Industry News
SRS Expands its Presence in California Through the Acquisition of JB Wholesale
This acquisition represents a unique opportunity to partner with one of the largest and most respected independent distributors in the industry. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired J.B. Wholesale Roofing and Building Supplies, Inc. (“JB Wholesale” or the “Company”), a distributor of residential & commercial roofing and ...
WSRCA Releases New Dates and Venue for the Western Roofing Expo 2021
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has postponed its Western Roofing Expo (WRE) to the fall of 2021. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association Board of Directors – with the support from key exhibitors has decided to move the WRE to October 3-5, 2021 at the RIO All-Suites Hotel & ...
NRCA Reduces Prices for Roof Application Career Training
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Train as many workers as possible with these quality educational programs that transform inexperienced workers to skilled foremen. Training for Roof Application Careers (TRAC) was created by National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to address ongoing workforce issues in the roofing industry. Contractors can empower ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces the 2021 Student Competition Participants
Seven schools are vying for five final positions to compete virtually in the 2021 competition. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the participating universities in its 2021 Construction Management Student Competition. Celebrating its seventh year, the competition had seven schools submit their ...
Registration Opens for the IRE Virtual Edition
By International Roofing Expo. Connect from the comfort of your home or office this March 2-4 for our first virtual event. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is excited to be hosting our first virtual event. The IRE Virtual Edition will feature both live and on-demand educational sessions, robust exhibitor and ...
Construction Employment on the Rise
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Experts predict COVID-19 vaccinations could lead to a promising second half of 2021 for the roofing and construction industries. According to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 51,000 construction jobs were created in December 2020. Additionally, the industry has added 857,000 more jobs over the last ...
Ahead of the Curve: Green Knight® Lands Top Honors in MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Competition
The incredible design of the roofs featured in this project highlight the benefits of metal roofing. Green Knight Metal Roofing in Austin, Texas has landed top honors in the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) 2020 Best Residential Metal Roofing quarterly competition for a challenging, environmentally-friendly roofing project that features a custom, ultra-modern ...
The Swinerton Foundation Supports SkillsUSA to Champion Workforce Development, Close Skills Gap
The 2021 sponsorship will help SkillsUSA instructors and students become world-class workers, leaders and responsible Americans. The Swinerton Foundation, headquartered in Concord, California, has announced support for SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit focused on workforce development. The 2021 sponsorship will support the mission of SkillsUSA and several national programs that help SkillsUSA ...
Roofing and Exterior Construction Industry Leaders will Come Together Via a Virtual Event
The International Roofing Expo®, with the full support of NRCA, is excited to launch a virtual conference and expo in 2021, in addition to their physical event. Registration is now open. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is thrilled to provide the industry with two events in 2021. This year the ...
Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Merge as Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Cotney is now consolidated as a legal and consulting firm serving the needs of construction clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and internationally Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that the companies are merging, and they will now operate under the new name of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, effective ...
