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Did You Know? Members Have Exclusive Access to WSRCA Roofing Details Manual
Did you know that as a member, WSRCA provides you with exclusive access to the WSRCA Roofing Details Manual? The Roofing Details Manual was assembled to provide roof designers with technical information regarding proper design and installation of roof assemblies, it is applicable specifically to the diverse geographic regions of Western ...
Report Says U.S. not as Prepared as other Countries for Automation
By NRCA. The report showed South Korea, Singapore, Germany and Canada are better prepared for automation largely because of their education systems and labor policies. A report from Swiss technology leader ABB says the U.S. is behind other countries regarding its readiness for an increasingly automated world, placing ninth on a ranking ...
Future Executives Institute is Accepting Applications
Program will offer participants training focusing on leading and managing a thriving roofing business. NRCA University is accepting applications for its next three-year Future Executives Institute (FEI) program; NRCA members will receive a discount on tuition. FEI is a comprehensive and powerful learning experience focusing on leading and managing a thriving roofing ...
Register before May 27 for Discounted Rates to the FRSA Convention & Expo
Register before May 27 for Discounted Rates to the FRSA Convention & Expo REGISTER NOW! The room block at the Gaylord Palms has sold out but additional hotel options have been added. There is good news and bad news about FRSA's 96th Annual Convention. The good news is that the Florida ...
Help Your Customers Live in Even More Comfort - Green Ontario Fund Rebates Initiative
Do you install windows in Ontario? Homeowners there can earn $500 per qualifying window up to $5,000. with the Green Ontario Fund Rebates Initiative What Ontario homeowner would not want to hear about how they could make significant home improvements, look after the planet and save $1000’s of dollars all at ...
Malarkey Roofing Products Selects Mark Hinterlong to Lead Midwest Regional Sales
Mark Hinterlong brings extensive experience in sales, manufacturing and distribution. Malarkey Roofing Products, the premier North American building materials manufacturer, has hired Mark Hinterlong to serve as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. In the role, Hinterlong will lead a team of sales representatives across several states, as the company promotes its EnvirogenTM line ...
Daniel Auerbach Named General Counsel to Treasure Coast Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Daniel Auerbach will provide legal assistance with the association’s structure and bylaws, operations, board of directors, and governance policies. Daniel Auerbach of Cotney Construction Law, LLP was recently named General Counsel of the Treasure Coast Roofing & Sheet Metal Association (TCRSA). As General Counsel, Auerbach will provide legal assistance with the ...
In Face of Labor Shortage, Employers Assign More Overtime
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Options other than costly overtime can help companies struggling with labor shortage. Although Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows average weekly overtime hours fell slightly from February to March 2018, employers—especially in the construction, mining and logging industries—are assigning workers extra hours to help handle labor shortages, ...
IKO Shingle Plant Production Facility Opens its Doors in Hillsboro
Leading global roofing manufacturer creates jobs, expands to serve southwest US markets. Kankakee, Illinois - IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products has announced the official grand opening of its newest production facility in Hillsboro, Texas. Marketing Director Carol Perkins said that local dignitaries and ...
Acme Cone Company Relocates to Larger Headquarters
The new location will double the manufacturing capacity and increase product storage space. Eugene, Oregon – Acme Cone Company, the leading manufacturer of prefabricated custom and standard single-ply flashings, announced that it has moved its administrative and manufacturing operations to a new, larger location to accommodate the growing demand for their ...
