The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Beacon Exit Planning are teaming up to educate roofing contractors about the business-succession process Dec. 12-13 in Phoenix. The two-day “Understanding Your Exit Options” seminar, offers an in-depth look into how roofing contractors should approach the exit planning and succession process. Former roofing contractor and Beacon Exit Planning…
The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, announced a call to all roofing industry professionals, asking for nominations to be submitted for its 2024-25 Most Valuable Player Awards. The MVP Awards Program recognizes workers committed to excellence on and off the roof while applauding workers who make outstanding contributions to their…
The Metal Construction Association announced its 2024 MCA Design Awards winners last week. The awards recognize member companies involved in constructing outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways. The winners will be displayed on the Georgia World Congress Center showroom floor from October 30 to November 1 during METALCON 2024. “Every…
As Kris Hitesman takes the reins as president of the Western Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) this month, it will culminate in a career milestone nearly four decades in the making. Hitesman officially started working in the roofing industry at 13, at a company founded by her father in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley in the 1970s.…
J. J. Keller & Associate, Inc., the safety and compliance solutions organization, and the International Safety Equipment Association announced they have launched a collaborative study evaluating the day-to-day challenges safety professionals experience developing personal protective equipment programs. To take the PPE Pain Points Survey, visit the study site HERE. The survey is open until August…
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced that its 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program is now open for submissions. Roofing contractors across North America may submit their top low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from the past three years by December 1 for a chance to win. ARMA’s award program offers roofing contractors a…
Nearly every product tracked by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association saw major increases in shipments in Q2 2024, including record highs for some product types. The latest Quarterly Product Shipment Report from ARMA details the shipments of U.S. and Canadian shingles, BUR, and modified bitumen products in the second quarter of 2024. When compared to…
Created by the Copper Development Association, the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award program celebrates the versatility and enduring appeal of copper in architectural applications. This year’s winners include several exemplary roofing projects that demonstrate the highest standards of craftsmanship, technique, and material use, including the revitalization of a derelict train station, a striking…
The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, welcomed the roofing portfolio firm Omnia Exterior Solutions at the Governor level; Omnia is the foundation’s 198th member. “Omnia is committed to supporting the roofing industry as it continues to grow and evolve, so joining the Roofing Alliance makes the utmost sense…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) are teaming up to protect roofers from potentially deadly falls during the annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, May 6-10. Throughout the week, roofing contractors in both residential and commercial markets will place extra emphasis on fall safety in…
