National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

OSHA Will Enforce Regulations Regarding Beryllium Exposure

June 5, 2018 at 4:25 p.m.

Contractors encouraged to review SDSs to ensure employee protection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has two new regulations that will be enforced May 20 that could affect a narrow scope of tasks a roofing contractor may perform—general industry rule 29CFR 1910.1024 and construction rule 29CFR 1926.1124 related to beryllium ...

California Energy Commission Approves Standards Mandating Solar Power on New Homes

June 5, 2018 at 1:19 p.m.

Solar panels will pay for themselves and yield monthly utility bill savings over 30-year mortgage. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously to recommend energy-efficiency standards set to be added to state building regulations later this year that will make California the first state in the U.S. to require solar panels on ...

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Why Should You Become an NRCA Member?

June 4, 2018 at 4:24 p.m.

By NRCA. NRCA membership joins you to a community of professionals dedicated to the roofing industry. When you become an NRCA member, you join more than 3,600 members who represent the top tier of professionals dedicated to advancing the roofing industry. NRCA membership also provides you with exclusive members-only resources, including: Access to 500+ ...

New York City Mandates 40 Hours of Safety Training for Workers

June 4, 2018 at 1:10 p.m.

Training requirements in response to increases in construction-site accidents and injuries. New York City's Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced its final safety training requirements include a mandatory 40 hours for workers and 62 hours for supervisors, according to www.constructiondive.com. The new requirements apply to those working at projects where the ...

NRCA Issues Action Alert Regarding H-2B Visas

June 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

Streamlined application process would provide certainty for employers and protections for workers. The H-2B Visas seasonal guest worker program provides an opportunity for businesses to operate at a greater capacity, retain their full-time workers, and further contribute to local and state economies. However, burdensome regulations issued in recent years and outdated ...

NRCA University Offers ProForeman Certificate Program

June 3, 2018 at 6:08 a.m.

Certificates are awarded to participants and companies jointly, recognizing achievement on both parts. NRCA University's ProForeman Certificate Program allows roofing company employees to earn a certificate by completing a series of training programs and demonstrating their competence to perform work. After completing the program, employees should be able to demonstrate an ability ...

OSHA Fixes Error Regarding Implementation of Injury and Illness Rule

June 2, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

Employers covered by state plans will have to submit data to Injury Tracking Application portal. Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses" regulation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has acted to correct an error made regarding ...

IRS Releases Fact Sheet Regarding New Expensing Rules

June 1, 2018 at 4:28 p.m.

Improvements to nonresidential roofs now included in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. On April 24, the IRS released a fact sheet regarding new expensing rules now in effect under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was enacted into law in December 2017. The fact sheet provides information ...

Almost Half of Construction Managers Use Manual Methods to Collect Data

June 1, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

Failure to implement digitized systems results in many hours organizing data, incomplete data, and missed change order opportunities. A survey conducted by workflow software company TrackVia shows 47 percent of construction managers still use manual methods to collect important project information despite the potential benefits of using digital data collection, according ...

OSHA Steadily Increases Enforcement of Silica Rule at Construction Sites

May 26, 2018 at 5:58 p.m.

Steps are being taken to reduce silica dust, and the construction industry continues to seek practical ways to meet OSHA's standards and educate workers and supervisors regarding the requirements. By NRCA. About six months into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fully enforcing a rule that aims to protect construction workers ...