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Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
MRCA to Release SHARP New Employee Orientation Video at 2017 Trade Show
There will be a show-only special price for this new SHARP video for anyone attending the free trade show October 17 and 18. MRCA is releasing a new edition of the SHARP new employee orientation video. The video is a helpful tool for training new members of your crew. See a preview ...
The MRCA Foundation Begins its 2017-2018 MRCA Foundation Pledge Campaign
The goal is for the the MRCA Foundation to raise $600,000.00 by 2019 in order to significantly impact research, scholarships and education. Managed by a full Board of Directors, the MRCA Foundation, Inc., was founded with an initial grant from MRCA and operates solely on voluntary contributions. Without ongoing funding, the ...
MRCA Foundation to Hold Auction Fundraiser Event
The auction will be held during the 68th Annual MRCA Conference Welcome Reception. Join the MRCA Foundation Board for their Sixth Annual Foundation Auction at the Marriott St. Louis Grand on October 17th! Attendees can bid on tools, materials, trips, jewelry, sporting event tickets and more. If you would like to ...
Don’t Miss CERTA Application and Train-the-Trainer Session at this Year’s MRCA Conference
The CERTA training program is ideal for contractors whose work involves torch applications. These programs train experienced roof system installers on the safe use of roofing torches used to apply polymer-modified bitumen roofing products. CERTA training shows how proper roof system configuration design and application techniques can result in fire-safe installations. ...
MRCA Conference Keynote Is Annouced - Eric McElvenny
MRCA Conference Keynote EricMcElvenny is a retired Marine Corps Captain who deployed three times before being injured by an IED. At the MRCA 2017 Annual Conference & Expo, the morning of Tuesday, October 17th will kick-off with a dynamic Keynote Address by Eric McElvenny. Eric served seven years in the United ...
Don’t Miss the Arrowhead Steep Slope University at the MRCA 68th Annual Conference
Arrowhead Steep Slope University is in conjunction with the MRCA 68th Annual Conference. Location: America's Center Convention Complex 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO Monday, October 16th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ventilation Program - Presented by Paul Scelsi with AirVent Proper ventilation helps increase comfort, helps ensure the life and performance of roofing materials, ...
Medical Marijuana and Drug Testing: Getting into the Weeds
The MRCA Safety and Health Agenda for Roofing Professionals (SHARP) tackles the issue of medical marijuana use. Marijuana use is now legal to some extent under the laws of most states and in some municipalities. But marijuana use still is illegal under federal law. What is an employer to ...
MRCA call for nominations: McCawley Award
Submit your nomination for the MRCA McCawley Award now! The McCawley Award is one of MRCA's most prestigious awards. The award was named after James Q. McCawley, born in 1899 in Glasgow, Scotland. James came from a family that was deeply involved with the roofing industry. He dedicated ...
Donating to the MRCA Foundation Auction is Now Easier than Ever
Use the convenient online form to donate an item for the MRCA Foundation auction. This year the MRCA Foundation Auction Fundraiser will be held October 17, 2017 at 5:30 pm in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom of the Marriott St. Louis Grand. Remember – not only will hundreds of MRCA members see your ...
MRCA Bulletin: Moisture in New Concrete Roof Decks
Dr. Matt DuPuis, PhD, PE-SRI and MRCA Technical and Research Committee issue a recommendation on addressing moisture in new concrete decks. Background: Latent moisture in new concrete roof decks has been an issue in the roofing industry for some time. Initially the issue was thought only to be with light weight ...
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