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Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)
Cotney Construction Law Provides 15-Minute Legal Consultation for WSRCA Members
In our continuing efforts to provide Members with the highest level of cost-effective and cutting-edge benefits, WSRCA proudly announces our new legal partnership with Trent Cotney and Cotney Construction Law (CCL). Cotney Construction Law currently represents over 350 roofing companies in more than 30 states and is still growing! This valuable member-only ...
Western Roofing Expo 2019 - Request For Presentations
Here is your chance to share your expertise. Applications due November 16, 2018. With the ever-increasing popularity of the Western Roofing Expo and its educational seminars, we are making a call to all public speakers: apply to teach a seminar at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo 2019 in Las Vegas! We ...
WSRCA Informational Bulletin 2018-II-2: Static Electricity and Roofing Adhesive Fire Risk
WSRCA’s Industry Issues Committee is responding to reports from Member Contractors in the Western U.S. by preparing the following Information Bulletin regarding on-roof fires that have been caused by static electrical sparks during the application of single-ply membrane roofing using solvent-based adhesive. Solvent-based adhesives may release fumes when their pails/containers are ...
WSRCA Announces New Technical Committee Assignments
Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) recently announced its technical committee assignments for the upcoming 2018-2019 year. These committees are comprised of contractor members that focus on current and continuing problems and trends in all aspects of the roofing market – including low-slope, steep-slope, waterproofing, safety and industry issues. Each ...
WSRCA ROOF TALK: OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. In 2016, there were 370 fatal falls to a lower level out of 991 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. Since 2012, OSHA has partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) - ...
WSRCA Informational Bulletin 2018-LSI3: Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Systems
WSRCA believes coordinated collaboration between the roofing and solar photovoltaic industries is paramount for shared success. As the roof-mounted photovoltaics (PV) industry continues to expand with new products and attachment systems routinely getting introduced as the next best thing, it is imperative that roofing industry associations, such as the Western States ...
WSRCA Informational & Alert Bulletin 2018-1W: Changes in ASTM Waterproofing Standards May Affect Member Contractors
If an ASTM standard is referenced in a project specification, the contractor under contract for that work is typically required to comply with the requirements of the standard. Relatively significant developments within the industry’s waterproofing standards may potentially affect Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Member Contractors, as well as Member ...
Did You Know? Members Have Exclusive Access to WSRCA Roofing Details Manual
Did you know that as a member, WSRCA provides you with exclusive access to the WSRCA Roofing Details Manual? The Roofing Details Manual was assembled to provide roof designers with technical information regarding proper design and installation of roof assemblies, it is applicable specifically to the diverse geographic regions of Western ...
WSRCA Safety & Health Committee Announces New Mobile Safety Solutions Website
As part of their ongoing commitment to Safety — WSRCA is proud to announce the launch of the all new WSRCA Mobile Safety Solutions website. This content is available exclusively to WSRCA members via the Member’s Clubhouse, giving them instant mobile access to the latest safety compliance information, including mobile safety. ...
WSRCA View from the Hill: Political News —Good News for Contractors that use the H-2B Guest Worker Program
The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. As relayed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there’s good news for contractors that use the H-2B seasonal worker program in the omnibus bill ...
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