Industry News
Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces 2020 Innovator of the Year
The award recognizes a roofing contractor who contributes to the advancement of the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, awarded the 2020 Innovator of the Year award to Scott Riopelle, the owner and CEO of Denver, ...
Hear from Industry Experts on the Latest in Legal, Technical and Business Information
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. All nine conversations from NRCA’s Decks to Dockets sessions are available now for purchase! NRCA’s premier legal conference Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, which took place in October, are available for purchase in NRCA's bookstore. For only $49 (members) or $69 (nonmembers) per ...
The International Roofing Expo Adds a Virtual Conference and Expo in 2021 and Announces New Show Dates as it Continues to Connect the Industry
The International Roofing Expo, with the full support of the NRCA, is excited to launch a virtual conference and expo in 2021 in addition to their physical event. The virtual event will be held on March 2-4, and the in-person event is rescheduled from April to August 10-12 at the Mandalay ...
IB Roof Systems™ Recognizes Distinguished Honorees During Office Dedication
IB Roof Systems relocates headquarters to Grapevine, Texas increasing fulfillment capacity of distribution center. IB Roof Systems™, a leading provider of complete PVC roofing solutions for flat or low-sloped roofs, recognized five distinguished honorees at an office dedication held on November 20, 2020. After eight years in Irving, Texas, IB Roof ...
Strong Demand and Tight Supply Have Caused Lumber Prices to Soar
By Roseann George, Director of Procurement, Duro-Last. A spike in do-it-yourself projects and a strong resurgence in the housing sector have caused increased demand and higher prices for lumber. Lumber supplies in the U.S. are facing a shortage as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, presenting issues for the housing and construction ...
Davis Memorial Foundation Renames Their Golf Tournament
The Bob Porter Memorial Golf Tournament honors the former WSRCA President and Foundation Chairman of the Trustees. The Davis Memorial Foundation Trustees are delighted to announce the name change for one of their signature fundraising events. Starting at the Western Roofing Expo 2021, the Davis Memorial Foundation’s annual golf tournament will ...
METALCON Launches New Initiatives
These initiatives deliver on METALCON's commitment as the source for ongoing learning opportunities. METALCON, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, announces a variety of new initiatives that provide ongoing educational opportunities and essential training for industry professionals. “We’ve been working diligently to ...
Dodge Data & Analytics Expects Construction Starts to Recover in 2021
Dodge Outlook 2021 predicts a slow and uneven recovery throughout the year. Dodge Data & Analytics (https://www.construction.com) today released its 2021 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts will increase 4% in 2021, to $771 billion. “The COVID-19 pandemic ...
Projects Still Being Delayed or Cancelled Due to COVID
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Survey indicates second wave of business being affected by the virus. Associated General Contractors conducted a survey of construction companies where many were reporting that their businesses are being disrupted due to COVID-19-related issues according to www.constructiondive.com. Three quarters of contractors surveyed said they had projects delayed or ...
Industry Invited to Submit MVP Nominations by November 20, 2020
The MVP Awards Program recognizes roofing professionals who are committed to excellence on the roof and who make outstanding contributions. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing contractors for the 2020-21 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The program spotlights and promotes excellence in the industry with the MVP ...
