National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
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 ...
OSHA Steadily Increases Enforcement of Silica Rule at Construction Sites
Steps are being taken to reduce silica dust, and the construction industry continues to seek practical ways to meet OSHA's standards and educate workers and supervisors regarding the requirements. By NRCA. About six months into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fully enforcing a rule that aims to protect construction workers ...
NRCA Roofing Manual Boxed Set for Most Roof System Types Offered
NRCA has made available The NRCA Roofing Manual, a boxed set that contains the manual's four volumes. The NRCA Roofing manual provides extensive information about design, materials and installation techniques applicable to almost all roof system types. It includes: The NRCA Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control—2018 The NRCA ...
Report Says U.S. not as Prepared as other Countries for Automation
By NRCA. The report showed South Korea, Singapore, Germany and Canada are better prepared for automation largely because of their education systems and labor policies. A report from Swiss technology leader ABB says the U.S. is behind other countries regarding its readiness for an increasingly automated world, placing ninth on a ranking ...
Future Executives Institute is Accepting Applications
Program will offer participants training focusing on leading and managing a thriving roofing business. NRCA University is accepting applications for its next three-year Future Executives Institute (FEI) program; NRCA members will receive a discount on tuition. FEI is a comprehensive and powerful learning experience focusing on leading and managing a thriving roofing ...
In Face of Labor Shortage, Employers Assign More Overtime
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Options other than costly overtime can help companies struggling with labor shortage. Although Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows average weekly overtime hours fell slightly from February to March 2018, employers—especially in the construction, mining and logging industries—are assigning workers extra hours to help handle labor shortages, ...
NRCA ProCertification Qualified Trainer Course (Live course)
By participating in one of the upcoming trainer conferences, you will gain practical, how-to training skills while becoming an NRCA ProCertification Qualified Trainer. For a limited time, you can become an NRCA ProCertification Qualified Trainer by participating in a special two-day conference. This opportunity is only available for the next few ...
NRCA Applauds New Expensing Rules for Roofs in New Tax Law
By Duane Musser, Vice President, Government Relations, NRCA. NRCA is extremely pleased that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expands the definition of qualified real property eligible for full expensing under Section 179 of the tax code to include improvements to nonresidential roofs. This is a major victory for NRCA, as it ...
OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down will be May 7-11
Learn how to recognize hazards and prevent falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down will be May 7-11 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry. OSHA, the National Institute ...
