Growth in sales and profitability were signs of a strong economy, and we are hopeful that will continue.Erica Jackson, president of CYE Enterprises, Jacksonville, Fla.During the 2017-18 fiscal year, NRCA's media relations efforts included communicating and improving relations with media outlets and helping to increase NRCA's visibility among members and nonmembers.Tim Blue, president of Blue's Roofing Co., Milpitas, Calif.NRCA and Rebuilding Together and its more than 200 local and state affiliates also provide roof system repairs for service members, veterans and military families through two partnership programs—Heroes at Home and Serving Those Who Serve. The committee also worked on developing strategies for recruiting new residential contractors as NRCA members. After several meetings and letters to the agency raising issues regarding the regulation governing workplace exposure to crystalline silica (which took effect in September 2017), OSHA officials indicated they are working on "Revisions to Table 1 in the Standard for Construction." This resulted in a task force-developed half-day enterprise risk management educational conference offered at the International Roofing Expo® (IRE).
It was an excellent show, and our hosts were supremely hospitable to all of us.Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill.NRCA collaborates and works in cooperation with numerous affiliate organizations on behalf of the industry to raise awareness about the roofing industry's important contributions and raise the level of the roofing profession. Colorado State University also received a team trophy for the school and a $2,500 general scholarship. The task force, having completed its charge, was disbanded.The Alliance has awarded a total of $735,000 in scholarships to 121 students since its inception.Bob Morgan, CEO of Upstate Roofing and Painting Inc., Rochester, N.Y.On March 6-7, 2018, more than 400 industry leaders from all segments of the roofing industry gathered in Washington, D.C., for Roofing Day in D.C. to put shared legislative needs before national policymakers. NRCA's premier technical publication gives you the most current and useful technical information in the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance was established in 1996 to create an endowment fund to serve as a resource for the roofing industry and its customers. The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems-2015 July 2016 Update Manual online www.nrca.net • Available to all NRCA member registered users (multiple users per member company) • “Members only” section, click … They made my job much easier than it might have been.A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same.
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The member price for the manual is $495, and the nonmember price is $895. It has not yet happened, and chances for it seem to diminish daily.NRCA ProCertification will develop professional installer certifications for all major steep- and low-slope systems, as well as below-grade waterproofing, rooftop solar, and service and maintenance disciplines.
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Hats off to Reid and staff for this spectacular turnaround!Continued committed funding includes:The most significant current initiative is ProCertification, which comprises the following two components:In March, NRCA introduced its inaugural Roofing Day in D.C. NRCA's marketing department was excited to be tasked with increasing awareness for this significant event. Headquarters. These offerings included roofing technology-based classes; roofing-specific OSHA 10-hour programs; NRCA's leadership and management program, For Foremen Only; the ProForeman Certificate program; and CERTA Train-the-trainer classes.NRCA's social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube increased during the fiscal year.
In addition, the number of followers on NRCA's LinkedIn page increased 30 percent to 5,615, and the number of views on NRCA's YouTube channel increased 78 percent to 15,700 views. The event was unprecedented and a huge success. If roofing professionals are willing to help someone in their communities when the need arises, they can provide NRCA with their contact information so they can be included on the Pay It Forward list. It is expected OSHA will issue a formal Request for Information that will solicit public comment based on the experience of employers now that the regulation is being implemented and then consider potential modifications to the engineering controls in Table 1 and perhaps beyond. Participants were asked to nominate any charitable project, activity or donation completed between Jan. 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017, for a chance to win up to $7,500 for their charities.