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NRCA's Reid Ribble Q&A: 'Major Declines' in Sales, Shipments; Some Signs of Hope
By Gary Thill, IRE. With nearly 10 years in Congress and almost 30 years as a roofer himself, few people are more qualified to assess the current situation — and provide future forecasts — than NRCA CEO Reid Ribble. Recently, Ribble sat down with IRE Business Update for a far-reaching Q&A covering ...
With Brutal Forecast Ahead, COVID-19 Complicates Hurricane Preparedness for Homeowners
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Experts say it’s essential to take protective readiness steps earlier this year. Editor's note: Share this important information with your customers so they are ready for hurricane season. Batten down the hatches: The 2020 hurricane season, which officially starts June 1, has leading experts predicting above-normal ...
Managing Collections and Credit Post COVID-19
By Carol Katarsky. Roofing contractors deal with shutdown financial challenges. While the federal and state governments start to reopen the economy, it can be hard for any company to plan for the immediate future. Roofing contractors still need to keep the lights on, regardless of external conditions. That means taking a ...
Momentive Supports Greater Community in Fight Against COVID-19
Mask donations total more than 313,000. Deemed an essential business, Momentive Performance Materials, the Waterford-based, global specialty chemicals company has kept its plants operating throughout this pandemic. The business plays a key role in the global supply chain, contributing essential components to support the health care industry in their manufacture of ...
RMHC® Launches #CardChallenge to Gain Support During COVID-19 Crisis
By NRCA. The Challenge is a fun way to support the charity's emergency response fund. The Ronald McDonald House Charities® #CardChallenge aims to raise awareness and funds for the RMHC Chapter Emergency Response Fund, a fund set up to help Chapters experiencing severe financial hardships. Driven by social media, the campaign is a ...
Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. Receives CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award
The award honors charitable works performed by NRCA contractor members. Weatherproofing Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Tremco Roofing, has been presented with a CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA, one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Weatherproofing Technologies received a second-place ...
FRSA 98th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo has been Cancelled
Note from the editor: The following is an announcement from FRSA After much consideration and many conversations with the Executive Committee, attorney Trent Cotney, and senior staff members, FRSA has decided to cancel the July 15-17, 2020 Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo. It was a difficult decision for ...
NTCCC Applauds Federal Initiative to Establish COVID-19 Response Construction Sector Advisory Group
The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...
The National Roofing Contractors Association Offers NRCA ProCertification® Qualified Assessor Program Online
This remote opportunity will only be available for a limited time. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the National Roofing Contractors Association has announced eligible roofing professionals now can complete the NRCA ProCertification Qualified Assessor program remotely. NRCA ProCertification is NRCA’s national certification initiative for experienced workers who demonstrate substantial roofing ...
ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
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