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Projects Still Being Delayed or Cancelled Due to COVID
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Survey indicates second wave of business being affected by the virus. Associated General Contractors conducted a survey of construction companies where many were reporting that their businesses are being disrupted due to COVID-19-related issues according to www.constructiondive.com. Three quarters of contractors surveyed said they had projects delayed or ...
Understanding Generation Z Career Goals
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Those workers under 25 years of age are seeking careers that offer stability. The construction industry is trying to change its perception among the future workforce. A recent Associated General Contractors podcast talked with members of Generation Z who reported that contractors could do more to recruit ...
Longtime Friend of NRCA Passes Away
Wayne Tobiasson, building science researcher and adviser to NRCA, passed away August 14. He was 81. Tobiasson received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, and a master’s degree in engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. He worked at the U.S. ...
NRCA Partners with Oplign to Support Military and Veteran Hiring in the Roofing Industry
Oplign's data analytics and AI technology will help roofing contractors connect with military veterans re-entering the job market. The National Roofing Contractors Association has entered into a partnership with Oplign LLC, Virginia Beach, Va., to enhance and support NRCA members’ efforts to recruit transitioning military personnel and veterans. Oplign is ...
Reduced Pricing for NRCA University’s Training for Roof Application Careers
Four training packages for NRCA University's TRAC are now available at reduced rates. The National Roofing Contractors Association has significantly reduced pricing for NRCA University’s Training for Roof Application Careers to help the industry train more workers. Roofing industry employers can use TRAC to provide new and inexperienced field workers with information ...
Longtime NRCA Member Passes Away
John Cleveland Robinson III spent his career in construction and was proud to give back to the industry John Cleveland (J.C.) Robinson III, president of NRCA member Frye Roofing Inc., Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away September 16 after a short battle with COVID-19. He was 67. Robinson studied business at the University ...
First Impressions Mean a Lot to New Team Members
RCS Influencer Mike Pickel says that it’s important to make new hires feel welcome and wanted. When a person joins the Texas Traditions Roofing family, we make sure that they feel like they are a part of our family. We welcome them warmly and make sure that we have their workspace ...
NRCA Partners with “Inside the Blueprint” to Produce Educational Content for the Roofing Industry
NRCA will create broadcast-quality video addressing roofing industry issues, initiatives and innovative solutions. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has entered into a strategic partnership with national TV show “Inside the Blueprint” to produce educational content regarding roofing industry issues, initiatives and innovative solutions. NRCA will create broadcast-quality video content specifically addressing ...
Meet Answer Me This! Winner Joseph Metrando
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question; next week’s winner could be you! One of the best things about our contests and giveaways is getting to meet the winners and sharing their stories on our site. This week’s winner of Answer Me This, ...
Roofing Contractors Invited to Submit Showcase Projects
The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes unique roofing-related projects, programs and services. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing contractors to submit showcase projects for the 2021 Gold Circle Awards program. It recognizes unique roofing-related projects (commercial or residential), programs and services completed between June 1, 2018 and ...
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