Industry News
Gold Circle Award Applications Open Until October 13, 2017
Outstanding workmanship, innovative solutions and safety are the categories being recognized by the Gold Circle Awards. The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes Alliance and NRCA members for outstanding contributions to the roofing industry. Unique roofing-related jobs, programs and services completed between June 1, 2015, and May 31, 2017, will be eligible ...
ATAS International Inc. Joins NRCA’s One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
ATAS International Inc. has upgraded its membership from associate to partner. Rosemont, Ill. –The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa. has joined NRCA’s One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to “partner member.” In early 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice initiative aimed at ...
OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule: NOW IN EFFECT
Enforcement of the crystalline silica rule for construction began on September 23 even though OSHA has not conducted any significant outreach or provided meaningful guidance to employers. By WSRCA. The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), which consists of 25 construction associations including NRCA and TRI, has been pursuing settlement negotiations with the ...
The MRCA Foundation Begins its 2017-2018 MRCA Foundation Pledge Campaign
The goal is for the the MRCA Foundation to raise $600,000.00 by 2019 in order to significantly impact research, scholarships and education. Managed by a full Board of Directors, the MRCA Foundation, Inc., was founded with an initial grant from MRCA and operates solely on voluntary contributions. Without ongoing funding, the ...
Save the Date: CRCA is Having Their 35th Trade Show & Seminars
Mark your calendars for January 18 – 19, 2018; registration opens in November for the CRCA 35th Trade Show & Seminars. Hillside, IL - Save the date for the 35th Annual Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show & Seminars, January 18-19, 2018. Continuing Education Units are available for attendees. The ...
Call for Presentations at the Western Roofing Expo 2018
Attention all public speakers! With the ever-increasing popularity of the Western Roofing Expo and its educational seminars & demos, we are making a call to all members: Apply to teach a seminar at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo 2018 in Las Vegas! We believe the quality of our membership provides a ...
NRCA Offers Silica Regulation Resources
The new rule took effect September 23 and sets new protocols for minimizing worker exposure to silica. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new rule regarding worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in construction that takes effect Sept. 23. The OSHA regulation sets out new protocols ...
New Data from the Metal Roofing Alliance: Residential Metal Market Share Jumps to 14% in North America
The Alliance’s goal is to have residential metal roofing comprise 20 percent of the market by 2020. As consumer demand for sustainable building products continues to grow, the Metal Roofing Alliance (www.MetalRoofing.com) reports another market share gain for metal in the residential retrofit market. New independent research conducted by Dodge Data ...
NRCA Mourns Passing of its Former President Donald McNamara
Donald McNamara served as NRCA president from 1986-87. Rosemont, Ill.-The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is saddened by the passing of Donald McNamara on Sept. 16 at the age of 81. McNamara was the majority owner of F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc. (FJAC) from 1967 to 1995. After his retirement, he helped ...
Allied Building Products Launches Construction Industry Blog
Allied is pleased to announce the start of its new online initiative – a Construction Industry Blog! By Allied Building Products. Through years of careful study and analytical data, we have discovered that Allied customers and site users alike value educational content. You spoke, we listened! This NEW Construction Industry Blog will provide ...
