National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
International Roofing Expo is Rescheduled for April 2021
By International Roofing Expo. The IRE is postponed to ensure a safe, relaxing and productive event. After ongoing discussions with key stakeholders, and with full support from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the International Roofing Expo (IRE) team has made the proactive decision to reschedule the event from February ...
Lumber Shortage Affecting Construction Industry
By NRCA. The U.S. is experiencing a lumber shortage brought on in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contractors are being forced to choose which job they can get completed and which they can’t due to the lumber shortage that is affecting the country. The problem started when the spread ...
Make Work a Sanctuary
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). Helping an employee maintain physical and mental health could be the most important thing employers do this year. Roofing is already a physically and mentally demanding job by itself. The additions of current circumstances such as the ongoing pandemic and social and political ...
Stay Ahead of Your Competition With NRCA Training
NRCA's online educational programs offer cost-effective, self-paced learning experiences from the convenience of a computer. These programs are excellent resources for both new employees and experienced workers. They’re a perfect fit if you need flexible training that can be done from anywhere! Roofing 101: The Basics All Package Design Essentials for Roofing Performance: Codes Package: ...
Training for Roof Application Careers Available Now
Now is the time to train remotely! NRCA's award-winning Training for Roof Application Careers, that includes both English and Spanish content, is training your company can use to provide new and inexperienced field workers with information and skills to help them become quality roof system installers who thrive in their careers. ...
Meet Jennifer Wrightson, Answer Me This! Winner
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! At RoofersCoffeeShop®, we love giveaways! We also love fun prizes and this giveaway won’t disappoint. One of our latest giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ...
Expert Tips on Breaking into Commercial Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Industry veterans share advice for residential roofing contractors who are interested in adding commercial roofing. Many roofing contractors get started in residential roofing and after a few years of success are interested in getting into the commercial side of the business. We decided to interview the ...
Take Your Business to the Next Level and Become an RCAW Member
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Increase sales, network with industry leaders and make an impact. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington is holding their annual membership drive now and all new memberships are half price. If you join and pay now, your half-price membership is good through December 31, 2020. Contractor members ...
Ensure Worker Safety and Stay in Business With These 8 Tips
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo. The importance of safety protocols has never been higher as localities reopen and COVID-19 cases continue to soar. Spikes in new COVID-19 cases continue to increase nationwide as many economies are reopening. For roofing professionals, it has never been more important to follow safety protocols including ...
National Roofing Week is Aug. 23-29!
National Roofing Week 2020 will take place Aug. 23-29 to raise awareness of the significance of roofs to every home and business and share the good deeds of the industry. Organized by NRCA, National Roofing Week also promotes the importance of hiring a professional roofing contractor and making informed decisions about ...
