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NRCA will hold LEGALCon 2020
By NRCA. NRCA will offer LEGALCon 2020 March 12 in Rosemont, Ill. The one-day seminar will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at NRCA’s headquarters. LEGALCon 2020 topics will include: The Five Greatest Legal Challenges When Using Subcontractors on Projects, Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, NRCA’s general counsel Critical Contract Provisions Affecting Roofing ...
Don’t Miss the First NWIR Denver Council Meeting of 2020 with Heidi J. Ellsworth and Sister Neapolitan!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An evening of networking, live music, and female empowerment, will you be there? The first council meeting of 2020 for the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Denver Chapter will be an event you won’t want to miss! February 27, 2020, join fellow roofing professionals for an ...
Leading the Roofing Industry Forward
By Jim Schnepper, President, GAF. A letter to the roofing industry from GAF President Jim Schnepper on how the company is advancing technology to make better-performing products. Roofing industry colleagues, The International Roofing Expo marks an exciting time for our industry every year, showcasing the latest innovation and issues affecting the roofing community. Your ...
NRCA Announces 2020-21 Officers and Directors
The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its 2020-21 slate of officers and directors at its 133rd Annual Convention held Feb. 2-6 in Dallas. Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill., has been elected NRCA chairman of the board; Kyle Thomas, vice president of Thomas Roofing, Mobile, Ala., ...
2020 IRE Show Breaks Records, Makes History
By Gary Thill, IRE. Everything is bigger in Texas, and this year’s International Roofing Expo® in Dallas was no exception. As of press time, final numbers were still being tabulated. But show organizers said there was no question that the 2020 show broke records in attendance and size. Size wise, more ...
IKO Announces 2020 Dates for ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshop Series
Events to feature Certified Contractors Network President Scott Siegal. IKO released the 2020 dates for its ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshops, events designed to provide critical insights that attendees can immediately put to work to elevate their company’s profitability and industry knowledge. The workshops will feature Scott Siegal, president of the Certified ...
GAF Introduces Community Matters Social Impact Initiative
Announces $6 million commitment to serve communities and people in need. GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, launched a new social impact initiative called GAF Community Matters to strengthen and support the communities it serves. GAF has renewed its partnerships with several non-profit organizations as a part ...
RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...
MRA Issues U.S. Canadian Residential Metal Roofing Industry Outlook For 2020
Leading trade organization points to climate extremes, heighten environmental awareness and resilient home trends for sustaining growth. With the first month of the year solidly underway, forecasts for the 2020 U.S. and Canadian metal roofing market are becoming clearer as the prime spring and summer roofing season approaches. According to the Metal ...
How will Construction Evolve in 2020?
By METALCON. In a recent article, Construction Dive offers five predictions on how construction will evolve in this New Year. Here are the top trends to expect in 2020 in the nation’s second-largest industry: Scrutiny into structural processes will aim to make catastrophes more impossible. Modular will see more momentum in the market. Diversity ...
