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National Roofing Contractors Association Launches Podcast Series
The National Roofing Contractors Association has launched a new podcast series, “Stories of an Extraordinary Industry.” Episodes will share roofing professionals’ firsthand accounts of their meaningful experiences and stories of inspiration, generosity and success in the roofing industry. In the first episode, “House Flipper to Roofing Industry Leader,” sponsored by Owens ...
Meet MVP Winner Mike Ryan
By Kate Edwards. Go above and beyond but do it quietly. Every year, the Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards program recognizes and celebrates workers who are nominated by their coworkers in two categories: 1) Workers who exemplify dedication to their work, employees, and company; demonstrate a strong work ethic; ...
This Year, the FRSA Convention & Expo is Coming to You!
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. With health and safey as a top priority, FRSA's 98th Annual Convention and Expo has gone virtual. After closely monitoring the worldwide situation with COVID-19, the FRSA Executive Committee and staff made the difficult decision to cancel FRSA’s 98th Annual Convention and the ...
Place your Bid!
By Heidi J. Ellsworth Find your dream item or trip, place a bid online and help students pay for college. With COVID moving everything in 2020 to a virtual format, the Davis Memorial Foundation has put together a special auction experience that will continue to raise funds for scholarships! The Davis Trustees ...
Executive Order Affects H-2B Seasonal Guest Worker Program
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Extended restrictions placed on immigrant visas is impacting the seasonal workforce. On June 22, President Trump issued an Executive Order extending current restrictions on certain immigrant visas that have been in place since April and expanded those entry restrictions to certain nonimmigrant visa categories, including the H-2B ...
Canada National Roofing Week
Canada's first annual National Roofing Week will take place August 24-28, 2020! The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s first annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from August 24-28, 2020. We look forward to your participation! We will be sending each CRCA member a ...
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Building Envelopes Course
The course is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education system for one LU/HSW, and by Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) for one CE hour. In the May issue of Architectural Record, ATAS International offers a new course entitled “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Building Envelopes – Solar Air ...
Cotney Construction Law Opens First Canadian Office
Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is now serving contractors in Canada. Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading law firm for the roofing industry, is pleased to announce that they have begun expansion to international markets with the opening of their first Canadian office in Toronto. Cotney Construction Law will represent clients on ...
Embrace Diversity, Technology and the Next Generation of Roofers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Login to the Western Roofing Expo on July 15, 2020, to learn how to attract and retain talent amidst a growing labor shortage. As everyone adjusts to the “new normal” caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many changes to how people are conducting business and how ...
2020 Dan Cohen Memorial Scholarships Awarded
By Arizona Roofing Contractors Association. The Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation (ARIF) is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. The scholarships are named as a tribute to Dan Cohen, a former contractor, ARCA Life Member, and executive director of ARCA for 12 years. Since ARIF’s inception 11 years ago, 70 scholarships at ...
