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What to Look for in the New Stimulus Packages
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo. A closer look at what’s being proposed in D.C. and how it could impact the roofing industry. Proposals from Democrats and Republicans on future stimulus funding are currently being debated in Congress. These proposals range from $1 trillion to $3 trillion and the NRCA ...
Beacon Honors Military Veterans, Kicks Off Annual Nationwide Beacon of Hope Contest
The public is encouraged to nominate a deserving veteran now through September 24 Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) is now accepting nominations for its second annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide program awarding deserving veteran homeowners with new roofs. In giving back to its communities, Beacon opens this opportunity to all military ...
MRA Advocate and Metal Roofing Expert Scott Kriner Receives CRRC 2020 Marty Hasting Award
Scott's contributions and metal roofing expertise continue to have a major positive impact on the industry today. Longtime Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) advocate and well-known metal roofing expert Scott Kriner recently received the 2020 Marty Hastings Award from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). The award recognizes and honors one outstanding volunteer ...
Moisture in New Concrete Roof Decks Study Available for Purchase
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Make this report the next addition to your technical resource library. Moisture in concrete roof decks is hardly a new issue. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has received a slew of reports claiming moisture-related problems in roof systems installed on concrete decks since ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Extends Nomination Period for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award
The nomination period for Innovator of the Year has been extended to August 31, 2020. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced that it has extended the nomination period for its 2020 Innovator of the Year Award. “With ...
Metal Deck Distributor Celebrates 50 Years
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Aurora, IL, announces 50 years in the construction industry. Nick A. Polizzi, working out of his basement as a metal deck broker, originally founded Area Construction Trades (A.C.T.) Inc., in 1970. Nick A. is still involved as an advisor for the company. A.C.T. Inc. worked for the next ...
NRCA Opens Registration for Virtual Legal Conference
Join fellow roofing industry professionals for nine legal, technical and business education programs October 13-15, 2020. The National Roofing Contractors Association is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual legal conference, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, which will be held October 13-15. During the legal conference, NRCA will provide nine ...
2020 Roofing Expo Called Off
Plan on joining us for the ARCA Expo on September 30-October 2, 2021. Dear Members & Supporters of the Roofing Industry, The ARCA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to call off ARCA’s 51st Annual Expo scheduled for September 24-26, 2020 at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort in Maricopa, Arizona due to ...
Owens Corning Awarded with “National Preferred Partner” Distinction from David Weekley Homes
Owens Corning Insulation is recognized for their world-class quality, customer service and performance. Owens Corning’s (NYSE: OC) Insulation business earned the National Preferred Partner designation from David Weekley Homes’ 16th annual National Preferred Partner Survey. This is the eighth time Owens Corning Insulation, together with its network of contractors and distributors, has ...
Virtual Western Roofing Expo a Huge Success for the Industry
By WSRCA. The first-ever virtual expo exceeded expectations while keeping everyone safe and healthy. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is incredibly thankful to the participants of the first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo who made the event a huge success! The event took place July 1-15 and had over ...
