Industry News
CertainTeed Launches Roofing Ventilation Calculator Mobile Application
This free digital tool gives building professionals a fast and accurate way to determine the amount of ventilation products needed to outfit an attic space with balanced ventilation. CertainTeed, North America’s leading building materials manufacturer, has announced the availability of its new Roofing Ventilation Calculator mobile application. “Simplicity was the key in ...
Beacon Roofing Supply Announces Beacon of Hope Contest Finalists
Voting open now through Nov. 1 to reward Veteran homeowners. Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) (“Beacon”) today revealed the 10 finalists in its first annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide contest awarding deserving Veteran homeowners with new roofs. The public can vote for their favorite finalists now through ...
MRCA Announces Daniel Cormier as 2019 Conference Keynote Speaker
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is thrilled to announce that UFC Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier, will be headlining the organization's 2019 Annual Conference, slated for November 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas. Daniel Cormier is a UFC veteran and one of the greatest heavyweight fighters in the organization's history. Cormier was the ...
Pittsburgh Sports Icons to Inspire METALCON Attendees in Special Keynote Presentations
Rocky Bleier and Bryan Trottier to deliver keynotes at 2019 METALCON. METALCON 2019, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, announces its keynote speakers sponsored by long-time partners’ United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) and PPG, both title sponsors headquartered in Pittsburgh, and both ...
NRCA Encourages Members to Submit Charitable Project for CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award
For the eighth year, the National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA have partnered to co-sponsor the 2020 CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award. NRCA roofing contractor members are urged to submit any charitable project, activity or donation completed between Jan. 1, 2019, and Dec. 1, 2019, for consideration in the awards program, which ...
Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas Names CertainTeed as Partner of the Year
Manufacturer honored for support and initiatives that benefit Hispanic building professionals CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, was recognized as “Partner of the Year” at the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) annual Gala & Brilliance Awards held on July 26 in Raleigh, NC. In ...
Top 3 Roofing Trends in 2019
By Sarah Smith, Job Nimbus. Educate your customers on the different roof options for their home. Energy efficiency plays a key role. A roof says more about a home than you’d think. Not only does it support and protect the home, but it can be a defining feature for the design ...
Save the Date for Roofing Day 2020
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join others on Capitol Hill to discuss issues in the roofing industry. Calling all roofing professionals! Your voice is needed in Washington, D.C. for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Roofing Day 2020. This event has been a huge success since starting in 2018. ...
Roofing Alliance Announces Horch Roofing as Newest Governor Member
Roofing Alliance members help guide the initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces its newest Governor Level member, Horch Roofing, headquartered in Warren, Maine. Membership in the Roofing Alliance supports the efforts of the organization to secure the ...
Construction Firms Work to Meet Needs of Aging Workforce
By NRCA. As the construction industry battles a skilled labor shortage and an aging workforce, construction firms are trying to keep experienced older workers—ages 55 and up—happy and healthy, according to www.enr.com. Data from the Center for Construction Research and Training shows workers aged 45-64 made up nearly 40% of the construction ...
