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Stormseal Announcement
Editor's note: The following is a message from Stormseal APRIL 2, 2020 UPDATE Business as usual during COVID-19 Despite the widespread disruption from the Coronavirus, we are still working as usual to protect properties and businesses. We'll deliver to whichever location makes sense for you, home or business, nationwide and we make Stormseal locally ...
Equipter President Provides Hope in Light of Worldwide Epidemic - UPDATED 3-20-20
EQUIPTER PRESIDENT'S COMPANY STATEMENT ON COVID-19 UPDATE (3-20-20): Due to Pennsylvania Governor Wolf’s most recent mandate ordering the close of all non-life-sustaining businesses, leadership at Equipter and New Heights have declared manufacturing has ceased until further notice. Equipter Sales and Service representatives will still be available by phone to serve your ...
OSHA Offers Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance ...
RT3 Announces Special Webinar: Visualizing Your Roofing Business in Light of Coronavirus
The RT3 special webinar on March 18 at 5 p.m. ET features experts in marketing, sales, technology and legal areas who will discuss how to virtualize your business as well as legal ramifications to consider. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for ...
Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc.'s Rod Petrick Elected Chairman of the Board of the National Roofing Contractors Association
Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill., has been elected the next chairman of the board for the National Roofing Contractors Association. Petrick was elected during NRCA's 133rd Annual Convention held Feb. 2-6 in Dallas and will serve during the 2020-21 fiscal year. "It takes a lot of ...
The International Roofing Expo Has Another Record-Breaking Year
For the first time in over 30 years the International Roofing Expo came to Dallas, TX and finished with record-breaking attendance and the largest expo hall on record. The 2020 International Roofing Expo® (IRE), sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Roofing Contractor Magazine, concluded this month with record ...
Metal Roofing Alliance Ushers in Two New Regional Members for 2020
As a leading nonprofit trade group representing the metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) welcomes the addition of two new regional manufacturer members. With metal roofing demand on the rise, the MRA and its members work to generate awareness and educate residential homeowners about ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces Texas A&M as Winning Team in Student Competition
Texas A&M competed against four other finalist teams during the International Roofing Expo®. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, as this year’s winner of the Construction Management Student Competition. The team consisted of Tyler Stivers (team captain), ...
Diversity + Inclusion Forum 2020 Schedule Announced
Having a strong record of diversity, equity, and inclusivity is critical to attract top talent, so make plans now to attend the inaugural Diversity + Inclusion Forum on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Join us Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Washington Marriott Wardman Park in the ...
Statement Regarding 2020 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is taking all developments concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously and will continue to closely monitor the situation. Your health and welfare are of utmost importance to us. We plan to proceed with the 2020 International Convention and Trade Show, March 26-31 in ...
