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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Showcase your products and services, build your network and share your company with the industry at CRA’s annual trade show. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) is gearing up for their annual Table Top Trade Show, set to take place on June 4, 2021 at Empower ...
Tammy Hall Named to Chair NRCA Government Relations Committee
Tammy is also a RoofersCoffeeShop® Influencer, sharing insights into issues affecting the roofing industry on a regular basis. Tammy Hall, Director of Marketing and Service Division for CFS Roofing Services will be chairing the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Government Relations Committee for the 2021-22 fiscal year as well as serving ...
Vaccine Hesitancy in Construction Industry Concerns Medical Experts
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. New study finds construction workers are among the most hesitant to get vaccinated, with nearly half of the industry reporting they most likely will not seek out the vaccine. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh conducted a survey to examine vaccine hesitancy ...
Celebrating Another Successful Stand-Down for Safety Week
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. OSHA’s Stand-down for Safety week continues to be a tremendous success over the past eight years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration held its eight annual National Safety Stand-Down May 3-7. The week focuses on raising awareness among employers and workers about the ...
NRCA Releases Statement on Temporary Protected Status for Eligible Haitians; Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation to Address Immigration Reform
This statement is attributable to: Reid Ribble, CEO, National Roofing Contractors Association. The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for qualifying individuals from Haiti effective May 21, 2021. On May 22, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for qualifying individuals ...
NRCA ProCertification® for Clay and Concrete Tile Systems Installers Has Launched
Experienced installers who demonstrate skills and knowledge of clay and concrete tile roof systems can apply to become NRCA ProCertified® Clay and Concrete Tile Systems Installers. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced experienced installers who demonstrate substantial skills and knowledge of clay and concrete tile roof systems can apply to ...
Cognitive Bias in Construction: High-Levels of Safety Gear Doesn’t Guarantee Safety.
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Study finds more safety equipment can lead to a false sense of security and riskier behaviors. New research has found that roofing workers with more safety gear take more risks. According to Popular Mechanics, workers are less safe overall when they place their trust ...
How to Navigate Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Cost Increases and Material Shortages Amidst Growing Demand
By Gary Thill, IRE. As the nation emerges from COVID, demand is increasing, but manufacturers haven’t been able to ramp up production. Read on to learn how to prepare yourself. Market forecasts and reports have been seesawing recently. Where ABC reports a “tsunami of growth,” AGC’s Inflation Alert is ...
NRCA Organizes Resources to Find Information About Supply Chain Shortage
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Knowing when and how these shortages will affect your business is key to preparing and planning ahead so that projects can get finished. COVID-19 has affected everyone and everything, and the roofing industry is no different. Amidst the post pandemic boom, severe shortages on ...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Think About About Financial Preparedness When Planning for Emergencies
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
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