National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Construction academy exposes students to career opportunities in the trades
Faced with a labor shortage, the construction industry is trying to educate young people regarding careers in the trades. More than 500 Detroit-area high school students recently attended Sachse Construction's third annual academy to learn about and connect with educational opportunities in construction, HVAC and other skilled trades, according to www.detroitnews.com. "For ...
NRCA and CNA seek entries for Community Involvement Award
CNA and NRCA are working together to honor charitable works by NRCA contractor members through the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award. Contractors are encouraged to submit any charitable project, activity or donation completed between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2018, for a chance to win up to $7,500 for your charity. Four ...
OSHA seeks input regarding potential changes to silica rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for input regarding potential changes to its silica standard, according to www.constructiondive.com. OSHA's request for information pertains to control measures for tasks and tools not currently included in the Table 1 section of the rule, as well as tasks and tools not ...
Tax reform law changes affect nearly every business owner
By NRCA. Tax Reform - The IRS reminds business owners that legislation passed in December 2017 affects nearly every business, according to www.irs.gov. With just a few months remaining in 2018, the IRS is highlighting important information for small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand and meet their tax obligations. There ...
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
The company upgraded its associate membership to become a partner member. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla. has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to "partner member." In 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice initiative to unite the roofing industry and ...
NRCA ProCertification™ Qualified Assessor Applications Now Being Accepted
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced it is now accepting applications for Qualified Assessors for its highly anticipated NRCA ProCertification initiative. Qualified Assessors will serve as performance exam proctors, responsible for evaluating and verifying hands-on skills for those seeking to be certified through NRCA ProCertification. Qualified Assessors are uniquely equipped ...
Ronald McDonald House Charities Partnership
The Alliance will identify one or more Alliance members (or NRCA members if Alliance members are not available) to align with each house. At the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress' April 2017 annual meeting, the membership committed to enter a partnership agreement with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Through the agreement, ...
NRCA Announces Polyglass Has Joined One Voice Initiative
The company upgraded it associate membership to become a partner member. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla. has joined NRCA’s One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to “partner member.” In 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice initiative to unite the roofing industry and ...
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 ...
NRCA members donate services to help Ronald McDonald House®
Ronald McDonald House Charities is a nonprofit that welcomes families with a comfortable, friendly place to stay when their children have medical procedures. NRCA member Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Frankfort, Ill., partnered with NRCA member Bennett & Brosseau Roofing, Romeoville, Ill., in May to donate services to a Ronald McDonald House near ...
