Equipment Investment Expected to Grow 6 Percent in 2015
Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 6 percent in 2015, driven by a steadily improving economy, according to the Annual 2015 Equipment…
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‘Copper in Architecture’ Webinar Scheduled for Dec. 19
The Copper Development Association (CDA) is hosting a “Copper in Architecture” webinar for design professionals on Dec. 19. Attendees have the opportunity to gain continuing…
NRCA Outlines Roofing-related Provisions of LEED v4
In an effort to help the roofing industry become familiar with the roofing-related provisions of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Version 4, NRCA has…
NRCA Awarded $137,000 OSHA Grant, Will Conduct Fall-protection Classes in Coming Year
The Rosemont, Ill.-based NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION has been awarded a $137,000 grant through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Susan Harwood Training Grant program….
RISE Announces an Additional CSRP Eligibility Track
ROOF INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY (RISE), Rosemont, Ill., has announced a new eligibility track for its Certified Solar Roofing Professional (CSRP) designation, which will enable a…
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau Publishes 100th Anniversary History Book
The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (CSSB) is pleased to announce that its 100th Anniversary History Book will be published and available for purchase in…
Polyiso Insulation to Be Used in Innovative Apartment Complex for the Homeless
Polyiso roof insulation will be used in an innovative apartment building project that combines state-of-the-art environmental features with affordable rents for homeless families. The polyiso…
2015 IRE Attendees and Exhibitors Can Plan Show Experience with Mobile App
Attendees and exhibitors of the 2015 International Roofing Expo (IRE) are able to efficiently devise their trade show plan and schedule using the new IRE…
ARMA and ASTM to Develop Product Category Rules for Asphalt Roofing in North America
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has partnered with ASTM International to develop Product Category Rules (PCR) for asphalt roofing in North America. The new…
NRCA Issues Statement about President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
The following statement is attributable to William Good, executive vice president of the National Roofing Contractors Association: For many years, NRCA has consistently supported immigration…