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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
Embrace Diversity, Technology and the Next Generation of Roofers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Login to the Western Roofing Expo on July 15, 2020, to learn how to attract and retain talent amidst a growing labor shortage. As everyone adjusts to the “new normal” caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many changes to how people are conducting business and how ...
Over 20 Opportunities to Learn Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Western Roofing Expo is going virtual, as are the educational sessions! The Coronavirus has created a “new normal” for everyone in terms of how business is conducted. Teleworking has forced us to communicate virtually with one another, which has proven to be successful over the ...
Roofing Industry Associations Join Forces to Keep Roofing Essential
By Ellen Thorp, NWiR Executive Director. Notes From the NWIR Office Shortly after states started issuing “Stay at Home” orders in mid-March, my colleagues and I who run our industry’s associations jumped into action. Many of us have significant government relations experience and we could see that proactive monitoring and engagement ...
Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Beacon Building Products Creates Series of Videos featuring NRCA Leadership on COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The videos feature Beacon’s Greg Bloom and NRCA CEO Reid Ribble discussing resources that NRCA has available for roofing contractors. Reid shares important information on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Payroll Protection Program – a loan that will be forgiven ...
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