Industry News
H-2B Visas and Visa Cap Information for the 2020 Season
By Southeast Contracting. The H-2B Visa Program has been active since 1986 and it was created to cover the lack of workers in the U.S. for industries that require temporary unskilled workers in their busiest seasons. This program's evolution has impacted the roofing industry through the years. During the recession of 2009-2010, ...
Business Update from FiberTite
Editor's note: The following is an announcement from the Seaman Corporation. To the loyal customers of FiberTite: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced an Executive Order for all “Non-Essential” businesses to shut down by Monday, March 23, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The Executive Order cites exceptions for “Essential Products”. Seaman Corporation is confident ...
Preparing for Roofing Work Site Shutdown
NRCA recognizes job suspensions and work stoppage are likely to increase during the COVID-19 period. Given that many NRCA members will likely be required to suspend work, NRCA’s Technical Service section has prepared guidance for contractors who find themselves having to suspend jobs in progress. Please remember communication is a key element ...
RCMA Updates on COVID-19
Editor's Note - This is an update from RCMA, George Fischer, Director of Regulatory Affairs Updated 5/20/2020 Please see another letter regarding the PPP that RCMA has signed on with support. The roofing industry coalition continues to move forward with the “Back to Work on America’s Roofs” outreach. As states begin reopening their ...
Workplace Guidance for COVID-19
Editor's Note: This is an announcement sent from Colorado Roofing Association Updated 4/3/2020 Letter to Members RE: Roofing Construction & Essential Service CRA Members, As you may be aware, a stay-at-home order has been issued by Governor Polis along with most counties and municipalities across Colorado. However, most of these jurisdictions have listed construction as ...
Ohio Governor's Recommendation for Temperature Testing
Editor's Note: This announcement was sent from ORCA Most employers have heard by now that during Governor DeWine’s press conference on Wednesday, he recommended that Ohio employers should immediately begin taking the temperature of employees when they arrive at work in an effort to identify anyone who is becoming ill. After ...
Roofing Industry Concerns - COVID-19
Editor's Note: This is an announcement from ARCA Updated 4/1/2020 No Designation Needed for Essential Services Last week, we successfully worked with the Governor’s office to help ensure that construction was included as an essential service. ARCA, DeMenna Public Affairs and other construction trade associations sent letters to the Governor, his team, and ...
Ryan Groth Shares Keys to Predictable Revenue at Duro-Last® Annual Seminar
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Contractors were able to participate in hour-long breakout sessions focused on predictable revenue and growing their businesses. While attending the 2020 International Roofing Expo, I ran into RCS Partner Ryan Groth from Sales Transformation Group. I hadn’t seen Ryan in a while so I was excited ...
FRSA Legislative Update on Essential Consideration for Roofing and Construction
Editor's Note: This is a notification from FRSA Legislative Update on Essential Consideration for Roofing and Construction FRSA's Legislative Counsel, Chris Dawson, has been working diligently on several issues since business shut downs began last week. In coordination with our construction coalition partners (ABC, Home Builders, etc.) we have been working to ...
Building Products Distributor Implements Precautions
By Julian Francis, CEO Beacon Building Products. Beacon Roofing Supply’s Julian Francis, CEO shares what Beacon is doing concerning COVID-19. As we learn more about COVID-19, Beacon continues to emphasize that the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities is our most critical concern. Due to the rapid pace ...
