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Marcum Commercial Construction Index Reports Spending Declines in Many Nonresidential Construction Categories Despite National Economic Recovery
Marcum Commercial Construction Index sites tax reform could be a pending source of improvement for the industry. (New York City, NY) - Nonresidential construction spending between September 2016 and September 2017 weakened by nearly 3 percent, with a number of market segments recording double-digit declines, according to the Marcum Commercial Construction ...
Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors to Host NRCA’s Foreman Class Level 2
The Foreman Class Level 2 is scheduled for January 12, 2018 from 8 am – 4:30 pm in conjunction with the TARC mid-winter meeting. For Foremen Only, Level 2 reviews discussions about communication and management techniques learned in Level 1 with increased attention to disciplinary conversations and intervention. Level 2 further ...
Construction Employment Increases in November
Construction employment increased by 24,000 jobs in November to the highest level in nine years, according to www.agc.org. "Employment and pay in construction have risen more rapidly over the past year than in the economy overall, as the supply of unemployed, experienced workers continues to shrink," says Ken Simonson, ...
Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors (TARC) Announces Mid-Winter Meeting January 12 – 13, 2018
Start the New Year right by attending the TARC Annual Mid-Winter Meeting! TARC has a full day packed with professional speakers to give you the jump start you need to start your New Year’s Business aspirations in roofing! This year’s keynote speaker, Greg Hayne, will teach you how to Start a True ...
Discover Innovative Residential Roofing Products, Designs, Trends and Solutions at IRE 2018 – Save 15 Percent
The International Roofing Expo (IRE), Feb. 6-8, 2018 in New Orleans, is where the residential roofing industry comes to life through business, networking, and education. Save 15 percent on registration before December 22, 2017. Conference Program A total of 122 hours of conference content will focus on numerous topics including technical ...
Roof Hugger Announces 2018 Educational Webinars on Metal
The 30-minute educational webinars are free to attend and are limited to 25 participants – register today! Learn more about Metal-over-Metal Re-roofing – the installation of a new long-life metal roof without removing the existing metal roof in a structurally correct, non-disruptive and cost effective manner. Roof Hugger has announced it’s ...
California bill mandates contractors are responsible for subcontractors' wage obligations
The law will allow general contractors to inspect subcontractor payroll records and other project information to determine whether the subcontractor is paying its employees in a timely manner. On Oct. 14, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed into law Assembly Bill 1701, which states general contractors—referred to in the bill as ...
Florida County Proposes Metal Roof Mandate
Proposed local building code change involving a metal roof mandate would require better protection for homes in hurricane-prone area. MONROE COUNTY, Fla.—The frightening increase of monster storms hitting the U.S. is not only causing homeowners to think twice about the roofs over their heads, it’s also earning the attention of local ...
New Member Benefit: WSRCA Mobile Safety Solutions
As part of their ongoing commitment to Safety —WSRCA is proud to announce the launch of the all new WSRCA mobile safety solutions website. This safety content is available exclusively to Members via the WSRCA Member’s Clubhouse, giving them instant mobile access to the latest safety compliance information. Contractors can hold ...
Johns Manville Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
The company has upgraded its associate membership to become a NRCA Partner Member. Rosemont, Ill.-The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Johns Manville, Denver, 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 ...
