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Derbigum Americas Inc. Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
Derbigum has upgraded its membership from associate to partner status. Rosemont, Ill.—The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Derbigum Americas Inc., Kansas City, Mo., has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to "partner member." In early 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice Initiative to unite the roofing industry ...
2018 International Roofing Expo® Seeking UAV / Drone Manufacturers
Contractors should expect to see more drone manufacturers at the show in New Orleans next month. UAV industry manufacturers and suppliers looking to increase their bottom line, build brand awareness and meet face-to-face with ready-to-buy attendees, should plan to exhibit at the 2018 International Roofing Expo , the largest and most ...
Leaky Exhaust Vents – The 500-lb Gorilla of Condensation Problems
Exhaust vents are the proverbial 500-lb gorilla in the room. By Phil Dregger - PE, Technical Roof Services. Many factors contribute to excessive condensation in low slope membrane roof systems installed over wood decks with insulation below; high interior relative humidity (RH), high roof reflectance, and especially air intrusion. One contributor ...
OMG RhinoBond System Recognized in Spain for Construction Excellence
The RhinoBond System was recognized as one of Europe’s most advanced methods of securing single-ply membranes (TPO and PVC). AGAWAM, Massachusetts - The RhinoBond System and Etanco, OMG distribution partner in Spain, have been awarded a prestigious 2017 NAN Architecture and Construction Prize at a ceremony in Barcelona, Spain on November ...
Learn How to Win the Claim Game and Earn CEU Credits at the Same Time
RCAT’s Houston chapter is hosting this CEU-approved seminar for contractors on January 9. LP Loss Consulting is presenting this day-long seminar to help contractors overcome unreasonable and uncooperative carriers and their adjusters. Learn how to maximize legitimate profits with the right tools, products and services. The session will train contractors how to ...
All Roads Lead To Atlas in the 2018 Roadshow
Atlas Roofing Announces Its 2018 Roadshow — And Truck Giveaway! ATLANTA, GA — Atlas Roofing is excited to announce the launch of its 2018 Asphalt Life Roadshow season, which kicks off Jan. 17 in Omaha, NE, and travels to nine major cities across the country, along with 15 mini events in ...
New York officials charge construction companies with wage theft
The constructions companies reportedly bounced checks, paid hourly rates that did not meet the prevailing wage, refused to compensate workers for overtime or simply did not pay workers at all. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced last week that he and officials in surrounding New York counties have charged ...
Remodelers Give Top Rankings to CertainTeed Siding and Roofing Products
The Remodeling Magazine survey results have recognized CertainTeed products each time the survey has been conducted since it began in 1992. (Malvern, Pa.) – CertainTeed® siding and roofing products were selected as brand leaders by home improvement professionals in Remodeling magazine’s 2017 Brand Use Study. Based on input from 855 residential ...
WSRCA 2017 Year in Review
WSRCA 2017 was about driving value in membership. A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2017 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the association. In today’s competitive marketplace, members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well ...
CertainTeed Offering Business Building Workshops for Contractors in January
CertainTeed’s full-day Business Building Workshops provides contractors with tips and techniques to help build their business, maximize marketing budgets and reduce callbacks. Business Building Workshops attendees are able to select from an expansive list of available sessions to attend, including product and installation demos and sales and marketing training that will ...
