Industry News
The 2019 International Roofing Expo® Sells out Tradeshow Floor
This marks the largest trade show floor in the event's history. The 2019 International Roofing Expo® (IRE) trade show floor has completely sold out, topping out over 151,800 square feet and over 500 exhibitors. This also marks the largest show floor in the event’s history. Taking place February 11-13, 2018, at Music City ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces Gold Circle Finalists
Outstanding workmanship, innovations and safety projects will be recognized. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the finalists of the prestigious Gold Circle Awards honoring outstanding contributions and unique roofing-related jobs and services. Award winners will be recognized at NRCA’s Industry Awards Ceremony and ...
Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) to Host Annual Trade Show February 22
The event is a great opportunity for contractors in the Pacific Northwest to see what’s new for 2019 and attend educational seminars. Each year, RCAW holds a trade show for contractors to meet and interact with vendors, distributors, and other contractors as well as attend educational classes in order to continue ...
Get Inspired, Get Motivated, Get to the Keynote
Don't miss your opportunity to get inspired and get motivated at the Keynote Address sponsored by Malarkey Roofing. By attending you have the opportunity to win a free Conference Super Pass for the 2020 IRE in Dallas, TX! In a few short weeks, we will gather in Nashville, Tennessee for the ...
OSHA Updates Final Crane Operator Ruling
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association. New crane operator certification. Per OSHA’s publication in the Federal Register on November 9, 2018, the requirements for crane operator certification will take effect on December 10, 2018, and the requirements for employers to evaluate/document crane operators will take effect on February 7, 2019. Further, OSHA stated ...
Let it Snow!
By METALCON. As winter weather officially sets in and reports of snow and ice storms appear in the news on a more regular basis. Thanks to our friends at MCA, you will be well prepared. MCA has released a technical bulletin concerning snow retention and the proper design and use of snow ...
Visit NRCA at the IRE – Prizes Including FREE Membership
Whether you are a current NRCA member or roofing professional thinking about joining, we encourage you to visit NRCA booth 5715 during the 2020 International Roofing Expo where you can "Spin to Win" great prizes, including free NRCA membership for one year (contractors only), a Yeti Cooler, free NRCA ProCertification ...
Seventy-Nine Percent of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2019
By AGC. But, most are also worried about their ability to find qualified workers. Seventy-nine percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2019 but an almost equal percentage are worried about their ability to locate and hire qualified workers, according to survey results released today by the Associated General ...
TUBOS Celebrating 10-year of Saving Contractors Time and Labor Costs
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. When we found out that TUBOS was celebrating its 10th year in business; we wanted to know more! Kevin Morris is a co-founder of TUBOS, Inc. When I called him to learn more about how the company was started, I caught him at an appropriate place ...
Are you Tired of Low-Bid Scenarios?
The Center for Procurement Excellence is too and wants to help change that. The Center for Procurement Excellence (CPE) is a non-profit, member-based organization focused on the support, education and certification of optimized solicitation practices that emphasize speed, minimizing protests and attracting high performing proponents. They provide training and certification for ...








