National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Is it Time for a Roof Upgrade?
By Go Roof Tune Up. The exercise the National Roofing Contractors Association recommends homeowners take twice a year to discern if their roof needs a tune-up. You can usually tell when your car engine needs a tune-up; it will stall at stoplights and start sluggishly. You can ...
Are Your Installers Ready to Become NRCA Pro Certified?
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). The NRCA is offering FREE hands-on performance exams at the 2021 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. NRCA ProCertification is a simple three-step process where you can demonstrate your substantial roofing skills and knowledge and become certified by NRCA in specific roof system ...
OSHA’s Recommendations to Curb Heat Illness
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Protect your workers from hot weather hazards with these resources from OSHA. It is summer again and with the sun comes a higher chance of heat illness. Workers who spend most of their time outside, like roofing contractors, are at particular risk, so now ...
NCCER Releasing Updated Construction Curricula for Roofing, Electronic Systems Technician and Managing Electrical Hazards
NCCER recently released the following curricula: Roofing, Electronic Systems Technician and Managing Electrical Hazards. With Roofing and Electronic Systems Technician providing additional interim credentials, individuals can pursue multiple, distinct career paths. Consisting of two levels, the second edition of Roofing was written in partnership with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ...
Simple Ways to Maintain Your Roof
By Amy Freeman, Beacon Building Products. Avoid paying expensive repairs by taking great care of your roof throughout the year. Keeping your roof in optimum condition is an excellent way to ensure your roof will be around for the long-haul. The roof maintenance checklist provided below will aid you ...
NRCA Launches Second Season of Inspiring Podcast
The National Roofing Contractors Association has launched the second season of its podcast series, Stories of an Extraordinary Industry. The purpose of the podcast is to enlighten, educate and inspire by sharing roofing professionals' firsthand accounts of their meaningful experiences and stories in the industry. In the first episode of the new ...
The Industry Spoke and DHS Delivered
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. 22,000 additional H-2B visas were granted by the Department of Human Services to meet workforce needs in 2021. It’s no secret there is a shortage of workers everywhere right now. The roofing industry has been struggling with this issue for years and the ...
Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
By DaVinci Roofscapes Summer is approaching, meaning the time to start preparing for hurricane season is now. A lot has changed with the pandemic, but one thing that won’t change is seasonal weather problems. Regardless of what is happening in the world, you can always be sure that hurricane season ...
Celebrate Good Times at Camp Ronald McDonald
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Roofing contractors will grab their red and white striped socks and hammers to celebrate four years of partnership between the Roofing Alliance and RMHC. On June 24, National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) members will grab their red and white striped socks – the signature ...
How to Balance the Busy Season With Unprecedented Material Shortages
By Gary Thill, IRE. Getting the job done is becoming increasingly difficult, here is an expert's advice on how to manage material shortages. The shortage of key materials to fix seasonal storm damage is complicating the upcoming busy season. Given the massive disruption, communication and resourcefulness from roofing professionals ...
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