Industry News
MRCA Announces Call for McCawley Award Nominations
If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Roofing Industry with their time, talent, and resources, then here is your opportunity to nominate them for MRCA's most prestigious award. The James Q. McCawley Award was created to honor those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to the Roofing ...
DuPont Enhances Global Parental Leave Policy
DuPont announced a new, comprehensive parental leave policy that offers four weeks of paid leave for new parents, including adoptive and same-sex parents. For birth mothers, the four paid weeks are in addition to an enhanced paid maternity leave which has been extended to 12 weeks. The new policy takes effect ...
IB Roof Systems Announces “Contractor of the Year”
Antis Roofing wins Contractor of the Year Stanley Cup Award from IB Roof Systems. The IB Roof Systems, Stanley Cup award was designed to honor and recognize IB ProSelect Contractors that demonstrates strong industry commitment and position, an excellent level of service and superior installation. Mike Swartzer, IB Roof Systems ...
METALCON 2019 Updates
By METALCON. METALCON 2019 is less than 6 months away so make your plans today to attend. We are headed to the “Steel City” for the first time which will only enhance the number one show for metal construction and roofing. Sponsor Update: Sherwin Williams is back as a title sponsor, proudly sponsoring ...
Washington State Update: Light Duty Work, End Time Loss Upheld By Courts
By Roofing Contractors Association of Washington. Many roofing contractors are frustrated by years-long lingering state industrial insurance claims against them by injured workers. In a recent court decision that is summarized below, roofing contractors should have hope they can fight these claims in the future. In December 2018, a major Washington State ...
The NRCA Roofing Manual—2019 Boxed Set has arrived!
The four-volume manual gives you comprehensive information about low- and steep-slope roof system design, materials and installation. One of the most widely recognized technical publications in the roofing industry, the NRCA Roofing Manual has been updated to include The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2019! This manual makes an excellent addition to ...
Duro-Last®, Inc. Iowa Facility Earns Prestigious VPP Star Site Recognition from OSHA
The achievement strengthens Duro-Last’s continued commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety. Duro-Last, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Sigourney, Iowa manufacturing facility was recently awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). This prestigious recognition joins the VPP Star Site renewal ...
Cotney Construction Law Attorneys to Speak at Western Roofing Expo
Topics include opioid abuse, defending against OSHA and immigration issues. Trent Cotney and Danielle Maya will speak on these three important issues affecting roofing contractors: Seminar: The 5 Key Contract Provisions Needed to Defend Against OSHA Citations Speaker: Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law/WSRCA Legal Advisor Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. This course is ...
Scholarships are Needed More than Ever
By RCASoCal. Since 1993 our scholarship program has awarded over $200,000 to family members of our member-companies in support of their passions and dreams. With this success in mind, we want to build on our scholarship legacy by holding our 1st Annual Clay Shoot fundraiser! The Clay Shoot will be held Friday, ...
GAF Congratulates 2018 President's Club Award Winners
The award winners were announced at GAF's recent Wealthbuilder Conference and Expo. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the winners of the 2018 President’s Club Awards, recognizing the most elite residential and commercial roofing contractors in the U.S. Download the list of ...
