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FRSA 98th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo has been Cancelled
Note from the editor: The following is an announcement from FRSA After much consideration and many conversations with the Executive Committee, attorney Trent Cotney, and senior staff members, FRSA has decided to cancel the July 15-17, 2020 Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo. It was a difficult decision for ...
7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Postponed Due to COVID-19
The event will be rescheduled this summer. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that it has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Falls remain the leading cause of fatal ...
Mark Your Calendars for These Future Dates
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. After much deliberation, NRCA has cancelled Roofing Day in D.C. 2020 and rescheduled National Roof Week. In light of the current situation the United States and the world face due to the coronavirus, many events have been cancelled or postponed. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ...
NTCCC Applauds Federal Initiative to Establish COVID-19 Response Construction Sector Advisory Group
The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...
The National Roofing Contractors Association Offers NRCA ProCertification® Qualified Assessor Program Online
This remote opportunity will only be available for a limited time. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the National Roofing Contractors Association has announced eligible roofing professionals now can complete the NRCA ProCertification Qualified Assessor program remotely. NRCA ProCertification is NRCA’s national certification initiative for experienced workers who demonstrate substantial roofing ...
Meet MVP Winner Chris Bower
By Kate Edwards. A positive impact built to last: the sky is the limit for this superintendent’s commitment to excellence. Every year, the Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award program recognizes and celebrates workers who are nominated by their coworkers in two categories: 1) Workers who exemplify dedication ...
ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Earn money back on your roofing membrane roll purchases. With nearly 40 years of research and experience, MBTechnology is dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable, roofing and underlayment systems. Specializing in the manufacturing of SBS-modified asphalt (bitumen) roofing membranes for residential and commercial application, MBTechnology provides contractors ...
ARMA Releases First Quarter 2020 Report on Asphalt Roofing Product Shipments
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released the first Quarterly Product Shipment Report for 2020. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and Canada in the first quarter, as well as a comparison with the prior year’s data. “ARMA members and others interested in the industry value ...
Mecklenburg County Stay-at-Home Proclamation: What it means for construction in Charlotte
By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC. The Proclamation encourages all Essential Businesses to STAY OPEN and to comply with the Social Distancing requirements. On March 23, 2020 Mecklenburg County issued a stay at home proclamation to begin Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00am ...
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