Industry News
National Roofing Contractors Association Announces June 2-8 is National Roofing Week
To raise awareness of the significance of roofs to every home and business, the National Roofing Contractors Association has announced National Roofing Week will take place June 2-8, 2019. Celebrated each year during the first full week of June, National Roofing Week serves as a reminder that the roof is one ...
2019 Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Conference Celebrates the “Next Level” and Pays Tribute to America’s Defenders
By Owens Corning. Nearly 600 contractors and their guests came together in Scottsdale, Arizona for the 2019 Owens CorningRoofing Platinum Conference, March 25 - 27, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Featuring the theme “Next Level” the conference included intensive educational sessions, panel discussions, an awards ...
Western Roofing Expo 2019 is Right Around the Corner
This year's Expo is better than ever with an expanded exhibit floor, seminars and The Roofing Games™. You need to be here! Known as the premier regional roofing event in the United States, the Western Roofing Expo features a two-day trade show, 20 educational seminars, two keynote luncheons, the Roofing ...
U.S. Department of Labor, Workplace Safety Organizations Announce 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with occupational safety organizations for the 6th annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, May 6-10, 2019. The week-long event will focus attention on preventing falls in construction, the leading cause of fatalities in the industry. The national stand-down ...
WSRCA Technical Bulletin 2019-LSII-1
By WSRCA. Condensation potential & damage related to white & light-colored roof systems. Issues surrounding reports of condensation beneath light-colored single-ply roof membranes in some climates has been one of the more discussed industry-related topics over the past decade. Looking back, it appears that, building owners or tenants would report a mysterious ...
Last Day to Apply for NEREF Scholarship is May 15
These scholarships are for roofers seeking post-secondary education in college or vocational programs. In 1999, the North East Roofing Educational Foundation was formed as a not-for-profit corporation. NEREF provides financial assistance for employees or immediate family, of our roofing contractors. These scholarships are for roofers seeking post-secondary education in college or ...
NRCA Brings Workforce Issues to the White House
NRCA leaders participate in first-ever West Wing meeting for the roofing industry. National Roofing Contractors Association Chairman of the Board Kent Schwickert, NRCA Chairman of the Board-Elect Nick Sabino and NRCA CEO Reid Ribble met with White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney April 3 during Roofing Day in D.C. ...
FRSA Announces 2019 Convention Seminars, July 18-19
FRSA's Annual Convention and Expo is the educational and networking event for the roofing and sheet metal industries. As we continue to face an ever-changing work environment, FRSA brings you the most informative and up-to-date continuing education seminars on topics that affect your business. FRSA's Educational and Research Foundation, CILB Provider #0000910, ...
Don’t Miss Sunday Funday at the Western Roofing Expo
Sunday Funday is June 9, 2019 in conjunction with the Western Roofing Expo at the Paris Las Vegas. Start out your Funday with a round of golf or participate in the sporting clays tournament. 7:30 a.m. — Golf Tournament: Revere Golf Club, sponsored by Beacon Roofing Supply Enjoy a day of golf, fun, ...
MRA Reports Top Region Driving Demand, Growth for Metal Roofing
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Popularity is growing in states threatened by climate extremes, and residential metal roofing contractors are in high demand. According to the latest figures from the Metal Roofing Alliance, metal roofing is growing in popularity, especially in states that experience severe climate conditions. The nonprofit organization, which serves to connect ...
