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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Roofing Alliance Seeks to Fund Initiatives That Advance the Roofing Industry
Roofing Alliance Call for Funding applications are due January 1, 2021. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces its annual Call for Funding. Committed to promoting and funding the advancement of roofing through research, education, technology and philanthropic programs, the Roofing Alliance is seeking ...
Quality Workers are Made Through Quality Training
By NRCA. It’s time to think differently about worker training. Finding and retaining dedicated workers is an ongoing issue for the roofing industry. The lack of experience in young workers and the lack of training that is offered to them can harm businesses. Fortunately, there is an easy solution; proper ...
The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
Scholarships available for both accredited post-secondary and accredited career technical education. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announced the opening of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program for the 2021-22 academic year. The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program began in 1986 to fund education for employees, ...
NRCA Launches the NRCA Health Care Program to Benefit the Roofing Industry
The National Roofing Contractors Association has launched the NRCA Health Care Program, the first and only health care program tailored specifically to the roofing industry, in partnership with Vault Health Strategies, Bloomington, Ill. The NRCA Health Care Program enables NRCA members of all categories and sizes to offer employer-sponsored health care ...
Creativity Shines in This Contractor’s Designs
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Unique metal roofing tiles create beautiful works of art on more than just the roof. Professional roofing contractors know that a beautiful roof job can be a work of art, or even a masterpiece. At RoofersCoffeeShop®, we see photos of thousands of art-worthy roofing work, but ...
NRCA’s New Website Highlights Opportunities in Roofing
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Resources for success can be found through careersinroofing.com. NRCA recently piloted a new website, careersinroofing.com, which offers resources to those interested in pursuing a career in roofing. Careersinroofing.com highlights opportunities in the roofing industry and can be used by roofing companies as a recruitment tool. ...
NRCA Urges Homeowners and Business Owners Affected by Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura to Use Caution When Repairing Their Roof Systems
The National Roofing Contractors Association is advising homeowners and business owners affected by Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura to use extreme caution during the inspection and restoration process of their roof systems in the aftermath of the storm and hurricane. NRCA recommends hiring a professional roofing contractor to inspect roofs ...
Products Claiming Energy-Saving Abilities Must Have Scientific Backing
By National Roofing Contractors Association. The FTC is suing companies for deceptive energy-saving statements. Four companies were recently sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive statements about their product’s energy-saving and insulative properties. These companies sell paint products used as roof coatings and more information on the complaints ...
Why Most Employers Have Not Implemented COVID-19 Liability Waivers
By NRCA. Employers, businesses and schools are seeking protections from coronavirus related lawsuits. A recent survey from law firm Blank Rome recorded that nearly 75% of employers were not pursuing COVID-19 employee liability waivers. Additionally, only 8% of employer respondents said with certainty that they require such waivers to ...
Top July Stories: Succeeding Through the Crisis, Tax Credits and Creating a Culture Shift
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Our top two stories on RCS last month for the second month in a row were from SRS Distribution. The company shared in a recent podcast how they strive to create a culture of success for ...
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