Industry News
Why Should You Become an NRCA Member?
By NRCA. NRCA membership joins you to a community of professionals dedicated to the roofing industry. When you become an NRCA member, you join more than 3,600 members who represent the top tier of professionals dedicated to advancing the roofing industry. NRCA membership also provides you with exclusive members-only resources, including: Access to 500+ ...
New York City Mandates 40 Hours of Safety Training for Workers
Training requirements in response to increases in construction-site accidents and injuries. New York City's Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced its final safety training requirements include a mandatory 40 hours for workers and 62 hours for supervisors, according to www.constructiondive.com. The new requirements apply to those working at projects where the ...
NRCA Issues Action Alert Regarding H-2B Visas
Streamlined application process would provide certainty for employers and protections for workers. The H-2B Visas seasonal guest worker program provides an opportunity for businesses to operate at a greater capacity, retain their full-time workers, and further contribute to local and state economies. However, burdensome regulations issued in recent years and outdated ...
NRCA University Offers ProForeman Certificate Program
Certificates are awarded to participants and companies jointly, recognizing achievement on both parts. NRCA University's ProForeman Certificate Program allows roofing company employees to earn a certificate by completing a series of training programs and demonstrating their competence to perform work. After completing the program, employees should be able to demonstrate an ability ...
OSHA Fixes Error Regarding Implementation of Injury and Illness Rule
Employers covered by state plans will have to submit data to Injury Tracking Application portal. Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" regulation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has acted to correct an error made regarding ...
Tackling the Construction Labor Shortage
By SOPREMA. Three Strategies to Address a Perennial Problem. Every year, industry professionals speculate on what trends will impact roofing contractors, and the same issue tops the chart of industry pain points: The labor shortage. With 89 percent of construction firms facing talent shortages and 90 percent of roofing contractors, specifically, designating ...
WSRCA Informational & Alert Bulletin 2018-1W: Changes in ASTM Waterproofing Standards May Affect Member Contractors
If an ASTM standard is referenced in a project specification, the contractor under contract for that work is typically required to comply with the requirements of the standard. Relatively significant developments within the industry’s waterproofing standards may potentially affect Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Member Contractors, as well as Member ...
IRS Releases Fact Sheet Regarding New Expensing Rules
Improvements to nonresidential roofs now included in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. On April 24, the IRS released a fact sheet regarding new expensing rules now in effect under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was enacted into law in December 2017. The fact sheet provides information ...
Almost Half of Construction Managers Use Manual Methods to Collect Data
Failure to implement digitized systems results in many hours organizing data, incomplete data, and missed change order opportunities. A survey conducted by workflow software company TrackVia shows 47 percent of construction managers still use manual methods to collect important project information despite the potential benefits of using digital data collection, according ...
Accepting Applications for the MRCA Safety Awards and ELITE Contractor Program
The new and improved online application process is now available! Many MRCA Members have taken their Safety Programs to the next level and used their ELITE Status to set them apart from their competition. Here is what one MRCA Member had to say about his experience with the program: “The feedback that we ...
