had primary responsibility for leading their companies for at least 10 years are eligible. NRCA has announced it will begin new sessions for its highly effective Executive Management Institute (EMI) beginning Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 – Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. EMI is a unique educational experience for ...
Don’t Miss the Arrowhead Steep Slope University at the MRCA 68th Annual Conference
Arrowhead Steep Slope University is in conjunction with the MRCA 68th Annual Conference. Location: America's Center Convention Complex 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO Monday, October 16th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ventilation Program - Presented by Paul Scelsi with AirVent Proper ventilation helps increase comfort, helps ensure the life and performance of roofing materials, ...
METALCON 2017: Increasing Profits and Growing Your Residential Metal Roofing Company in the Age of Millennials
MRA Training 10/18 and 10/19 at METALCON 2017 The Metal Roofing Alliance (www.MetalRoofing.com) is hosting two exclusive seminars for metal roofing contractors at METALCON 2017. Both are designed to help contractors to grow their residential metal roofing businesses with practical advice and ideas that can make an immediate impact. ...
