National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
OSHA Offers Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance ...
Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc.'s Rod Petrick Elected Chairman of the Board of the National Roofing Contractors Association
Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill., has been elected the next chairman of the board for the National Roofing Contractors Association. Petrick was elected during NRCA's 133rd Annual Convention held Feb. 2-6 in Dallas and will serve during the 2020-21 fiscal year. "It takes a lot of ...
Diversity + Inclusion Forum 2020 Schedule Announced
Having a strong record of diversity, equity, and inclusivity is critical to attract top talent, so make plans now to attend the inaugural Diversity + Inclusion Forum on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Join us Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Washington Marriott Wardman Park in the ...
Tropical Roofing Products Joins NRCA’s One Voice Initiative
NRCA has announced Tropical Roofing Products, Hallandale, Florida, has joined its One Voice initiative as a partner member. Tropical Roofing Products launched as a family business in 1952 and is a national manufacturer of quality commercial building products and innovative solutions for the roofing industry. The company manufactures all its professional-grade ...
NRCA Plans Roofing Day in D.C. 2020, All Industry Stakeholders Encouraged to Participate
The roofing industry will come together for Roofing Day in D.C. 2020 April 21-22. It's an event that helps to elevate the image of the industry and educate political leaders on Capitol Hill. Roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and other industry professionals from throughout the U.S. are needed to voice the industry’s ...
Setting Up New Hires for Success
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Training for Roof Application Careers program from NRCA helps new roofers gain skills and conversational competence to assist them on the rooftop. Because of the labor shortage in the roofing industry, people are getting hired even if they don’t have a lot of experience. ...
Alabama Academy Will Offer Free Training in Building Trades
By NRCA. Training opportunities are increasing in the skilled trades as labor shortages continue. The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy opened January 16 in Huntsville, Alabama, and will offer free education in building trades, according to www.constructiondive.com. Qualified students will receive eight weeks of training if they attend classes in the evening or four ...
Top January Stories: The IRE and Journey
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Back in January, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was on the forefront of everyone’s minds and it was obvious because our story on SRS Distribution bringing Journey to Gilley’s in Dallas was far and away the most popular. ...
You Are The Future of the Roofing Industry
Apply today for NRCA's next Future Executives Institute class, FEI Class-10! This comprehensive three-year program, held at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago and in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo,® offers an in-depth look at leadership theory and practice. You also benefit from a unique industry networking opportunity ...
NRCA Opens Registration for Diversity + Inclusion Forum 2020
The National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, and the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce announce the inaugural Diversity + Inclusion Forum. Diversity + Inclusion Forum 2020 will be held in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 21, preceding Roofing Day in D.C. 2020, which will be held April 21-22. The ...
