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Bitec Celebrates 34 Years of Business, Looks Forward to Years Ahead
By Bitec. Bitec’s growth is a true testament to the family business’ dedication to success and innovation. Festivities were in order last fall at Bitec’s headquarters in Morrilton, Arkansas, complete with ice cream, cake and hats for everyone to celebrate their 34th year in business. Although the entire company was not able ...
Owens Corning Named One of 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute
This recognition adds to recent company distinctions for excellence in corporate responsibility. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This marks the fourth consecutive year Owens Corning has been recognized with this honor. The company is one of only ...
MRA Launches Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Competition for 2021
Open to U.S. and Canadian homeowners and the trades, the search is on for outstanding metal roofing projects The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has kicked off its 2021 Best Residential Metal Roofing Project quarterly competition and this year, the opportunity to enter is open to both the trades and homeowners. Designed to ...
Up the Ante with NWiR: Virtual Poker Night at the International Roofing Expo
As part of the Virtual International Roofing Expo, NWiR is sponsoring a virtual Poker Night on March 3rd at 5pm EST to get you ready for Las Vegas and the next in-person IRE this August! This fun, interactive session features a private poker platform and a live dealer through Zoom, ...
ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards
This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces the Launch of AskARoofer™
The website is a platform for homeowners and building owners to ask questions about their roofs. RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is proud to announce the launch of AskARoofer.com. This unique and informative website brings property owners and roofing ...
New Dates Announced for IIBEC’s 2021 International Convention and Trade Show
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. The trade show will now take place this September and features over 25 hours of educational seminars. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has rescheduled the 2021 International Convention and Trade Show to September 15-20, 2021, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and the ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces 2021 Gold Circle Finalists
Outstanding workmanship, innovations and safety projects will be recognized online March 5, 2021. The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the finalists of the prestigious 2021 Gold Circle Awards honoring outstanding contributions and unique roofing-related jobs and services. Award winners ...
Updated NRCA Guidelines for the Application of Roof Coatings
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. This new guide serves as a necessary reference tool for all of those involved in the roof coating process. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recently released an updated version of their NRCA Guidelines for the Application of Roofing Coatings. The original guidelines were written ...
2020 in Review: The Highs and Lows and Everything In Between
By METALCON. Read our year in review to see the lessons we’ve learned and what we’re taking with us into the future. 2020 has been a year unlike any other in recent history. While it began like most, with a sense of excitement and optimism, it soon became a year ...
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