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A Reflection on the State of Roofing – 2023
By Brad Van Dam, MTL Holdings. MTL Holdings VP, Brad Van Dam, reflects on the state of the roofing industry in 2023. After attending his second National Roofing Day in Washington, D.C. earlier this year, Brad Van Dam, vice president of MTL Holdings, reflected on the important and relevant ...
4 Precautions to Take While Working in the Heat
By Cayden Wemple. With the summer months about to be in full swing, taking the proper steps to be prepared for the heat is vital. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports, 50% to 70% of heat-related outdoor fatalities happen within the first few hot days of ...
DOL Urges Plan to Protect Outdoor Workers From Poor Air Quality
By National Roofing Contractors Association. The Department of Labor has recently announced ways they will help protect outdoor workers from air quality concerns. As Canadian wildfires continue to produce unhealthy air pollution in parts of the U.S., the Department of Labor announced its Occupational Safety and Health Administration is offering employers important ...
The Future is Bright at SkillsUSA
By Karen Edwards. Thousands of youths looking to enter the trades compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. The RoofersCoffeeShop® crew is representing the roofing industry for its first-time participating in the SkillsUSA Techspo and competitions. The National Roofing Contractors Association was instrumental in working with SkillsUSA ...
Find the Perfect CTE School for You
By Cayden Wemple. NRCA’s CTE school directory is making it easier than ever to progress your construction education. If you have a passion for the construction industry and wish to further your education in this field, attending a Career Technology Education (CTE) school can be a great step forward. ...
Top May Stories: Immigration Bill, National Roofing Week and Tesla Solar Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on the RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) newsroom this past month. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s National Roofing Week is a great way to spread awareness about all the good things the roofing industry does for the world. Although it took place June 4-10, our readers ...
Keeping Up With the Latest Industry Updates!
By Anna Lockhart. Hear about the latest industry topics from the experts as they share their insights on the state of the roofing community. In a recent episode of the Roofing Roadtrips podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brad Van Dam, who serves as Metal-Era's vice president ...
Roofing Alliance Announces Strengthened Collaborative Partnership with Informa Exhibitions
Supporting the Roofing Alliance helps shape important initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance announces that Informa Exhibitions, Dallas, Texas, has enhanced its strategic partnership to include ongoing annual contributions and recognizes them as a Governor Level member. Informa Exhibitions, who presents the International Roofing Expo (IRE) yearly, ...
Month of June Declared “Careers in Roofing” Month in Mississippi
By Anna Lockhart. This designation is to inspire the next generation to find interest in roofing as well as to celebrate and honor fellow Mississippians in the roofing community. June marks the second annual Careers in Roofing month since Governor Tate Reeves officially declared in 2022 that June is ...
NRCA ProCertification® for Modified Bitumen Systems Installers has Launched
NRCA ProCertification is NRCA’s national certification initiative to create a competent, sustainable and high-performing roofing industry workforce. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced experienced installers who demonstrate substantial skills and knowledge of torch-applied modified bitumen roof system installation can apply to become NRCA ProCertified® Modified Bitumen Systems Installers. NRCA ProCertification ...
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