Roofing Industry News
Commercial Construction Index Shows Record Optimism
Amid peak hurricane season, contractors share perception of resilient building. The Q3 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released today climbed to a record high score of 77, up from 74 in Q2 2019. Half of all contractors expect revenue increases over the next year, rising ...
CertainTeed Recognizes Top North American Contractors
These contractors are part of an exclusive group representing the top contractors in North America. CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American building materials manufacturer, honors 20 companies as top roofing contractor partners for providing homeowners with extended warranty coverage. As CertainTeed-credentialed ShingleMaster™ and SELECT ShingleMaster companies – hard-earned designations only few contractors ...
Kelly Roofing named as Top Roofing Contractor of the Year
Award honors contractors who are committed to giving back to their community, have outstanding leadership, and bring innovation to the industry. Kelly Roofing, a roofing contractor dedicated to serving their industry and state with care, consistency, and communication, received recognition as a Top Contractor of the Year by Roofing Contractor Magazine. “Ken ...
Metal Construction Association Announces Formation of the MCM Alliance
The Metal Construction Association has created a new group focused on increasing awareness of Metal Composite Material (MCM) for the architectural building envelope. The MCM Alliance supports product performance testing, initiates research, and promotes education and actions to influence public policies for the utilization and growth of MCM in the marketplace. Introduced ...
Eighty Percent of Construction Firms Having Difficulty Finding Workers
Many firms are handling the labor shortage by boosting pay and compensation. An industry-wide survey released by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America shows 80% of construction firms report they are having difficulty filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to www.agc.org. All four ...
New ANSI Standards for Aerial Lifts
By North East Roofing Contractors Association. ANSI standards released in December 2018 affect all owners, operators and supervisors of aerial lifts including: boom and scissor lifts. The new standards are designed to enhance safety and shift North American equipment standards closer to international standards. Some of the changes include renaming Aerial Work ...
MRCA Awards Recognize Talent Amongst Roofing Professionals
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Honoring those making significant impacts and improvements in the industry. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) wants to recognize roofing professionals for their impact and unique contributions to the industry. MRCA member companies can be nominated for one of two awards, the Impact Award or the ...
More Excitement at RCAT with NRCA
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Win a FREE NRCA ProCertification™ installer registration when you visit the NRCA at booth #201. The National Roofing Contractors Association will be at RCAT next week in booth #201. Not far from RoofersCoffeeShop in booth #300. We always want to share the exciting things that are ...
The Texas Roofing Conference Location Provides Many Activites for After Work
By Marco Industries. What’s On Your To-Do List After Work? Marco Industries will be at the 44th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas Conference September 19th. Swing by booth 409 and say hi to Barry Broxterman, Craig Barker, Jose Castro, and Gary DeMarco. While you’re there, check out the superior metal roof ...
Leading Industry Experts Speak to Latest Business Trends and Tactics at METALCON 2019
Educational sessions will help you run your business better and more efficiently. Up and coming industry experts present the latest business trends and techniques at METALCON 2019, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions taking place in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Oct. 16 - ...
