The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is looking for industry leaders to help shape the roofing industry in the Western U.S. in the coming years. Contractor members in good standing are encouraged to consider applying to, what is becoming, one of the elite organizations in the entire country. As ...
By WSRCA Legal Advisor, Cotney Construction Law. In 2016, OSHA published its final rule amending 29 C.F.R. § 1904.35 to add a provision prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for reporting workplace injuries. Since then, employers within the roofing and construction industries have been hesitant to conduct post-accident drug testing for fear ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Check out what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. February’s top articles were so close to each other with the numbers of views, we might have to ask for a recount! So, we will just have to say that these were all winners! Our top story ...
The purpose of the event is to bring the roofing industry together to meet with members of Congress and their staffs and deliver the industry's message with "one voice." Online registration is open for Roofing Day in D.C. April 3-4, 2019 At last year's inaugural event, more than 400 professionals from ...
The Western Roofing Expo 2019 is “The Largest Regional Roofing Expo presented by Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors for the Roofing Industry.” This is your once-a-year opportunity to maximize your company’s productivity, efficiency and profitability. Known for bringing all of the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on ...
By George Daisey, The Dow Chemical Company for WSRCA. Understanding the differences in types of coatings and their performance. Installing or restoring a roof can be a tremendously complicated endeavor. There are single ply membranes, roof systems, coatings, concrete, metal and many more variations to choose from, which leads anyone to ...
By NRCA. You Need To Be There! Roofing Day in D.C. 2019 April 3-4 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. On April 3-4, the roofing industry will come together in Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. We will deliver our message about the most important legislative issues affecting the ...
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association. New crane operator certification. Per OSHA’s publication in the Federal Register on November 9, 2018, the requirements for crane operator certification will take effect on December 10, 2018, and the requirements for employers to evaluate/document crane operators will take effect on February 7, 2019. Further, OSHA stated ...
While running a business, it can take time to get to the root of a problem. To speed up the investigation process, we've compiled five signs that your roofing business might need more accountability! 1. Your Overhead is Through the Roof Pun not intended, but you can still roll your eyes if ...
Apply Online for a $5,000 Scholarship - Applications Due: April 12, 2019. The Davis Memorial Foundation, now in its 22nd year of supporting higher education, was established in memory of Larry and Mary Davis. Larry was an integral part of the roofing industry for many years serving on several roofing industry ...