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With 19 years of knowledge and experience with WSRCA, Joel has a well-rounded resume within the organization. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is proud to announce the appointment of Joel Viera, CAE, to serve as the association’s Executive Director. “We are very much looking forward to having Joel lead ... Read More

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 ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Elwood, Kansas residents come together to save a man’s home from condemnation. Tammy Rucker, a long-time Elwood resident, grew up with the Elwood man whose home had fallen into a dire condition. She noticed the city was voting to condemn his house and took action ... Read More

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 ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Walmart associates have access to Live Better U college program options starting on day one of their employment. Between their 11,500 stores, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide in 27 countries. They also provide their part- and full-time associates with unique employment opportunities through their ... Read More

By MRCA. What impact does variation in foam ribbon spacing have on ultimate roof uplift capacity? Recently the MRCA Technical and Research Committee commissioned a research and testing program to investigate the effect on bond capacity of various low-rise foam adhesive ribbon spacings used to adhere together layers of polyisocyanurate roofing insulation ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Celebrate your love for roofing at the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington’s annual golf tournament. Join the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) on August 28th for their annual golf tournament! The tournament is set to take place at the eighteen-hole, 150-acre Auburn Golf Course. This beautiful course ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Amidst COVID-19 closures and travel bans, the ICBEST 2020 Conference will be held in 2022. After much consideration, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and co-host, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) have made the difficult decision to postpone the ICBEST 2020 Conference to 2022. This decision comes amidst ... Read More

By Carol Katarsky, CertainTeed. Discover ways to keep your online presence consistent and relevant throughout the pandemic as construction continues to reopen. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and people are staying at home, now more than ever they are turning to social media for information. Meanwhile, companies are determining the best ... Read More

Date: Aug. 21 Time: Noon - 1 p.m. CDT Member price: Free! NRCA Architect/Engineer/Consultant sole practitioner member price: $55 Nonmember price: $55 NRCA’s legal webinar series continues in August with Benjamin Lowenthal, an attorney with Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel, who will explain how to increase the possibility of receiving payment, actions to take if ... Read More

XAP 360 powered by Kespry’s drone-based aerial intelligence technology provides roofing professionals with granular accuracy and efficiency, enhancing homeowner transparency and satisfaction. XAP 360, a leader in touchless property assessment solutions is collaborating with Owens Corning, a global leader in insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. The collaboration offers Owens Corning ... Read More

A Vibrant Vision Challenges to the entrepreneurial spirit are complex, particularly in a family business if the entrepreneur wants to have the business survive him/herself and successfully grow into future generations. This vision contrasts sharply with the lifestyle business or “harvest your business” mentality promoted by venture capital or private equity ... Read More

For the second year, Beacon Building Products is honored by one of the largest privately-held home builders in the United States. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), North America’s largest publicly traded distributor of residential and commercial roofing materials and complementary building products, announced today that it has been recognized for a second year ... Read More

By Equipter. Discover the key considerations in determining if renting or buying is the best decision for your company. Are you wondering how the RB4000 will help your business grow? Perhaps you’ve read through our Buyer’s Guide, but you still can’t decide if renting or buying will benefit your business more. Reference ... Read More