RCMA Accepts Abstracts for IRCC
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA), Washington, D.C., is now accepting abstracts for its third biennial International Roof Coatings Conference (IRCC) program. The deadline for…
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Research Helps Industry Organizations Conclude Ballasted Roofs Provide Energy Savings
During the last decade, the roofing industry has been increasingly impacted by two strong forces: first, rising energy prices with no real end in sight,…
RCI Elects Board of Directors
RCI elected its 2015-16 board of directors at the Annual Meeting of Members during the RCI 30th International Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio….
179D and Other Expired Tax Deductions Are Extended
On Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (HR 5771). This officially extends the section 179D…
Do Your Past Commercial Projects Qualify for an Unused Tax Deduction?
IRS Section 179D has permitted qualifying buildings to receive tax deductions for energy efficiency since 2006. In general, roofing professionals have been unaware of this…