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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Why Should You Become an NRCA Member?
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
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
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 However, burdensome regulations issued in recent years and outdated ...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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
NRCA Roofing Manual Boxed Set for Most Roof System Types Offered
NRCA has made available The NRCA Roofing Manual, a boxed set that contains the manual's four volumes. The NRCA Roofing manual provides extensive information about design, materials and installation techniques applicable to almost all roof system types. It includes: The NRCA Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control—2018 The NRCA ...
Report Says U.S. not as Prepared as other Countries for Automation
By NRCA. The report showed South Korea, Singapore, Germany and Canada are better prepared for automation largely because of their education systems and labor policies. A report from Swiss technology leader ABB says the U.S. is behind other countries regarding its readiness for an increasingly automated world, placing ninth on a ranking ...
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