Industry News
Why should I join Midwest Roofing Contractors Association?
Greg Sprague, MRCA President, explains why it is important for contractors to become members of MRCA. Over the past year I have attended many barbecues, golf outings, cocktail parties, luncheons and educational seminars in the official capacity as the MRCA President. At all of these various functions I have promoted ...
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal Earns Carlisle’s Centurion Award
Award is offered to authorized applicators for quality workmanship. Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal, a leading specialty roofing contractor in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California, has been honored its first Carlisle SynTec Systems’ prestigious Centurion Award. According to a Carlisle SynTec Systems’ press release, the award is presented to authorized applicator ...
NRCA issues Action Alert regarding the industry's labor shortage
Roofing industry employers continue to have difficulty finding workers to fill job openings, and it is crucial Congress pass legislation to help address this labor shortage issue. NRCA is encouraging NRCA members to urge their legislators to approve the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act (H.R. 6536). This legislation is designed ...
ConstructConnect’s U.S. Construction Starts Summer Forecast Shows Construction Starts Rose by 1.4% Year-on-Year in Q2 2018
Civil engineering increased 22.2%, residential construction dropped 2.8% ConstructConnect, a leading provider of construction information and technology solutions in North America, announced today the release of its Fall 2018 Forecast and Quarterly Report. The forecast revealed minor revisions to its total construction starts from what was originally estimated last quarter. Total ...
SOPREMA® Names Five Winners of Company’s Annual Scholarship
The SOPREMA Scholarship was founded to assist students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management. SOPREMA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering solutions, has awarded five current and committed college students with scholarships as part of the company’s annual award program. The SOPREMA Scholarship ...
New Mini-Documentary Highlights How SkillsUSA is Building a Talent Pipeline for American Trade Professions
WorkingNation highlights how SkillsUSA competitions involving in-demand occupational skills are preparing the next generation workforce for American trade and technical jobs. This is a MUST-SEE documentary for anyone with an interest in workforce development and the future of trade jobs in the United States. “Building a Strong Foundation: SkillsUSA Prepares the American ...
Duro-Last®, Inc. Announces Multiple Leadership Promotions
New roles support the company’s continued commitment to providing the best experience for customers. Duro-Last®, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of multiple employees throughout their leadership team. Mike Tracey now serves as Vice President of Operations, Thomas Jenkins is now the Vice President of Manufacturing, and Mitch Gilbert has ...
Alliance Awards $55,000 in Scholarships Through 2018 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program
Three new recipients and eight renewals were awarded. The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has announced the recipients of its 2018 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarships, which include three new recipients and the renewal of eight scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year. The Alliance awarded new general scholarships to Elaina Krumholz, daughter of ...
NEREF Announces 19th Annual Fall Golf Outing
The tournament is open to all NERCA members, their employees, guests, spouses, and prospective members. Join the North East Roofing Educational Foundation (NEREF) on Wednesday September 26, 2018 for a day of fun at Red Tail Golf Club, one of New England’s top-rated golf courses, as you help to raise money ...
Alliance Announces Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program Applications are Available
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress, a separate but related educational and research organization of NRCA, has announced applications for its Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program 2019-20 academic scholarships are available. Scholarship recipients are awarded $5,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Eligible applicants include full-time employees ...
