Today's News Archives - Midwest Roofing Contractors Association

Today's News Archives

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6/16/2010	Change in MRCA Staff Leadership (more)
5/17/2010	CRCA and CRC Give MRCA a Grant for Technical Research
5/5/2010	IMPORTANT OSHA UPDATE - Severe Violator Program (more)
4/28/2010	Notice of Bid - Northern Michigan University
4/27/2010	Recording of Energy Efficiency Webinar now available
4/20/2010	Group Organizes Kansas Roofing Association
4/5/2010	Empire & Supreme Roofing Win NRCA Gold Circle Award for Women's Shelter Roof (more)
4/5/2010	NRCA Webinar April 15 on new EPA Lead Paint Rules (more)
3/18/2010	MRCA 2010 Call for Presentations Proposals due April 19th.
3/4/2010	MRCA Webinar on Energy Efficiency - April 1, 2 PM Eastern Andre Desjarlais, BEP program manager, ORNL, will review new energy standards for roofing. (more)
3/1/2010	NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT For Qualifying Owners of Property on Which Certain Organic Asphalt Shingles Manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation Are or Have Been Installed click here for Important dates
2/10/2010	MRCA T & R Committee Advisory on TPO Feb. 10, 2010 - MRCA's Technical and Research Committee issues advisory on TPO. (more)
1/29/2010	Adler Roofing Wins CRCA Safety Award for 2009 Third-Generation Family Roofing Business Awarded for Safety Program (more)
12/15/2009	Meet the New MRCA Staff It's official -- MRCA has moved to its new home in Glenview, Illinois at the Association Management Center (AMC). As the new staff members of MRCA, we'd like to express our sincere gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to serve you as a member of MRCA. (more)
12/9/2009	Past President and McCawley Award Recipient Thomas G. Manson Passes 12/8 Thomas Gordon Manson, 83, of Leawood, Kansas, dies Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. (more)
12/7/2009	USG and Lafarge Enter into Agreement to Resolve Dispute 12/7 Under the terms of the agreement, USG will receive $105 million and will grant a fully paid-up license for the use of certain USG technologies. (more)
11/25/2009	Appropriations Act of 2010 extends USCIS programs 11/25 DHS Appropriations Act of 2010 extends several USCIS programs until Sept. 30, 2012 (more)
11/25/2009	OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health 11/25 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) Dec. 10-11, 2009, in Washington, D.C. (more)
11/24/2009	OSHA's new Field Operations Manual provides insight into enforcement 11/25 The new instruction manual cancels and replaces OSHA Instruction CPL 02-00-103, Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM) (more)
11/23/2009	Hydrotech Announces Two Additions to Garden Roof Assembly 11/23 The Garden Tray GT15™ and InstaGreen Sedum Carpet™ join the family of Hydrotech product options available for achieving a fully-sustainable roof environment (more)
11/17/2009	Nation’s largest storm restoration company plants roots in Kansas City 11/17 Aspen Contracting, Inc., an MRCA Member, to add 100 new jobs at their new U.S. headquarters (more)
11/9/2009	McGlothlin Elected President of Midwest Roofing Contractors Association 11/9 MRCA has announced that Ronnie McGlothlin, Empire Roofing, Ltd., Ft. Worth, Texas, has been elected as the 2010 president of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. (more)
11/9/2009	MRCA Announces New Officers and Directors 11/9 The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2010 year. The officers and directors were elected at the MRCA National Conference held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. (more)
11/4/2009	"Spot the OSHA Violation" contest held at MRCA National Conference See the photos here! How many would you have found?
10/27/2009	See you at the show!! MRCA is headed to Kansas City this week!! You can still register on-site! If you have already registered, we will have your badge waiting for you! Hope to see you there!
10/21/2009	Study Finds Employees Working in Green Buildings More Productive 10/21 For the study, researchers looked at two key measurements: number of sick days reported; and self-reported productivity percentage changes. (more)
10/19/2009	OSHA Statement re: H1N1-related Inspections 10/19 - OSHA will soon issue a compliance directive to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to identify and minimize or eliminate high to very high risk occupational exposures to the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus. (more)
10/9/2009	Green Roofs Shown to Offset Warming 10/9 Filling rooftops with plants and dirt can help pull a modest amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, found a new study. (more)
10/8/2009	Early Bird Prices Extended for Online Registration Only! Early Bird pricing, if you register online before Oct 19th! Don't Delay!
10/8/2009	Dow POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle Unveiled 10/8 Groundbreaking New Technology for Affordable Solar Power (more)
10/7/2009	Dow Building Solutions (DBS) is realigning its commercial market customer sales. 10/7 New roofing and wall envelope approach gives customers easier access to energy efficient building solutions (more)
10/6/2009	New Report "Roofing Materials in the U.S., 2nd Edition" available through Aarkstore Enterprise 10/6 This new report reveals astonishingly that roofing product manufacturing managed to grow modestly from $10.6 billion in 2007 to $10.9 billion in 2008, a gain of three percent. (more)
10/5/2009	Green Roofs Growing over American Cities 10/5 Rooftop Urban Farms are Protecting Buildings, Lowering Energy Costs and Diverting Rainwater Runoff (more)
9/29/2009	Wall Street Journal: Small Talk Colleen DeBaise answers questions about finding the best marketing strategies for a roofing company. (more)
9/29/2009	Preparing workplaces for H1N1 influenza is focus of upcoming OSHA forum To help employers prepare for the potential impact this virus could have on their workplaces, OSHA is presenting a forum, "Workplace Preparedness: How Small Businesses Can Prepare for H1N1 Influenza," Sept. 30, 2009 (more)
9/16/2009	Low Slope, Metal, Sprayed Foam, plus Vegetative, Photovoltaic and Cool Roof Application Course December 15-17, 2009, Madison, Wisconsin - Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development
9/15/2009	Home Buyers Want To Save Energy - But Only At The Right Price, NAHB Survey Shows 9/15 Even though prospective home buyers want the benefits of new, more efficient homes, they are unwilling to pay much more for a "green" home, according to a recent member survey from the National Association of Home Builders (more)
9/8/2009	MRCA announces its participation in an innovative solar demonstration project 9/8 The project features photovoltaic (PV) thin-film laminates directly adhered to various roofing membranes. (more)
9/2/2009	FMCSA publishes interpretation on mobile cranes operated in interstate commerce 9/2 This guidance will provide the motor carrier industry and federal, state, and local law enforcement officials with uniform information for assessing the applicability of the FMCSRs to the operations of mobile cranes. (more)
9/1/2009	RhinoBond Induction Welding Tool Literature Now Available from OMG 9/1 RhinoBond is an alternative fastening method for TPO and PVC. With this system, one fastener secures the insulation and the membrane. (more)
8/31/2009	CertainTeed® WeatherBoards™ FiberCement Siding Chosen for Mid-Atlantic’s First Carbon-Neutral Home 8/31 Carbon-neutral home building is a new and growing trend in sustainability, where more efficient building design, innovative technology and strategic locations can be combined to reduce carbon emissions — the leading cause of greenhouse gases. (more)
8/28/2009	Structural Insulated Panels Save Money 8/28 ACH Foam Technologies’ R-Control Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) were specified to increase energy efficiency and cost savings for the Keystone, Colorado Tennis Townhomes remodel which began in June, 2009. (more)
8/27/2009	Innovalight Says Spray-On Solar Ink Is Coming Soon 8/27 Innovalight, the Sunnyvale, Calif. company that liquid-processes light-absorbing materials (other than silicon) into nano-size particles for so-called solar ink, says its technology is only three to five years from becoming a reality. (more)
8/24/2009	Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season 8/24 Recommendations Range from Encouraging Hand Washing to Allowing Some Employees to Stay Home (more)
8/21/2009	DuPont to invest $120 million to expand Tedlar photovoltaic modules material line 8/21 Overall sales of its family of products into the photovoltaic industry will exceed $1 billion by 2012. (more)
8/19/2009	More Than 100 Obtain the New Green Roof Professional Designation 8/19 Two MRCA members have obtained the GRP status: Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. (more)
8/17/2009	New Applicator Agreements Reviewed MRCA's legal counsel reviews the agreement for objectionable verbiage and makes suggestions as to areas of concern for the contractor. If you have a new agreement you would like to have reviewed, or if you are unable to find the agreement in question, please contact email us at mrca@mrca.org.
8/12/2009	Free waterproofing and roofing resource handbook available from American Hydrotech 8/12 American Hydrotech is now offering a waterproofing and roofing resource handbook for all architects and design community professionals. (more)
8/11/2009	OSHA establishes "Watch List" to strengthen integrity of Outreach Training Program 8/11 In an effort to crack down on fraudulent trainers, is continuing to strengthen the integrity of its 36-year-old Outreach Training Program (more)
8/6/2009	CINTEC America, Inc. Offers Parapet Wall Strengthening with Paratec 8/6 The Paratec system strengthens low parapet masonry walls - such as those found on roofs or balconies (more)
8/5/2009	MRCA Foundation Awards Grant to Study Self-Adhered Modified Base Sheet Systems 8/5 The MRCA Foundation has awarded a $5,000 research grant to the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Technical and Research committee to conduct a study on self-adhered (SA) modified base sheet systems attached to polyisocyanurate roof insulation. (more)
8/5/2009	LEED-Gold Designed Research Facility Expansion Showcases Energy Efficient Design 8/5 When global construction products leader Saint-Gobain decided to expand its Research and Development (R&D) Center in Northboro, Mass., the company teamed up with North American subsidiary CertainTeed Corporation to help create a sustainable and energy-efficient design. (more)
7/31/2009	New Tax Deductions and Credits Proposed for Green Products 7/31 The products would have to be installed in the taxpayer's primary residence, and the credits would apply to existing homes, not new construction. (more)
7/30/2009	White Roofs Catch on as Energy Cost Cutters 7/30 “Now we come home on days when it’s over 100 degrees outside, and the house is at 80 degrees,” (more)
7/29/2009	USG Announces 2009 Gypsum Construction Handbook 7/29 Designed to be a complete guide to the selection of building products, the handbook provides architects, contractors and other industry professionals the tools they need to ensure their work is the best it can be. (more)
7/28/2009	EEA Praises Sika Sarnafil Roof Recycling Program 7/28 The Sika Sarnafil Roof Recycling program is designed to keep end of life vinyl roofing membranes away from overburdened landfills (more)
7/27/2009	NTRCA offers $5000 reward through Crime Stoppers 7/25 North Texas Roofing Contractors Association Offers $5,000 Reward through Crime Stoppers to Help End Increasing Theft Problem (more)
7/24/2009	Safety study shows no difference between hands-free and hand-held cell phones 7/24 Cell phone use behind the wheel is a growing problem. (more)
7/20/2009	Company will use helicopter for roof repairs 7/20 West Coast Helicopters has the contract to hoist construction materials to the top of the 27-storey Beacon highrise to allow roof repairs in the 14-year-old building. (more)
7/15/2009	Consistent policy enforcement may avoid unfair labor practice charge 7/15 A recent court case highlights the importance of consistently enforcing policies regarding solicitation an email usage (more)
7/10/2009	Federal worker safety is focus of U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA nationwide inspection program 7/10 - OSHA announced that it is continuing its nationwide program to emphasize workplace safety and health for federal workers and for those contractors whose work is supervised on a daily basis by federal agency personnel (more)
7/6/2009	New PipeGuard Literature Available from OMG Roofing Products 7/6 OMG Roofing Products has released new literature on its full line of OlyFlow PipeGuard pipe supports, the industry’s preferred method of supporting rooftop pipes. (more)
7/3/2009	Tremco honored by Premier healthcare alliance for exceeding performance expectations 7/3 Premier contracts with more than 800 suppliers, and Tremco Incorporated is one of 45 contracted suppliers to receive the Performance Award. (more)
7/2/2009	Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing™ Incorporated Achieves NSF Certification 7/2 Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated,recently achieved NSF/ANSI 61 Certification for its CCW MiraCLAY® GM product. (more)
7/1/2009	Moorpark company's acrylic application helps cut cooling costs 7/1 The Cool Roof Rating Council reports average energy savings from 7 to 15 percent of total cooling costs. (more)
6/30/2009	AccuSeam from OMG Increases Membrane Attachment Productivity 6/30 Ergonomically Designed Stand-Up Tool is Healthier Alternative (more)
6/29/2009	D4COST Offers Library of LEED and Sustainable Projects on CD 6/29 D4COST has produced a Green Building Estimating Library on CD containing cost data from 59 LEED® and sustainable projects. (more)
6/26/2009	Firestone Unveils New LVOC Accessories 6/26 Both products are compliant with the Ozone Transport Commission’s (OTC) regulations on VOCs. (more)
6/25/2009	Fascia & Coping Systems Include Free Fasteners 6/25 Metal-Era announces fasteners will now be included for all fascia and coping systems in the Perma-Tite family at no additional cost. (more)
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6/24/2009	Repel flying birds with Nixalite’s new Bird Barricade™ Avian Hazer 6/24 Designed for maximum efficiency, the Bird Barricade system is easy-to-use, compact and affordable, making it easier than ever to repel flying birds from open areas. (more)
6/23/2009	Mule-Hide® Products Co. Inc. Introduces Pre-taped EPDM 6/23 Factory-controlled Production Improves Seam Quality, Reduces Installation Time (more)
6/22/2009	FM Global Unveils Next Generation Risk Management Decision-Making Tool 6/22 RiskMark™ is the only fact-based tool available for helping companies quantify and manage property risks that can affect their bottom line (more)
6/22/2009	Carlisle SynTec employees sue CV over roofing contracts 6/22 Men take issue with district’s use of cooperative purchasing agreement on roofing project. (more)
6/17/2009	Missouri Law Requiring OSHA 10-Hour Training Goes Into Effect August 28 6/17 The legislation enacting the requirements was attached to an immigration bill. (more)
6/16/2009	MRCA T&R Committee Seeks Your Feedback 6/16 The T&R committee has been made aware of a water-based TPO adhesive failure. If the membership is aware of any additional TPO adhesion problems or any other TPO performance issues, please notify the MRCA office at mrca@mrca.org.
6/15/2009	OSHA seeking nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health 6/15 Nominations will be accepted for representatives in the following categories: public, management, labor, occupational safety and occupational health. Members will serve a two-year term. (more)
6/11/2009	Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify System Delayed 6/11 The federal government has again agreed to delay the effective date of the final rule mandating use of the E-Verify program by federal contractors and subcontractors. (more)
6/10/2009	Trimline Building Products Announces Trimline Tri-Vent Rolled Vent 6/10 Many times contractors would like to offer a balanced ventilation system on the roof and Trimline Tri-Vent allows roofing contractors to install both the intake and exhaust for a completely balanced ventilation system.” (more)
6/8/2009	Roofing contractor launches rooftop solar firm 6/8 Tecta Solar will design, engineer, finance, install, maintain and monitor the performance of rooftop solar systems. (more)
6/5/2009	IBM Global Survey Shows Information Gap in Green, Sustainability Strategies 6/5 The survey results identified three specific problems (more)
6/4/2009	City of Chicago Recognizes Ballasted EPDM as ‘Cool Roof’ Alternative 6/4 The City of Chicago has added ballasted roof systems as an accepted cool-roofing alternative in its municipal code (more)
6/3/2009	Make a Sod Roof, the Old-fashioned Green Roof 6/3 Two young Plainfield, Vermont builders — Tim Rice and Steve Jacob — have decided that the time is right for a revival of the old-time sod roof. (more)
6/2/2009	Tax credit available for employers hiring unemployed veterans 6/2 Tax savings to businesses that hire workers belonging to any of 12 targeted groups (more)
5/29/2009	Green Roofs Show Big Growth in U.S., Canada 5/29 Green roofs in North America have been booming of late (more)
5/28/2009	OSHA strengthens integrity of Outreach Training Program 5/28 This voluntary program has grown to a national network of more than 16,000 independent trainers eligible to teach workers and employers about workplace hazards and to provide OSHA 10-hour course completion cards. (more)
5/27/2009	MRCA Foundation Scholarship The deadline is June 20th! Click for more information now!
5/27/2009	Obama's climate guru: Paint your roof white! 5/27 Dr Chu said the simple act of painting roofs white could have a dramatic impact on the amount of energy used to keep buildings comfortable, as well as directly offsetting global warming by increasing the reflectivity of the Earth. (more)
5/22/2009	Fascia & Coping Systems Include Free Fasteners 5/22 Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces fasteners will now be included for all fascia and coping systems in the Perma-Tite family at no additional cost. (more)
5/20/2009	The Benefits of Using Recycled EPDM 5/20 Environmental Responsibility Applied in Large-Scale Roof Applications (more)
5/18/2009	MRCA Loses a Friend Ronnie Van Winkle passed away at his home in Roswell, New Mexico, on Wednesday, May 13 after a five-month battle with cancer. (more)
5/18/2009	E-Verify program confirming workers' legal status grows in popularity 5/19 Despite concerns about the reliability of the Web-based U.S. program to block hiring of illegal immigrants, 1,000 new businesses are signing up each week, with nearly 10,000 in California enrolled. (more)
5/18/2009	The Wall Street Journal Online: Construction Spending Increases 5/18 Total U.S. construction spending rose for the first time in six months in March, beating analyst expectations as public sector outlays increased. (more)
5/15/2009	U-Roof develops new method of roof construction 5/15 U-Roof's new method of roof construction enables any structure to be fitted together in a fraction of the time of traditional timber frames. (more)
5/14/2009	Homeowners receive tax credits for asphalt shingles 5/14 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers homeowners a tax credit when they purchase reflective asphalt shingles. (more)
5/13/2009	FEMA launches new website to help employers plan and respond to disasters 5/13 The website is designed to improve information sharing and coordination between and the private sector and FEMA. (more)
5/12/2009	FM Global Study Reveals U.S. Corporate Growth 5/12 FM Global Study Reveals U.S. Corporate Growth in Global Sourcing Activities Expected, Despite Increased Supply Chain Risk Exposure and Risk Management Gaps (more)
5/11/2009	OMG Introduces Strut Model PipeGuard for Multiple Pipes 5/11 OMG has introduced the Strut Model PipeGuard for applications requiring support for multiple small pipes in one location. (more)
5/8/2009	New legislation would allow OSHA to shut down dangerous workplaces immediately 5/8 With an average of 16 workers losing their lives each day on the job, Congressman Tim Bishop wants to strengthen the agency's ability to protect workers. (more)
5/8/2009	U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces rulemaking on combustible dust hazards 5/8 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating a comprehensive rulemaking on combustible dust. (more)
5/6/2009	5.3 Million Green Roof 5/6 5.3 Million Green Roof project underway at Minneapolis Target Center. The new roof is expected to last 40-50 years. (more)
5/5/2009	Sunseeker Energy Positions a Strategic New U.S. Partner 5/4 Sunseeker Energy Holding AG, the manufacturer of the most efficient concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar energy collectors, has signed an Agreement with the U.S. Company Nations Roof LLC, a leading supplier of roof solutions. They will cooperate on the distribution and installation of Sunseeker Energy advanced concentrated photovoltaic units in the United States of America. (more)
5/1/2009	Tremco Roofing Promotes Sosinski to Director of Product Management 5/1 Tremco is committed to providing new opportunities to those team members who consistently perform far above and beyond the call of duty. (more)
4/30/2009	New Color Options Created For TAMKO's Composite Decking 4/30 Customer demand drives addition of new color options (more)
4/29/2009	Midwest Roofer Summer Issue Now Available online Click to view the Midwest Roofer in flip-book format.
4/29/2009	CertainTeed Roofing Updates Exclusive Shingle Applicator’s Manual (SAM 9) for Roofing Professionals 4/29 Written for roofing professionals, SAM is a fully illustrated manual, with the most-up-to-date shingle roofing installation instructions and tips. (more)
4/28/2009	Firestone Unveils New LVOC Accessories 4/28 Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today the addition of two accessories – Single-Ply LVOC Bonding Adhesive and UltraPly TPO QuickPrime LVOC Primer – to its LVOC family of products designed to help minimize harmful effects on the environment. (more)
4/27/2009	ANSI accepts SPRI standards 4/27 SPRI has announced ANSI/SPRI WD-1, "Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies," and ANSI/SPRI RP-4, "Wind Design Standard for Ballasted Single-ply Roofing Systems," have been updated and accepted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). (more)
4/24/2009	OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates 4/24 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has notified more than 13,500 employers nationwide that their injury and illness rates are considerably higher than the national average. (more)
4/23/2009	D.C. Taylor Co. Installs 400,000 Square Feet of Roof in Two Months 4/23 Due to strict time constraints set by the wineries' annual crush (harvest) season, the 400,000 square-foot roofing project began in August 2008 and finished in October 2008. (more)
4/22/2009	Support of 2009 Building Safety Week 4/22 Show your support of 2009 Building Safety Week: Where You Live, Work & Play. Help the International Code Council Foundation grow the Building Safety Week supporter list to unprecedented levels as they mark this important 29th year and expand awareness of the importance of a safe and sustainable built environment and critical role of building and fire codes and code officials.
4/21/2009	SRS Energy Partners With US Tile to Offer First Seamless Solar Roofing for Authentic Clay Tile 4/21 SRS Energy, a leading developer of sustainable solar roofing options, has forged a partnership with US Tile, the largest manufacturer of authentic clay tile in the United States, to offer the first seamless solar roofing upgrade for premium curved roofing systems. (more)
4/20/2009	Dataforma, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of York Award 4/20 Dataforma, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of York Award in the Computer Software category by the U.S. Local Business Association (more)
4/17/2009	Construction Spending Hits New Global Low 4/17 Back-to-back annual declines have been reported for the first time in two decades, according to results of an annual survey of 69 construction markets. (more)
4/16/2009	Sarnafil launch Green Roofing Guide 4/16 Sarnafil's commitment to sustainability continues with release of its SarnaVert Green Roofing Systems guide. (more)
4/15/2009	CSI Announces New Revision Program for MasterFormatTM 4/15 MasterFormat is used to organize construction documents for commercial and institutional building projects in the United States and Canada. (more)
4/14/2009	FGS PermaShine Concrete Polishing System Listed On CSI's GreenFormat™ 4/14 GreenFormat is a new, Web-based CSI format that allows building product manufacturers to accurately self-report the sustainable properties of their products through a comprehensive, online questionnaire. (more)
4/13/2009	Qualified Home Buyers Can Choose When to Claim Tax Credit 4/13 To claim the credit, buyers complete IRS Form 5405 to calculate the amount of the tax credit, and enter it on line 69 of the IRS 1040 income tax return. (more)
4/8/2009	Bradco Supply Company Acquires Quality Roofing Supplies 4/8 “This acquisition will enable Bradco to strengthen its presence in the area and expand its product offering and services to the Upper New York region.” (more)
4/7/2009	House Representative introduces bill for paid medical leave 4/7 The bill would cover smaller employers than the FMLA, and defines an eligible employee as one with six months of employment and 625 hours of service. (more)
4/3/2009	Energy Star Increased Tax Credit For Residential Metal Roofing 4/10 Energy Star® labeled metal roofing products for homes now qualify for increased tax credits under the Obama Stimulus Plan. Purchase and install a new metal roof for your home between January, 2009 and December 31, 2010 and receive up to $1,500 in tax credits. (more)
4/2/2009	OSHA revises Field Operations Manual to enhance enforcement and compliance assistance 4/6 "The manual will be a resource for workers and employers, giving them a consolidated reference on how OSHA expects workplaces to be safe and healthful" (more)
4/2/2009	New Accutrac Literature Available from OMG 4/2 AccuTrac is a stand-up installation tool. In one motion, the tool positions the plate and aligns the fastener for proper installation, doing the job of two for improved productivity. (more)
4/1/2009	New Laser has Contractors Seeing the Light 4/1 The revolutionary green laser greatly improves visibility in indoor applications compared to standard red lasers and outperforms other green beam lasers. (more)
3/31/2009	Driving decline continues into 2009 3/31 As it has since the trend began, the decline in rural driving in January 2009 outpaced urban driving. (more)
3/30/2009	New ICC-ES Approval Confirms Compliance of CertainTeed’s CertaSprayTM Spray Foam Insulation 3/30 The approval makes CertaSpray the only closed-cell foam insulation offered in the U.S. that is both approved by the ICC-ES and certified through the GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality and GREENGUARD Children & Schools program. (more)
3/27/2009	New Survey: Recession-Weary Consumers Willing to Spend on Energy-Efficient Products 3/27 Recession Refocuses Opinions on Energy Efficiency: Saving Money Now Trumps Saving the Environment (more)
3/26/2009	OMG Masonry Anchors Ideal for Use in Brick, Block or Concrete 3/26 OMG offers a full line of masonry anchors for use in many diverse light duty applications, including attaching termination bar to concrete and masonry walls. (more)
3/25/2009	Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems Achieves 750 Carlisle SynTec Perfect T 3/25 Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems is First in the Southwest to Achieve 750 Carlisle SynTec Perfect Tens (more)
3/24/2009	Owens Corning Introduces Low Odor Roofing Asphalt 3/24 Not only does TruLo Max asphalt trap 90% of fumes at the kettle, it reduces 55% more odor-causing compounds on application. (more)
3/23/2009	Firestone Recognizes Industry Leaders With The 2009 Master Contractor Award 3/23 Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, recently awarded the 2009 Master Contractor Award to 256 commercial roofing contractors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. (more)
3/20/2009	Energy Tax Credits Increased for Residential Metal Roofing 3/23 By installing a new metal roof, consumers can reduce their tax burden, cut energy costs, help the environment and protect their biggest investment - their home (more)
3/19/2009	Dow to sell roof shingles embedding Global Solar’s CIGS PVs by 201 3/19 Last month, Dow Chemical Co of Midland, MI, USA (the world’s largest chemical firm, with annual sales of $58bn) said that it aims to start selling power-generating roof shingles by 2011. (more)
3/18/2009	Carlisle Energy Services Introduces SpectroFlex Solar PV System 3/18 Based on amorphous silicon (a-Si), the SpectroFlex PV system uses new technology that results in a PV material that is up to 100 times thinner than conventional solar cells. (more)
3/17/2009	GenFlex Roofing Systems inducts MRCA Member into 2009 Winner’s Circle 3/17 MRCA would like to congratulate the following MRCA member into GenFlex’s 2009 Winner’s Circle: Moss Roofing & Insulation, West Union, Iowa. (more)
3/16/2009	TAMKO Now Supplying Envision PVC Decking 3/16 Grooved board designed for ease of installation with hidden fasteners (more)
3/13/2009	Two Kansas-Based Firms Named Nation’s Safest Construction Companies By The AGC 3/13 Wichita-based UCI and Lenexa-based P1 Group were named today as some of the safest construction companies in America this year (more)
3/12/2009	EnergyPeak™ Continuing Education Course Available for Architects Online 3/12 Architects can now complete an EnergyPeak continuing education course online by visiting www.ArchitectCES.com. (more)
3/11/2009	CSI Construction Education Network Now Recognized in North Carolina 3/11 CSI CEN is a network of registered education providers offering programs to professionals in construction-related industries. (more)
3/10/2009	Firestone Promotes Jim Jannasch To Director Of Product Development And Bill Tippins To Epdm Product 3/10 “We congratulate Jim and Bill on their new roles within Firestone as they exemplify our commitment to providing customers with the highest quality products and accessories on the market,” (more)
3/9/2009	MRCA Members Elected to NRCA Leadership 3/9 Congratulations to these and all of the newly elected officers and directors (more)
3/5/2009	EagleView and Xactware Team Up to Revolutionize Roof Dimensioning 3/5 EagleView Technologies and Xactware Solutions, Inc. are teaming up to offer insurance adjusters, contractors, and roofers a streamlined method to quickly generate sketched roofs. (more)
3/4/2009	NTRCA's Annual Awards Banquet awards announced 3/4 The North Texas Roofing Contractors association recognizes several companies with their Golden Hammer Award. (more)
3/3/2009	Sika Sarnafil presents annual Project of the Year awards to roofing contractors 3/3 More than 30 contractors from around the country submitted projects for evaluation in the annual competition. (more)
3/2/2009	Allied Building Products Corp. Names New Chief Executive Officer 3/2 Chief Operating Officer Bob Feury, Jr. Tapped to Succeed Michael Lynch (more)
2/27/2009	Homasote® Celebrates 100th Anniversary 2/25 Company Reflects on the History of Homasote Products (more)
2/27/2009	EPDM Roofing Association Does EPDM Study 2/27 Independent study shows EPDM roofing membrane offers resistance against hail, regardless of the age of the tested membrane (more)
2/26/2009	OMG Offers Free Distance Learning Course for AIA and RCI Continuing Education Credits 2/26 The course, entitled “Adhesive Attachment of Insulation,” is free to AIA members and registered roof consultants (more)
2/24/2009	Garland Industries Launches Alternative Energy Subsidiary 2/24 Garland Energy Systems Inc. is dedicated to making large-scale alternative energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. (more)
2/23/2009	Englert Standing Seam Metal Roofs Help Builders Gain Up To 30 Credits For USGBC LEED Certification 2/23 All 26 standard Englert roof colors are EnergyStar and LEED compliant and meet LEED credit requirements for material recyclability, building reuse, regional manufacturing and energy and atmosphere. (more)
2/20/2009	EXCEPTIONAL® Metals Announces New Reference Manual 2/20 EXCEPTIONAL Metals, a division of Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc., announced the availability of a new reference manual at its recent National Sales Seminar. (more)
2/19/2009	Sika Acquires Technology Leader in Specialty Resins and Polymers for Coatings, Membranes and Sealant 2/19 Sika AG, through its acquisition of Iotech Group Limited, has also acquired Incorez, a Connecticut based manufacturer of specialized, high performance resins and polymers for the coatings and sealants industry. (more)
2/18/2009	Rooflight that can micro-generate electricity 2/18 Hambleside Danelaw will be at Ecobuild to launch Insulator Photo Voltaic, the market-first rooflight that can micro-generate electricity and a new light control system. (more)
2/17/2009	SPRI Nominates Howell as President for 2009-2010 Term 2/17 “It is truly an honor to serve as president of SPRI. SPRI is doing many important things in the roofing industry and I am glad to be associated with such an outstanding organization.” (more)
2/16/2009	$250,000 solar roof costs $40,000 after incentives and tax credits 2/16 The roof should pay for itself in 6 to 7 years, through energy cost savings. (more)
2/12/2009	Safety cutbacks could have high price tag 2/12 ASSE is urging employers to maintain strong safety processes and take the necessary steps to keep employees safe during these difficult economic times. (more)
2/11/2009	For construction workers, the stimulus plan may be the best news in years. 2/11 From upgrading the electricity grid to rebuilding bridges to computerizing medical records, there are plenty of ways the economic-stimulus bill aims to prop up the economy -- and create millions of jobs. (more)
2/10/2009	Performance Roof Systems puts green thinking to work 2/10 The installation is meant to be a demonstration for contractors and customers interested in the firm’s new solar energy roofing system. (more)
2/9/2009	WSRCA 35th Annual Convention & Tradeshow “Goes Green” 2/9 WSRCA will hold its 35th Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Reno, Nevada from June 14th – 17th, 2009 at the Peppermill Resort & Casino. (more)
2/6/2009	OSHA announces informal public hearing on proposed cranes and derricks standards in construction 2/6 The hearing will be held beginning March 17 at 10 a.m. EST (more)
2/5/2009	Discouraging Moss on Your Roof 2/5 What is the impact of some of the choices on the garden when you consider run-off? (more)
2/4/2009	Melting snow, ice keep roofers busy 2/4 Sunny days make winter's worst disappear, but they can also wreak havoc with roofs (more)
2/3/2009	National Green Buildings Standard Approved by ANSI 2/3 Teleconference Will Discuss Implications of First-Ever Green Residential Standard (more)
2/3/2009	Supply costs, thefts hit the roof for Oklahoma companies 2/3 A string of burglaries and rising material prices are forcing local supply companies to spend thousands of dollars in security measures and causing some to call for change in how cities and states allow contractors to work. (more)
2/2/2009	Indianapolis Regional Conference Registration Now Open Don't miss out on the great networking and education opportunity that is coming to your neck of the woods!
2/2/2009	FM Global Elects Ruud Bosman to Its Board and Appoints Him Vice Chairman 2/2 Bosman joins FM Global’s 12-member board, which comprises executives from the world’s most influential companies. (more)
1/30/2009	OSHA publishes proposed rulemaking to establish revised procedures for fit testing respirators 1/30 The Agency encourages the public to comment on the proposed rule. (more)
1/29/2009	Owens Corning Launches Duration(R) Premium Cool Roof Shingles Which Combine Green and Beauty 1/29 Shingles meet California Title 24 and Initial ENERGY STAR(R) requirements; help reduce roof temperatures up to 10 degrees; and offer more vibrant color than previously available for cool roofs (more)
1/28/2009	GenFlex hires two for sales team 1/28 GenFlex Roofing Systems has just enhanced its already-talented sales team, with the addition of two sales representatives. (more)
1/27/2009	Firestone Introduces Roofing Industry’s Widest White EPDM Membrane Panels 1/27 As the widest white EPDM membrane sheet in the commercial roofing industry, EcoWhite membrane helps reduce labor and material costs, making it well-suited for projects where fully adhered membrane systems are specified. (more)
1/26/2009	Roofing product manufacturer Petersen Aluminum launches new green roofing website 1/26 The site offers industry professionals a comprehensive resource for all things green in the metals industry. (more)
1/23/2009	Proposed Tax Breaks Offer Some Respite, Firms Say 1/23 Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors says “Neither the tax nor spending provisions are guaranteed, but they’re definitely going to offset some decline.” (more)
1/22/2009	CertainTeed Tackles Industry Trends, Showcases New Products at the 2009 International Builders’ Show 1/23 At the 2009 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), CertainTeed Corporation is taking a new, multi-faceted approach in showcasing the company’s interior and exterior building products. (more)
1/22/2009	Storms help roofing parts manufacturer 1/22 Good fortune in the roofing industry relies on bad weather, and DOT Metal Products benefits from its proximity to a hurricane-prone Gulf Coast and the Texas-Oklahoma tornado alley. (more)
1/21/2009	Roofer's union hit hard by Madoff scandal 1/21 To take care of its retired members, the Roofers Local 195 reopened and voted on a new contract. (more)
1/20/2009	Safety urged when clearing snow off roofs 1/20 There are some smart tasks homeowners can finish as temperatures warm up this weekend, such as making sure the sewer vents on the roofs of their homes are clear of ice and snow, but experts say keeping safety in mind is vital to prevent simple chores from ending in emergency room visits. (more)
1/19/2009	First Green Roof Installed on Existing Building in Pennsylvania 1/19 Totaling more than 45,000 square feet, it is the largest green roof ever installed on an existing building in an urban area in Pennsylvania. (more)
1/16/2009	Prices for rooftop solar systems fall as supply grows 1/16 Prices for rooftop solar systems, including installation, already have fallen 8% to 10% since October and are expected to drop another 15% to 20% this year. (more)
1/14/2009	OSHA adds teeth to protective equipment standards 1/14 OSHA has issued a new rule that significantly raises the stakes for employers that fail to provide appropriate PPE to employees or give them the necessary training in hazardous materials handling. (more)
1/13/2009	ABC Supply: Innovative Solution Center redesign creates product selection destinations for professio 1/13 A dozen ABC Supply Co. Inc. Solution Centers in Wisconsin have recently been redesigned. (more)
1/12/2009	CertainTeed Corporation Launches Updated Comprehensive Online Roofing Spec Writing Tool 1/12 Easing the Complexity of LEED® Projects (more)
1/9/2009	Obama Plan Aims for Public-Private Construction Boom 1/9 President-elect Barack Obama has touted creation of a $60 billion investment fund to stimulate infrastructure construction over the next decade. (more)
1/8/2009	Next Administration Shows Signs It Will Seek Middle Ground 1/8 Mr. Obama's top economic advisers -- former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, billionaire investor Warren Buffett and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin -- are moderates. (more)
1/7/2009	Metal-Era Releases New Product Literature 1/7 The new brochure is available immediately on Metal-Era’s website, www.metalera.com (more)
1/6/2009	Court Delays Transportation Drug-Testing Rule 1/6 The revised rule would have made DO collection mandatory for all RTD and FU testing (more)
1/5/2009	OSHA conducts close to 39,000 inspections; issues 88,000 violations in 2008 1/5 An unprecedented 80 percent of all violations issued fell into the most serious categories. (more)
1/2/2009	Firestone And Roofing Contractors Work Together To Benefit Local Communities 1/2 Qualified Firestone contractors are awarded with material credit for Firestone roofing products installed as part of a donated labor community service project. (more)
1/1/2009	Nixalite’s Original Premium Bird Spikes Control Birds of all Sizes 1/1 Nixalite is a physical barrier that prevents pest birds from landing, roosting or nesting on all types of surfaces. (more)
12/31/2008	Most roofs not at risk of collapse 12/31 Climbing up to clear snow more dangerous (more)
12/30/2008	Jobless claims surge to 26-year high 12/30 The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped by 30,000 to a 26-year peak last week, government data on Wednesday showed, as the country's year-long recession continued to chill the labor market. (more)
12/29/2008	Simple device reduces roofing slate breakage 12/29 Ardelis stainless steel spacer separates double-lapped roofing slates and reduces one of the leading causes of slate failure plus offers several other benefits. (more)
12/26/2008	OSHA announces final rule on Vertical Tandem Lifts 12/26 The final rule will reduce hazards related to lifting two containers at a time using cranes by ensuring that safe work practices are followed. (more)
12/25/2008	CertaSprayTM Foam Insulation Achieves GREENGUARD® Certification 12/25 CertaSpray is a polyurethane foam that is sprayed into a building cavity and quickly expands to fill every opening that can potentially leak air. (more)
12/24/2008	GenFlex offers big opportunity in small packages 12/24 Small contractors, repair crews and roofers new to low-slope roofing will soon have easy access to just the right amount of product. (more)
12/23/2008	Tremco Awarded Ohio Third Frontier $1 Million Grant 12/23 The project team will integrate thin-film, flexible PV modules into Tremco's innovative roofing systems. (more)
12/22/2008	Happy Holidays! MRCA Office will be closed January 1st. The holiday season offers us a special opportunity to extend our personal thanks to our friends, and our very best wishes for the future. And so it is that we now gather together and wish to you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We extend our wishes for good health and good cheer. It is people like you who make being in business such a pleasure all year long. Our business is a source of pride to us, and with people like you, we find going to work each day a rewarding experience. We tip our glasses to you. Thanks again for a wonderful year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
12/19/2008	Eagle View Measurements makes one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of roofing 12/19 Eagle View Measurements revolutionizes the roofing industry with a unique innovation that saves roofing contractors time and money. (more)
12/18/2008	Cool World: A Modest Proposal to Cool the Planet by Cooling the Neighborhood 12/18 Most existing flat roofs reflect only 10 to 20 percent of sunlight. These roofs absorb much of the remaining solar radiation and heat up the buildings they cover. (more)
12/17/2008	Green Is the New Color of Lobbying 12/17 Makers of Energy-Saving Products See Opportunities in Big Stimulus Bill (more)
12/16/2008	MRCA Roofer's Forum New topic added today: Payment in full for the roof being taken by the mortgage company. Please provide your input.
12/16/2008	Nixalite’s Original Premium Bird Spikes Control Birds of all Sizes 12/16 Nixalite has been helping architects, contractors, designers and planners restore, renovate, preserve and protect structures the world over, for over 55 years. (more)
12/15/2008	U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes CertainTeed Roofing Facility 12/15 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded CertainTeed Corporation the 2008 Save Energy Now Award, applauding the company’s efforts to reduce energy use at its manufacturing facility in Shreveport, LA. (more)
12/12/2008	OSHA extends comment period for proposed rule on cranes and derricks 12/12 A notice on the extension will be published in the Federal Register soon. (more)
12/11/2008	Local Chapter for Building Envelope Industry is Formed 12/11 A new chapter has been formed in Iowa to provide a local venue for education and networking opportunities for those involved in the building envelope industry. (more)
12/8/2008	Five Companies Donate $5000 Each to MRCA Foundation 12/9 This makes 2008 a record year for contributions by MRCA Foundation Benefactors. (more)
12/8/2008	RoofSURE to help reduce carbon emissions 12/8 A review of thermal insulation has revealed that the polyurethane foam used by RoofSURE is a cost effective method of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. (more)
12/5/2008	Sarnafil lead-look roof for listed school 12/5 Sarnafil's G410-15ELF single ply membrane and decor profile standing seam in lead-look dark grey provided a perfect solution for Grade II-listed Davington Primary School. (more)
12/4/2008	Permatec EcoWrap - taking hot melt into the future 12/4 Permanite Engineered Roofing Systems is taking hot melt waterproofing into the future with the release of PermaTEC EcoWrap. (more)
12/3/2008	Rule merges medical examiner’s certificate and CDL 12/3 As of January 30, 2012, an interstate driver who holds a CDL will be required to provide the original or a copy of his/her medical examination certificate to his/her state driver licensing agency. (more)
12/2/2008	U.S. Labor Secretary announces new membership of OSHA advisory committee 12/2 "We appreciate the advisory committee members' willingness to contribute their time and expertise as they assist the department in improving the safety and health of America's workers," said Secretary Chao. (more)
11/28/2008	Cover Boards Eliminated With SecureThermT by ACH Foam Technologies 11/28 Because the facer is factory applied to the EPS insulation, there is no need for a coverboard in membrane applications. (more)
11/26/2008	Arnco Launches ‘One Tote, One Tree’ Ecological Program 11/26 The ecofil material is as effective in performance as any existing polyurethane fill and also offers equipment operators cost-saving advantages. (more)
11/25/2008	Lawrence Kansas Hospital makes plans for rooftop garden 11/25 LMH envisions a garden landscape with water features and aromatic flowerbeds on a now mostly bare rooftop area. The garden would serve as a serene and relaxing space for patients and staff. (more)
11/25/2008	Dow Hyperlast launches VERDISEAL™ - the Assured Waterproofing System for Green Roofs 11/25 Seamless membrane protects against water leakage, Ease of installation and flexibility of use and Accommodates complex roof designs (more)
11/24/2008	Daly Elected President of Midwest Roofing Contractors Association 11/24 Mr. Daly was installed as president at the MRCA National Conference held November 12-14 in Grapevine, Texas. (more)
11/24/2008	MRCA Announces New Officers and Board of Directors 11/24 The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2009 year. The officers and directors were elected at the recent MRCA National Conference. (more)
11/24/2008	Swanda Receives James Q. McCawley Award 11/24 Robert Swanda, Jr. was presented with the James Q. McCawley Award at the MRCA National Conference on November 13 in Grapevine, Texas. (more)
11/24/2008	MRCA Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday The MRCA Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be back in the office on Monday, December 1.
11/21/2008	Consumers can now find 1500 Certified Green Professionals Nationwide 11/21 Consumers can find Certified Green Professionals in their home states by using the Builder and Remodeler Designation Directory at www.nahb.org. (more)
11/20/2008	CertainTeed Unveils Landmark SolarisTM Solar Reflective Roofing Shingles 11/20 Helping Reduce Energy Costs without Sacrificing Beauty (more)
11/19/2008	Builder Confidence Plummets; Congress needs to act 11/19 "Today's report shows that we are in a crisis situation. If there's any hope of turning this economy around, Congress and the Administration need to focus on stabilizing housing," said NAHB (more)
11/18/2008	Solyndra Signs $320M Deal for Cooler Solar Roofs 11/18 The reflective white roofing membrane boosts the electrical output of Solyndra’s solar panels, which can absorb sunlight from all directions, by 20 percent. (more)
11/15/2008	Ansell Releases Cut Protection Glove for Construction Industry 11/15 "Every year, the occurrence of occupation-related injuries among construction workers consistently and vastly outpaces the national average, particularly in hand and arm injuries," (more)
11/14/2008	Challenges small businesses face in complying with federal regulations addressed at OSHA forum 11/14 Electronic tools helping small businesses evaluate workplace safety and health management programs was among the topics presented at a recent OSHA forum "Challenges Small Businesses Face in Complying with Regulations." (more)
11/13/2008	Roofers Local 88 Now Accepting Applications for Roofing Apprenticeship Training 11/13 Training will begin on availability of work in the following counties: Summit, Portage, Medina, Crawford, Ashland, Carroll, Coshocton, Columbiana, Richland, Holmes, Lorain, Huron, Seneca, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne. (more)
11/12/2008	“Extreme roof-over” organized for Oregon woman 11/12 The humorous spoof on ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover” will provide a low-budget, tongue-in-cheek chronicle of the re-roofing project, which was set for Nov. 8 and 9. (more)
11/11/2008	NAHB congratulates President-Elect Obama, Urge Quick Action on Housing Stimulus 11/11 "The nation's home builders look forward to working in a bipartisan manner with the incoming Obama Administration and new Congress to help solve our nation's economic crisis and get housing and the economy back on track," (more)
11/10/2008	NAHB National Green Building Awards 11/10 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards. (more)
11/7/2008	Sika Sarnafil Recognizes Roofing Consultants for Outstanding Projects 11/7 Sika Sarnafil, a leading manufacturer of vinyl roofing and waterproofing systems, recently recognized three roofing consultant firms for outstanding design and specification work. (more)
11/6/2008	Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Announces Launch of New Web Site 11/6 Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics, makers of the Fiba Tape, FibaCrete, SureScreen and OEM reinforcement fabrics, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Web site: www.sgtf.com. (more)
11/4/2008	OSHA Announces Federal Advisory Council Meeting 11/4 The open meeting will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room N-3437, Conference Rooms A/B/C of the Department of Labor's Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20210. (more)
11/3/2008	Time lapse camera monitoring for construction 11/3 Lobster have developed a high quality time lapse monitoring hardware and software application for the construction industry. (more)
10/31/2008	CertainTeed Corporation introduces enhancements to ColorView(TM) 10/31 CertainTeed Corporation Enhances Its ColorView(TM) Exterior Style and Color Selector to Provide More Web-Based Visualization Options for Homeowners (more)
10/30/2008	Gehl/Mustang to Approve New Arnco ecoflex Flatproofing for Skid Loaders, Telehandlers 10/30 ecoflex is an exclusive eco-friendly tire fill formulation from Arnco that consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals by using renewable and environmentally based components in the production process. (more)
10/29/2008	OSHA attends international conference on crane safety 10/29 "We each represent different cities, states, and countries, but we are all facing the same challenge - how to make cranes safer" (more)
10/24/2008	OMG Roofing Products Adds to PipeGuard Line with TallSmall 10/24 Ideal for supporting small pipes and conduit six inches off the roof surface (more)
10/23/2008	ARMA Announces Winners Of 2007 Accident Prevention Contest 10/23 A total of 107 roofing product manufacturing facilities competed for the various awards. (more)
10/22/2008	MRCA Early Bird Prices extended thru Monday, Oct 27th! Register now and save money!
10/22/2008	CertainTeed makes $41M deal for OFI 10/22 Fibreglass insulation maker OFI Income Fund has agreed to be taken over by the U.S.-based CertainTeed building products group in a deal worth $41 million plus assumed debt (more)
10/20/2008	MRCA Members Encouraged to Participate in Drug-Free Work Week 10/20 October 20-26, 2008 is National Drug-Free Work Week, and all members of MRCA are encouraged to participate. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to highlight that being drug free is key to workplace safety and health and to encourage workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help. (more)
10/16/2008	Advanced Roofing Applauds Solar Tax Credits in Bailout Bill 10/16 The "bailout bill" not only forged a structure for dealing with the credit crunch and mortgage crisis, but extended the Investment Tax Credit for residential and commercial solar systems. (more)
10/15/2008	MILCOR STC-45 Heat & Smoke Vents Undergo Rigorous Testing 10/15 "This is especially important when you consider that these products are used specifically for life-safety concerns in public buildings such as schools and theatres.” (more)
10/14/2008	The price of oil sends roofing costs soaring 10/14 In the last 10 months, the wholesale price of a 10-foot by 10-foot square of 30-year dimensional shingles climbed 39 percent. (more)
10/13/2008	DOL issues union financial reporting final rule 10/13 The DOL’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has issued a final rule that enhances financial reporting and provides union members with more complete information about finances held in union trusts. (more)
10/10/2008	OSHA launches national initiative on cranes and derricks to promote safe construction crane operatio 10/10 To coincide with the proposed rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction, published in today's Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a National Crane Safety Initiative to address safety hazards during construction crane operation. (more)
10/8/2008	New Full Line Literature Available from OMG Roofing Products 10/8 OMG Roofing Products offers new literature on its full line of fasteners, adhesives, drains and accessories for low-slope roofing applications. (more)
10/7/2008	President signs ADAAA into law 10/7 The amendments become effective Jan. 1, 2009. (more)
10/6/2008	CertainTeed & ECD to Develop Solar Residential Roofing 10/6 "CertainTeed is clearly an industry leader in building materials and has a broad product offering that can take advantage of the unique characteristics of our flexible, lightweight and reliable UNI-SOLAR cells." (more)
10/3/2008	FM Global to Make Broad Changes to Its Senior Management Team 10/3 FM Global, Rhode Island’s largest private company and one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, has announced numerous changes will be made to its senior management team effective Jan. 1, 2009 (more)
10/2/2008	Acc Announces Winners For The 2008 Polyurethanes “Innovation Awards” 10/2 A panel of five judges representing a cross section of polyurethanes experience and knowledge evaluated and selected the finalists. (more)
10/1/2008	Energy efficiency with smart roofing 10/1 Homeowners now have a way to dramatically decrease that consumption by focusing on their home's roof. (more)
10/1/2008	Tecta America Presents Charlotte Energy Symposium 10/1 Co-sponsored by Sun Net Zero, Orion Energy Systems, and Advanced Green Technologies (more)
9/30/2008	Hy-Tech Products Launches New Commercial Roofing Website 9/30 Midwest supplier makes finding quality roofing tools and equipment easier and more efficient (more)
9/29/2008	White Roofs Can Cool Homes, Businesses and the Planet 9/29 Replacing nonreflective, dark roofing materials with white ones on an average house with 1,000 square feet of roof would result in an equivalent CO2 offset of 10 metric tons annually (more)
9/26/2008	OSHA interpretation: Work from home still counts as "days away" 9/26 In a Letter of Interpretation, OSHA clarifies several recordkeeping scenarios regarding days away from work, restricted work activity, and work-relatedness. (more)
9/25/2008	OSHA sets public hearing on personal protective equipment and employee training requirements 9/25 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a public hearing Oct. 6 and 7 to receive comments on its proposal to clarify the remedies available for violations of its personal protective equipment (PPE) and employee training requirements. (more)
9/24/2008	Appeals court upholds Arizona immigration law 9/24 A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld an Arizona law that penalizes businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants and requires them to verify the employment status of their workers. (more)
9/23/2008	Aspen Contracting, Inc., mobilizes to Hurricane Ike-ravaged areas 9/23 Company specializes in assessing, replacing roofs damaged by wind serving residential and commercial roofing clients (more)
9/23/2008	OSHA releases public service announcements promoting safe cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Ike 9/23 OSHA has released several public service announcements to help protect employees from hazards such as electrocution and falls from heights during hurricane cleanup and recovery operations. (more)
9/22/2008	Green roofs begin to take root in American cities 9/22 The concept of planted "green roofs," which gained early popularity in Chicago, is beginning to take root in New York and other cities. (more)
9/19/2008	KCMO Roofing Manufacturer Announces First Commercial Scale Solar Project 9/19 The roof system featuring state-of-the-art, thin-film photovoltaic technology affixed to PRS’s patented DerbiBrite roofing product will serve as a demonstration project (more)
9/18/2008	Conklin Launches PUMA™ One-Coat Roofing System 9/18 " “Our contractors can now finish a roof in one coat that is tougher than any two coat acrylic roofing system on the market." (more)
9/17/2008	Vinyl Roofing Industry Makes Recycling a Priority 9/17 In one of its pilot projects, the Division found that the savings in disposal fees and the value of the salvaged materials generally exceeded the cost of the additional labor. (more)
9/16/2008	Scientists develop formula to calculate CO2 savings from 'cool roofs' 9/16 California scientists announced today that they have developed a formula to calculate how much carbon dioxide (CO2) can be offset by using more reflective surfaces, such as rooftops, in urban settings. (more)
9/15/2008	Eagle Roofing's Environmental Program Helps Customers Meet Green Building Goals 9/15 "As the only tile manufacturer to implement a comprehensive green program, Eagle is serious about its commitment to being environmentally friendly" (more)
9/12/2008	General Insulation expands product offering 9/12 General Insulation Company, which handles all manner of commercial and industrial insulation, is adding a line of roofing products to their inventory and expertise. (more)
9/11/2008	FEMA to start roofing program 9/11 Temporary relief from Hurrican Gustav is on the way via the agency’s Blue Roof Program, which is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (more)
9/10/2008	Companies innovate to keep energy costs from slowing them down 9/10 The savings mean even more this year, as her business has doubled from a year ago. "When the economy is bad, people redo their roofs" rather than moving, she explained. (more)
9/9/2008	MonierLifetile Concrete Roof Tile Products Certified for Hail Impact Protection 9/9 Homeowners Now Qualify for Insurance Rate Reductions With State Farm Insurance (more)
9/8/2008	Tile Roofing Institute Fall Forum Coming to Orlando, Florida November 5-6 9/8 Conference Offers Industry Insights/Information for Tile Roofing Contractors, Manufacturers, Builders and Design Professionals (more)
9/5/2008	2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards Nominationss Now Being Accepted 9/5 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will honor excellence in green residential design and construction practices and outstanding green advocacy efforts with the 2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards. (more)
9/5/2008	Engineering a hurricane proof roof 9/5 Canadian researchers test roof on full-scale house under hurricane conditions (more)
9/4/2008	OSHA offers assistance for Hurricane Gustav cleanup and recovery 9/4 "Cleanup after a storm of this magnitude can be particularly dangerous, and employers and employees need to take the proper precautions to avoid serious injury." (more)
9/3/2008	OMG Roofing Products Introduces New Height Adjustable Pipeguard 9/3 Alternative to Traditional Wood Block Pipe Supports That Won’t Damage Roof (more)
9/2/2008	3M acquires maker of adhesives for tile roofing 9/2 3M Co. said Thursday it acquired Polyfoam Products Inc., which makes foam adhesives for tile roofing. (more)
9/1/2008	Happy Labor Day! 9/1 MRCA Offices will be closed today in celebration of labor day! Find out more information about Labor Day here! (more)
8/29/2008	MRCA National Conference Online Registration MRCA has now opened the Online Registration for the 2008 National Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Check out the Events page for more information!
8/29/2008	Applications are available for the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program 8/29 This new permanent program has replaced the Alliance's previous scholarship program. (more)
8/28/2008	DOT: Miles driven declines for the 8th consecutive month 8/28 Americans drove 4.7 percent less, or 12.2 billion miles fewer, in June 2008 than June 2007. (more)
8/27/2008	OSHA seeks approval for proposed rule on remedies for violations of PPE and training standards 8/27 "We want employers to understand the importance of complying with OSHA’s PPE rule for each and every one of their employees," (more)
8/26/2008	Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report showing decline in worker fatalities 8/26 The BLS report showed that the number of worker fatalities declined six percent from 2006. (more)
8/25/2008	Roofing Manufacturer Promotes and Awards Green Practices for Authorized Contractors 8/25 The evaluation is divided into six sections to gauge the level of commitment through both policy and practice throughout their organization from the office to the shipyard to the jobsite (more)
8/22/2008	OSHA Focus on Cranes in the the Construction Industry 8/22 OSHA establishes Regional Emphasis Program on cranes in construction industry to prevent injuries in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico (more)
8/21/2008	New remote monitoring of forklifts 8/21 Lamerholm new FleetControl Manager is an innovative and intuitive system that allows companies to optimize its investment in vehicle mounted computers to provide total fleet management. (more)
8/20/2008	Your Ecological House: Benefits of metal roofs 8/20 Serendipitously, durability and sustainability often go hand in hand, so a good financial investment is also a good investment for the planet. (more)
8/19/2008	Certified Green Professionals Now Top 1,000, Says NAHB 8/19 Home owners and home buyers can visit the NAHB Web site state-by-state list at www.nahb.org/builderremodelerdirectory and click on CGP to find a professional with that designation. (more)
8/18/2008	GE Money and Certainteed Construct New Consumer Finance Program 8/18 GE Money today announced a multi-year agreement with CertainTeed, North America’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, to provide consumer financing through select contractors nationwide. (more)
8/18/2008	Roofing Material Price Gouging? 8/18 Valley man says stores are taking advantage of hurricane victims. (more)
8/15/2008	Giant Retailers Look to Sun for Energy Savings 8/15 Retailers are typically obsessed with what to put under their roofs, not on them. Yet the nation’s biggest store chains are coming to see their immense, flat roofs as an untapped resource. (more)
8/14/2008	Companies Take Lead in Assimilation Efforts 8/14 Business leaders hope to counter criticism that immigrants steal jobs and burden public services by highlighting the contributions they make to the U.S. (more)
8/14/2008	U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA focuses special emphasis program on construction safety in Kansas 8/14 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the start of a local emphasis program in Kansas aimed at reducing workplace hazards on residential and commercial construction sites. (more)
8/13/2008	House passes bill to extend E-Verify 8/13 The measure, introduced in July, recognizes that the federal government must develop a mandatory system of employee identification within five years or less that operates uniformly across all 50 states. (more)
8/12/2008	Ansell Sponsors Workplace Safety-Focused Online Community for PPE Industry 8/12 The Online Safety Community is a free social network where PPE professionals can meet, share ideas and work together to pioneer new ways of making workplaces safer and more productive. (more)
8/11/2008	Follansbee Project Wins Best Metal Roofing Award 8/11 Follansbee(R) Honored by Metal Architecture Magazine - Lewis Walpole Library Receives "Best Metal Roofing" Design Award (more)
8/7/2008	'Green' building codes sprout up across USA 8/7 As energy costs rise, more states and cities are adopting policies that encourage or require new construction to be energy-efficient. (more)
8/6/2008	Insurer FM Global Rated #1 for Overall Product and Service Quality 8/6 The findings come just a few months after Euromoney magazine released research recognizing FM Global as the “Best Property Insurer in the World.” (more)
8/5/2008	Illinois workplace safety and health day aims to protect employees 8/5 In conjunction with the safety day, OSHA will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual SHARP/VPP conference on September 17 and 18. (more)
8/4/2008	Tile Roofing Institute Launches “Go Green” Campaign 8/4 New Program Highlight’s Natural Energy-Saving Benefits of Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs (more)
8/1/2008	Missouri: CDL tests must be taken in English 8/1 As part of a crackdown on illegal immigration, new laws in the state of Missouri require that commercial driver license (CDL) tests be given in English with no translation assistance. (more)
7/31/2008	Michican Company recycles roof shingles into Roads 7/31 Crutchall one of two companies in Michigan to recycle roof shingles for roads, parking lots (more)
7/30/2008	Firestone Building Products Announces Manufacturing Personnel Changes 7/30 “We are pleased to welcome Bill, Norm, Tige and David to their new roles within Firestone, as their years of industry experience will no doubt help them excel in their responsibilities,” said Mike Gorey, president of Firestone and chairman, CEO, and president of Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products (more)
7/29/2008	Shingle Eater, Inc. Adds New Tear-off and Demolition Tools 7/29 Shingle Eater, Inc., nationally recognized as the manufacturer of the most dependable shingle removal tools on the market, announces the addition of two new patented tools. (more)
7/28/2008	The Low-Slope Captured About Half of the US Roofing Market in 2007 7/28 Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "US Roofing Market: An Analysis" report to their offering. (more)
7/25/2008	NAHB Slams New Ergonomic Standard Over Flawed Process 7/25 Impractical Construction Methods and Lack of Safety Guidelines Cited (more)
7/24/2008	Immigration issue may stay stalled 7/24 Kansas legislators talked tough about immigration reforms before the last session started. But in the end, they couldn't agree on any. (more)
7/24/2008	New Product Release: Zero V.O.C. Interior Ceramic Paint 7/24 It is formulated with ceramic fillers,giving it excellent high insulating and soundproofing characteristics along with a uniform, easy to apply, hide latex finish. (more)
7/23/2008	Regulatory Alert: July 24 Federal Minimum Wage Increase 7/23 Effective July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage increases from $5.85 to $6.55 per hour. (more)
7/23/2008	S-5! Clamps Used in Googleplex Solar Installation 7/23 Roofing clamps produced by Colorado Springs company S-5! were chosen for what may be the largest corporate campus solar panel installation in the United States or even in the world. (more)
7/22/2008	Talk about prices hitting the roof... 7/22 "We have to charge our customers more because the materials are costing a lot more now" (more)
7/21/2008	Green Roofs - What are They and How Do They Work? 7/21 Landscape architects have developed so-called “green roofs,” which utilize living plant matter and soil on top of a building in order to absorb, collect and reuse rainwater while preventing run-off. (more)
7/18/2008	Flexible, Durable Roof Patching From Republic’s Geogard® Seam Sealer 7/18 GEOGARD Seam Sealer works on a wide range of substrates, including metal, weathered single-ply, built-up, modified bitumen, polyurethane foam and concrete. (more)
7/17/2008	New EPA campaign encourages cell phone recycling 7/17 EPA launched the campaign because many consumers still do not know where or how they can recycle their unwanted cell phones. (more)
7/16/2008	William Buckley passed away 7/16 William "Bill" Buckley, 1957 President of the MRCA, passed away on July 12, 2008. (more)
7/15/2008	SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners 7/15 Applicatants were asked to submit an essay describing, “How Important is the Roofing Industry?” to the Joint Union/Contractor Scholarship Committee. (more)
7/14/2008	TAMKO Products Featured on Coastal Living Idea Cottage 7/14 Second Consecutive Year for TAMKO Products to be Featured (more)
7/11/2008	Grainger Offers Hurricane Preparedness Guide 7/11 Grainger, a leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, has created a 12-page Hurricane Preparedness Guide. (more)
7/10/2008	Confidence drops as economy seen as worsening 7/10 The confidence of small-business owners dropped in the past month as rising prices cut into profits, according to a new Discover survey. (more)
7/9/2008	House Passes Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments 7/9 This bill specifically rejects the erroneous Supreme Court decisions that have reduced the protections for people with disabilities under the ADA, restoring original Congressional intent. (more)
7/8/2008	U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA chief encourages safe cleanup effort 7/8 Cleanup after severe weather is dangerous and may create safety hazards for employees. There are ways to stay safe. (more)
7/7/2008	SRS Acquisitions Wilson Wholesale Supply Company, Inc. 7/5 SRS Acquisition Corporation (“SRS” or “the Company”) announced today that it has recently signed a letter of intent to acquire Wilson Wholesale Supply Company, Inc. (“Wilson”), a leading distributor of roofing and other building products in the Chicago market. (more)
7/4/2008	Contractors, suppliers lament spike in cost of some materials 7/4 What should be a banner year for roofing contractors is turning into a battle to keep up with rising costs of materials and building supplies. (more)
7/4/2008	SRS Announces Acquisition of Roofing Distributor, Southern Shingles, L.P. 7/4 Southern Shingles has developed a strong local brand that SRS will continue to use locally as it builds on this platform for growth in the Texas market. (more)
7/3/2008	NRCA and MCA to hold joint meeting 7/3 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will hold a regional meeting in conjunction with The Metal Construction Association's (MCA's) 2008 semi-annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, July 29-31. (more)
7/2/2008	Local construction, roofing businesses eyeing feds' immigration team cautiously 7/2 A fugitive enforcement team that will track down undocumented workers who miss court dates will call Waco home beginning in mid-August — and local employers are wondering if this seven-member squad will come knocking on their doors. (more)
7/1/2008	Construction materials costs go through roof 7/1 A combination of soaring global demand and high energy prices has caused construction material prices to explode for both commercial and residential builders. (more)
6/30/2008	Hub grows green roof study 6/30 The Boston city is commissioning a $50,000 study to determine guidelines, requirements and a cost-benefit analysis for creating green roofs on existing municipal buildings, including schools, and new construction projects. (more)
6/27/2008	Pfister Energy Leads the Way in Solar Roofing 6/27 Pfister Energy was the company that installed one of the first solar-integrated roofs in the United States five years ago (more)
6/26/2008	SPRI/ORNL begin phase-two of metal fastener corrosion study 6/26 SPRI has advanced to the second phase of a test program to determine the potential for various types of wood preservatives to cause corrosion of metal components in low-slope roofing systems. (more)
6/25/2008	GE Energy, GAF Materials Corporation Form Alliance to Bring Solar Energy to Homes and Businesses 6/25 GE Energy and GAF now offer customers one-stop shopping for new roofs and solar electric systems. (more)
6/25/2008	U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA unveils new flood and tornado cleanup and recovery Web page 6/25 Employers and employees involved in cleanup and recovery activities following the Midwest floods and tornadoes will benefit from a new Web page at www.dol.gov posted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (more)
6/24/2008	New Metal-Era Website Launched 6/24 New website offers resources & tools to industry professionals. (more)
6/23/2008	PSI Promotes and Hires! 6/23 Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) is a leading independent engineering and testing firm and one of the largest consulting engineering firms in North America (more)
6/19/2008	ABC Supply Co. Inc. Names 11 New Managing Partners 6/19 Founded in 1982, ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation’s largest distributors of siding, windows and other select exterior building products. (more)
6/18/2008	Damar Truck Deck Introduces Workman Series 6/18 Transform Your Work Truck Bed into the Ultimate Storage System (more)
6/17/2008	CDC report: Hispanic workers at elevated risk of injury, death 6/17 Contributors to the high risk of injury death for Hispanic workers include work in riskier jobs, inadequate control of recognized safety hazards, and inadequate training and supervision of workers (more)
6/16/2008	CertainTeed Corporation Supports Habitat for Humanity’s 2008 Home Builders Blitz 6/16 As a national partner for the project, CertainTeed is donating roofing, vinyl and fiber cement siding, insulation and gypsum wallboard products. (more)
6/13/2008	The Alliance releases ergonomics report 6/13 The report focuses on ergonomics, the science of fitting workplace conditions and physical demands to a work force's physical capabilities. (more)
6/12/2008	Property Managers and Owners Now Can Use 6/12 Thermo-Gel spray-on fireproofing is easy to use on buildings and foliage And is safe for the environment (more)
6/11/2008	NAHB Releases Essential Accounting Tool for Housing Industry 6/11 This easy-to-read manual explains basic principles for processing financial data, whether builders are doing it themselves or using an outside firm. (more)
6/10/2008	Aspen Contracting to use EagleView Measurements Technology in measuring roofs 6/10 Aspen Contracting constantly strives to improve its business practices through the use of technology. (more)
6/9/2008	AIA, SFAA and NASBP Announce Revision to A312-1984 Performance Bond and Payment Bond 6/9 The revision provides an interim response to surety concerns that the Payment Bond has been incorrectly interpreted in the courts. (more)
6/6/2008	MRCA Member, D.C. Taylor, Announces Safety & Sales Awards 6/6 D.C. Taylor Co., a commercial and industrial roofing contractor, announced its 2007 Employee Safety Awards at D.C. Taylor Co.’s Annual Team Dinner (more)
6/5/2008	GAF kicks off grand opening of Texas TPO facility 6/5 Located approximately 50 miles north of Dallas, the 185,000-square-foot facility is strategically positioned to provide TPO membrane and accessory products in the western and southern TPO markets. (more)
6/4/2008	SPRI releases final report on Thermal Performance of Ballast Study 6/4 SPRI released a report on "Evaluating the Energy Performance of Ballasted Roof Systems" (more)
6/3/2008	Hurricane Season Begins - Get Serious, Be Prepared 6/3 Hurricane Season 2008 began June 1st, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants residents living in hurricane prone areas to get serious and be prepared now. (more)
6/3/2008	Officials: Roofers started Universal Studios fire 6/3 Workers using a blowtorch on the roof of a movie set building facade at Universal Studios accidentally set a huge fire that swept through the back lot, fire officials said Monday. (more)
6/2/2008	Custom-Bilt Metals Supports Local Character 6/2 Neoclassical edifice receives Custom-Bilt Metals Vail Majestic Copper shingles; solid copper to last through the 21st century (more)
5/30/2008	Insurer FM Global Makes Its Premium Risk Prevention Data Available at No Cost 5/30 Release of unique source of property protection information reflects changing global risk environment (more)
5/29/2008	Stevens Announces Price Increases for Roofing Membrane Products 5/29 According to Peter Kesser, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “We are under pressure to react to feedstock price increases for our raw materials, which are rising proportionately with global crude oil & derivatives … (more)
5/28/2008	New-Home Sales Up in April Following Downward Revision in March 5/28 "We still need a great deal of help from the Administration and Capitol Hill to halt the downward trends in home sales and house prices that are producing such a drag on our nation's economy and disrupting financial markets." (more)
5/27/2008	George H. Miller, FAIA, Elected 2010 AIA President 5/27 Hainsfurther and Loeffelman elected as new vice presidents; Loos elected secretary (more)
5/26/2008	New Member Spotlight: Aspen Contracting, Inc. 5/26 Barely two years old, MRCA member Aspen Contracting, Inc. is on track to post $50 million in sales during 2008. (more)
5/23/2008	Gypsum Wallboard from CertainTeed among Building Materials Donated to St. Jude Dream Home® 5/23 The St. Jude Dream Home® in Hurricane, W. Va., is home to the first drywall ever manufactured at the new CertainTeed Gypsum Plant in nearby Moundsville, W. Va. (more)
5/22/2008	GSA Announces New Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings 5/22 This newly created office will work in conjunction with the Department of Energy's office that will have a similar responsibility for commercial buildings. (more)
5/21/2008	Greenest Building on the Planet Honored on Earth Day 5/21 Leopold Center's low-carbon, high-efficiency design wins national honor for Cedarburg architecture firm on Earth Day. (more)
5/20/2008	Local builder turns green to jump-start business 5/20 Sometimes, “going green” is just good for business (more)
5/19/2008	In wake of twister, Kansas town is rebuilding green 5/19 The city's rebuilding process may not only re-invent Greensburg but provide a model for "green" building everywhere. (more)
5/16/2008	A.R.E. Offers Total Truck Bed Solutions 5/16 Truck Caps, Accessories Turn Pickups into Economic Alternatives for Fleet Owners (more)
5/15/2008	OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health 5/15 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) for May 15-16, 2008, in Washington, D.C. (more)
5/14/2008	Commercial Products Group Receives Award of Excellence 5/14 “This is quite an honor”, said Steimle, “when you consider that Tomkins has 45 building products manufacturing locations in North America." (more)
5/12/2008	Postal Rates Go Up 5/12 On May 12, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will adjust prices for mailing services — First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. (more)
5/9/2008	2008 CERTA program safety practices 5/9 NRCA and CNA Insurance Cos. have revised the NRCA/MRCA Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA) program safety practices to reflect current roofing products available and application procedures for torch-applied roofing materials. (more)
5/8/2008	Shepherd Color Introduces Black 30C933 Stir-in Pigment 5/8 Black 30933 is CI Pigment Black 26. Typical applications include liquid and powder coatings, silicate and masonry coatings and radiation cured coatings. (more)
5/7/2008	Credit Tightening on Builder Loans Threatens to Prolong Housing Downturn 5/7 The mortgage credit crunch has spilled over into the housing production loan market, threatening to prolong the current housing downturn, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today. (more)
5/6/2008	Builders Lead the Way in Energy Efficient Housing, Congress Told 5/6 NAHB told Congress on April 24th that the best way to help small home builders promote residential energy efficiency and sustainability technology in home construction is by extending tax incentives for new energy-efficient homes. (more)
5/5/2008	Hard times for contractors soften bids, towns learn 5/5 "Because the housing market is down so bad, the residential guys are bidding the commercial work at residential pricing," (more)
5/2/2008	EPDM group champions recycling 5/2 During the past 18 months, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has been conducting research into the possible recycling of its product. (more)
5/1/2008	SpectraROOF complete range of roofing 5/1 SpectraROOF has added a complete suite of system accessories to compliment its range of advanced polymeric single ply membranes. (more)
4/30/2008	SPRI Elects Hickman as President for 2008-2009 Term 4/30 Hickman is Chairman of the Board of W.P. Hickman Company, a roof accessories manufacturer headquartered in Asheville, N.C. (more)
4/29/2008	U.S. Labor Department kicks off youth job safety campaign on TODAY show 4/29 Safety and health events, activities planned nationwide (more)
4/28/2008	Home Owner Update: Choosing the Right Roofer to do the Job 4/28 Hail damage will not ruin your home overnight, but being hasty selecting a roofer can. (more)
4/25/2008	Missouri driving school owner, director guilty of CDL testing fraud 4/25 The Missouri DOR has cancelled or suspended all the CDLs issued in the case and retested all the CDL holders that were processed through the two men involved in this investigation. (more)
4/24/2008	OSHA launches alliance with Roofing Contractors Association and Roofers' Local #30 4/24 Goal is to promote safety and health for employees in local roofing industry (more)
4/23/2008	Nation now in Mild Recession, says NAHB Cheif Economist 4/23 The deepening slump in the nation's housing markets has seriously eroded consumer sentiment and pushed the economy into a mild recession. (more)
4/22/2008	Take Steps to Save Energy on Earth Day (April 22) 4/22 How will you celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few Energy Saving Steps courtesy of NAHB. (more)
4/21/2008	EPA issues new rules for lead-safe work practices 4/21 To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint, EPA is issuing new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities, or schools built before 1978. (more)
4/18/2008	Training and safety rules reduce the risk of a job hazard in construction 4/18 "Quick is good, but being safe and accurate is better," he said. "I always tell them to slow down, get it right." (more)
4/17/2008	DHS extends training period for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students 4/17 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released an interim final rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students. (more)
4/16/2008	New Leadership takes helm at Performance Roof Systems, Inc. Manufacturing Company 4/16 PRS announced that Bob Seeley has been selected as President and CEO in charge of the U.S. operations, effective March 4, 2008. (more)
4/15/2008	ABC Supply Co. Inc. Repeats as Gallup Great Workplace Award Winner 4/15 For the second consecutive year, ABC Supply Co. Inc. has been honored with a Gallup Great Workplace Award. The company is one of only 20 worldwide to receive the 2008 award. (more)
4/14/2008	2008 Regional Conference Series Heads to Kansas City The second of three regional conferences heads to the Kansas City area on May 7th. Education sessions, tabletop displays, networking and prizes will all be part of the event to be held at the overland park Convention Center on May 7th. Register now!
4/14/2008	New HILTI TE 2 Rotary Hammer Drills Make Quick Work of Concrete 4/14 Built to withstand harsh jobsite conditions, the powerful new Hilti TE 2 Rotary Hammer Drills efficiently transform 650 watts of motor power into superior drilling performance. (more)
4/11/2008	CSI Releases Draft of UniFormat for Public Comment 4/11 The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has released the first draft of a revision to the 1998 version of UniFormat for public comment. The construction community is invited to comment on the draft. All comments received before June 15, 2008 will be considered by the UniFormat Task Team. (more)
4/10/2008	Birdair Offers Fabric Membrane Cool Roof Opportunities 4/10 Achieving cool roof status is becoming more desirable in the roofing industry; it has been a trend for the last five years and is even required in numerous states in order to comply with energy codes. (more)
4/9/2008	CSI to Elevate Nine Members to Fellowship 4/9 Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and selected by CSI’s Jury of Fellows in recognition of their accomplishments in advancing construction technology, improving construction specifications, educating people in the construction industry or advancing the goals of the Institute. (more)
4/8/2008	Sika Sarnafil Presents Project of the Year Awards 4/8 Twelve contractors were recognized for outstanding workmanship in completing a recent project utilizing a Sika Sarnafil thermoplastic membrane for roofing or waterproofing applications. (more)
4/7/2008	MRCA Welcomes New Members! 4/7/2008 MRCA would like to give a warm welcome to Mastercraft Exterors! Mastercraft Exteriors has offices in Illinois, North Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
4/4/2008	OSHA seeks applications for $6.7 million in new safety and health training grants 4/4 OSHA awards funds to nonprofit organizations to provide training and education programs for employers and employees on safety and health topics selected by OSHA. (more)
4/3/2008	OSHA Implements RSS Feeds for its Communications Products 4/3 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds to provide OSHA customers a personal, direct channel for receiving the latest news and information from the OSHA Web site. (more)
4/3/2008	Worker Faces Charges in Co-Worker's Fall 4/3 (Quad City Times) An employee for a local roofing company is facing federal charges, (more)
4/2/2008	Addressing consumer concerns about climate change 4/2 Business executives are catching up with consumers in expressing concern about global warming and other environmental issues, two global surveys indicate. (more)
4/1/2008	ABC Supply Co. Inc. Repeats as Gallup Great Workplace Award Winner 4/1 For the second consecutive year, ABC Supply Co. Inc. has been honored with a Gallup Great Workplace Award. The company is one of only 20 worldwide to receive the 2008 award. (more)
3/31/2008	Seeking Quality MRCA Member Project Photos for MRCA Directory The MRCA directory is now sent to architects, consultants and others in the industry community. Expanding the circulation of the directory provides a clear value for members. We're looking for quality project photos to use in this year's directory. Email us for more information... deadline is April 18th!
3/31/2008	CertainTeed Swiftstart™ Speeds Installations for Roofing Contractors 3/31 Swiftstart exceeds the minimum 2-inch headlap requirement for metric shingles – an advantage that many competitors do not offer, and also features precision sealant for proper sealing at the eaves. (more)
3/28/2008	American Societ of Safety Engineers offer Key Crane Safety Info 3/28 The NCCCO certification process has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. (more)
3/27/2008	TAMKO Opens New Warehouse in South Carolina 3/27 The new warehouse is a full-service facility with the ability to handle customer pick-ups as well as full truckload shipments. (more)
3/26/2008	Firestone Metal Products Celebrates Grand Opening of New South Florida Plant 3/26 New Miramar facility provides room for growth and strategic location (more)
3/25/2008	CertainTeed Extends LongTerm Weather Exposure Warranty for GlasRoc® Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum 3/25 Designed to cut like regular gypsum board, GlasRoc is lightweight for ease of installation. (more)
3/24/2008	Jacobus Bus ATAS Founder Passes Away 3/24 Jacobus "Jack" P. Bus, founder of ATAS International Inc., died on Jan. 27, 2008. He was 80 years old (more)
3/21/2008	Englert and Soprema Announce Alliance 3/21 Englert Inc. and SOPREMA Inc. (USA) have announced a strategic alliance to cross sell each other’s product lines and to offer a single-source warranty that will cover all roofing systems sold and distributed by both companies. (more)
3/20/2008	TRI Offers Contractors Certification Programs 3/20 The TRI Certification Programs address broad-based tile roofing practices and techniques that impact estimating, planning and execution of commercial and residential projects. (more)
3/19/2008	Latest Solar Cells Look Like Regular Roof Shingles 3/19 Increasing numbers of people are putting their roofs to work generating electricity. And that does not necessarily mean installing unsightly steel-and-glass solar energy modules. (more)
3/18/2008	Mule-Hide® Adds CA Title 24-Compliant KoolCap™ to Self-Adhering Mod Bit Line 3/18 Bright White Granules Deliver Long-Lasting Cool Roof Performance (more)
3/17/2008	Step closer to single voice for roofing in UK 3/17 Following discussions between the Flat Roofing Alliance and The National Federation of Roofing Contractors, a small informal working body titled the Joint Roofing Council has been formed. (more)
3/14/2008	Industry Groups Seek to Kill Ozone Rules 3/14 Groups representing utilities, manufacturers and many other industries are making a last-minute push to persuade the Bush administration to drop proposed new air-quality standards for ozone (more)
3/13/2008	Simple Steps Can Keep Local Governments In Compliance With Fair Housing Act 3/13 Settlement in South Carolina Case Shows Need for Caution (more)
3/12/2008	Report highlights decades-long cutbacks at OSHA 3/12 OMB Watch concludes that even if a new administration chooses to make worker safety a priority and revitalize OSHA management, resource constraints will still present a challenge. (more)
3/11/2008	Few workplaces define ‘diversity’ within managing efforts 3/11 The good news from the 2007 State of Workplace Diversity Management Report is evidence of greater awareness of diversity in a general sense. (more)
3/10/2008	Firestone contributes $1 million to NRCA's new organization 3/10 The donation was made without strict limitations tied to it. A Firestone Building Products representative will serve on the center's board of directors. (more)
3/7/2008	OSHA announces new combustible dust safety and health topics Web page 3/7 Topics Web page to help employers address hazardous combustible dust and provide recommendations to prevent and control these hazards. (more)
3/6/2008	ICC to Develop Green Building Certification 3/6 The International Code Council will unveil a certification program to ensure that code officials understand the application of green building technologies. (more)
3/5/2008	NRCA president testifies before House committee 3/5 Robert P. Daly Jr., president of Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Kansas City, Kan., testified before the House Committee on Small Business regarding the growing paperwork burden imposed on small businesses by government regulation. (more)
3/4/2008	CertaSpec™ Software by CertainTeed Speeds Specification of Steep- and Low-Slope Roofing 3/4 A valuable, new spec-writing tool is available to help roofing professionals and specifiers quickly write steep- and low-slope roofing specifications for job submittal packages (more)
3/3/2008	Bradco Supply marks the end of one era as it begins a new one 3/3 Barry Segal, founder and CEO of Bradco Supply, has officially announced his retirement. (more)
2/29/2008	NRCA forms new organization 2/29 NRCA has established the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing. (more)
2/28/2008	LiveRoof, LLC Announces Co-Marketing Arrangement With Firestone Building Products 2/28 "We are excited to be teaming up with the Firestone sales network of independent sales representatives and expect our relationship to be mutually beneficial in a number of ways.” (more)
2/28/2008	Will Flourscent Lime Green be the New Black? 2/28 Under the new regulations, virtually all workers whose jobs take them within the right-of-way of any Federal-aid highway will be required to wear high-visibility clothes in compliance with the ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 standard for safety apparel. (more)
2/27/2008	MRCA T and R committee member Rob Therrien named as 2008-09 NRCA president 2/27 - Robert W. Therrien Jr. elected 2008-09 president of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) during NRCA's 121st Annual Convention held Feb. 19-23. (more)
2/27/2008	Rene Dupuis receives NRCA's J.A. Piper Award 2/27 MRCA Technical Advisor Rene Dupuis was named the 61st recipient of NRCA's J. A. Piper Award during NRCA's 121st Annual Convention held Feb. 19-23. (more)
2/27/2008	Cutting Performance that outlasts HILTI WSR 1000 Reciprocating Saw 2/27 Delivering high productivity with less weight, the Hilti WSR 1000 Reciprocating Saw offers quality and productivity in a slim, lightweight package (more)
2/27/2008	Rene Dupuis receives NRCA's J.A. Piper Award 2/28 Rene Dupuis, presdient of SRI Consultants Inc., Middleton, Wisc., was named the 61st recipient of NRCA's J. A. Piper Award during NRCA's 121st Annual Convention held Feb. 19-23.
2/26/2008	Business to face higher fines for hiring illegal immigrants 2/26 The government said Friday that it will soon increase fines against employers who hire illegal immigrants by 25 percent, the first increase in almost a decade. (more)
2/25/2008	New law will spur investment in the roofing industry 2/25 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) commends President Bush for signing into law H.R. 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. (more)
2/22/2008	TAMKO Introduces Elements Dockboard 2/22 Elements DockBoard brings Durability Seaside (more)
2/21/2008	Home Builders Support Project Lifeline 2/21 Project Lifeline, a new program unveiled today by the Bush Administration to help strapped home owners to avoid foreclosure, received the support of the nation's home builders. (more)
2/20/2008	Vaughn Reinvents the Framing Hammer 2/20 The S2, already receiving International recognition by winning numerous design awards, presents a revolutionary look and feel to the ordinary framing hammer. (more)
2/19/2008	"ROOF MOSS REMOVER" Roof-Shingle Moss-Removal Tool Invented 2/19 InventHelp announces that two of its clients, inventors from Springfield, Ore., have designed a roof-maintenance tool for removing dead moss from composite shingles. (more)
2/18/2008	The Flat Roofing Alliance - promoting quality and excellence in flat roofing 2/18 The Flat Roofing Alliance announce its Annual Awards Ceremony, the FRA Awards. (more)
2/15/2008	Roth's Annual Energy Summit Draws Major Retail Players 2/15 Roth Hosts Fourth Annual Conference to Educate U.S. Retailers to the Latest News and Trends in Green Business Strategies (more)
2/14/2008	HI-Perf Vented Fascia: Commercial Roof Ventilation at the Eave 2/14 Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, introduces the latest addition to the Metal-Era Airflow Solutions line: Hi-Perf Vented Fascia. (more)
2/13/2008	Americans Incorrectly Feel Safer From Fire At Home 2/12 Results of New Survey Mostly Unchanged from Three Years Ago (more)
2/13/2008	Onset Computer Corp Announces Free White Paper on Monitoring Green Roof Performance 2/13 Onset Computer Corporation, the “HOBO®” data logger company, today announced a free, white paper entitled, "Monitoring Green Roof Performance with Weather Stations." (more)
2/11/2008	Outlook for employment law developments this year 2/11 Employment law is fickle, affected by election-year politics, new legislation, court decisions, societal trends, the state of the economy, and media and cultural events. (more)
2/8/2008	USCIS to streamline H-1B petition processing 2/8 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new customer service initiative to streamline the adjudication of H-1B petitions. (more)
2/7/2008	New border crossing requirements effective January 31 2/7 U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance for the new U.S. Passport Card on February 1 in anticipation of land border travel document requirements. (more)
2/6/2008	OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries Beginning Feb. 1, 2008 2/6 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today reminded employers that beginning Feb. 1, 2008, they must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during 2007. Employers are required to post OSHA Form 300A (summary). The 2007 summary must be posted from Feb. 1 to April 30, 2008. (more)
2/5/2008	OSHA Establishes a New National Emphasis Program on Silica 2/5 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) to target worksites where employees are at risk for developing silicosis. (more)
2/4/2008	AES Raptor Intruduces New Fall Protection System 2/4 Portable System Prevents Worker Falls and Deaths (more)
2/1/2008	Metal-Era Expands Continuing Education Program 2/1 Based on the continuing success of Metal-Era’s Understanding ANSI/SPRI ES-1 program, Metal-Era has added Principles of Commercial Ventilation to its program offerings. (more)
1/31/2008	EPDM association plans plenty after five years 1/31 The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA), after celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2007, will focus on several key research and education projects this year. (more)
1/30/2008	Polyfoam joins USGBC 1/30 As a member of USGBC, Polyfoam will have a significant role in the advancement of a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in its production of polyurethane foam products. (more)
1/29/2008	G-P president of gypsum division retires 1/29 Georgia-Pacific LLC announced that Dave Fleiner, president-gypsum, will retire effective Feb. 29. Brent Paugh, vice president of sales for gypsum, will assume the role of president-gypsum upon Fleiner's retirement. (more)
1/28/2008	NERCA Presents 10 Hr OSHA Roofing Safety Training 1/28 The two day class will be held February 26 & 27 in Danbury, CT. Deadline for registration is Feb 15th. (more)
1/25/2008	ASSE urges OSHA to withdraw rule updating consensus standards 1/25 In a recent letter, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President Michael J. Thompson, CSP, urged OSHA to withdraw the Dec. 14, 2007, direct final rule updating OSHA standards based on national consensus standards. (more)
1/24/2008	OSHA Extends the Comment Period for the Confined Spaces in Construction NPRM 1/24 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today in the Federal Register that they have extended the public comment period for 30 days on the Agency's Confined Spaces in Construction Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (more)
1/23/2008	OSHA recognized for extraordinary service to small businesses 1/23 The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of the National Ombudsman recognized the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for its outstanding service and responsiveness to small businesses coping with regulatory enforcement issues. (more)
1/21/2008	CertainTeed® Gypsum Plant Receives ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management Systems 1/21 This standard centers around environmental management systems, with requirements for organizations to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner. (more)
1/18/2008	RSI Publishes Reaction from the roofing industry: 1/18 RSI Magazine published a few reactions from the roofing industry in relation to the loss of the great Ken Hendricks. (more)
1/17/2008	Carlisle’s Sure-Flex Earns Energy Star Rating 1/17 Carlisle SynTec has received Energy Star approval for its Sure-Flex PVC white membrane. (more)
1/16/2008	NRCA staff member appointed to OSHA advisory committee 1/16 Tom Shanahan, NRCA's associate executive director of education and risk management, has been appointed to OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). (more)
1/15/2008	New lithium battery safety rule affects travelers 1/15 Passengers are no longer able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage as of Jan. 1, 2008 (more)
1/14/2008	OSHA Offers Tips to Protect Employees During Cold Weather 1/14 Some areas of the nation have already experienced the harsh, sometimes damaging effects of winter. With the cold weather upon us, OSHA is encouraging employers and employees to take necessary precautions to prevent and treat cold-related health problems. (more)
1/11/2008	CertainTeed® Building Products Reach New Heights in Unique Silo Renovation Project 1/11 CertainTeed® building products reached toward the sky last year in a unique renovation of two silos on Carlton Island in the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York. (more)
1/10/2008	Housing-related industry working to survive crunch 1/10 Three manufacturing companies say their operations have been affected by the downturn in the housing industry. (more)
1/9/2008	Commercial Construction Forecasts Look Warily to 2008 1/9 “Our forecast anticipates the impact of a significant economic growth slowdown on the construction industry, but does not predict a recession.” (more)
1/8/2008	Winter warm-up can cause costly roof repairs 1/8 "You can see the results of what an ice dam can do. It curls up your shingles," said homeowner Jim Asenbrenner. (more)
1/7/2008	Study claims no shortage of U.S. science and engineering graduates 1/7 U.S. colleges graduate far more scientists and engineers than are hired each year. (more)
1/4/2008	MRCA adds MSDS links to site! Click to view them here!
1/4/2008	EPA: Fuel economy bill will effectively reduce emissions 1/4 According to EPA, new energy legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Bush last week provides a federal fuel economy standard that offers environmental benefits, energy security, and economic certainty for the nation. (more)
1/3/2008	OSHA records another successful enforcement year in FY 2007 1/3 In FY 2007, OSHA conducted 39,324 total inspections, a 4.3 percent increase over its stated goal of 37,700. (more)
1/2/2008	Ice dams pose a significant threat to your roof 1/2 Those huge glistening icicles hanging from the edge of your house or business may look pretty, but they could in fact be causing some significant damage to your home. (more)
1/1/2008	HAPPY NEW YEARS! 1/1 The MRCA office wishes everyone a safe and happy new years! Our office will be closed 1/1/08 and will be back on the 2nd.
12/31/2007	Hydro Stop Inc. acquired by Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc. 12/31 They will continue to operate under the name Hydro Stop LLC and maintain current operations based in Charleston, S.C.. (more)
12/28/2007	Metal panels ready to meet performance standards 12/28 The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has recently taken steps to make architects, architectural students, universities, and builders more aware of benefits of insulated metal panels. (more)
12/27/2007	MRCA offers condolences to family of Ken Hendricks. 12/26 Hendricks, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ABC Supply Co. passed away after falling through his roof last Thursday. (more)
12/27/2007	Tile Roofing Institute adds certification programs 12/27 Starting in 2008 the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) will expand its certification efforts by offering two one-day educational and professional development programs. (more)
12/26/2007	Chicago establishes grant program for green and cool roofs 12/26 "There simply is no downside when it comes to preserving and protecting the environment," said Mayor Daley at a press conference (more)
12/25/2007	Get ready to pay for PPE 12/25 The rule becomes effective on Feb. 3, 2008, and employers must implement it’s provisions by May 15, 2008. (more)
12/24/2007	OSHA revises Enhanced Enforcement Program 12/24 The revised program will have increased enforcement emphasis on those employers that have a history of violations with OSHA (more)
12/21/2007	Happy Holidays! 12/21 MRCA Wishes our Members a Happy Holiday Season and a Safe New Years! Our office will be closed December 24th & 25th, but will be available the rest of the week.
12/20/2007	Local Manufacturer Receives Coveted CRCA 2007 Supplier of the Year Award 12/20 The award was presented to ADVANCED Architectural Sheet Metal Inc. at the CRCA Annual Awards Dinner December 7th, 2007. (more)
12/19/2007	International travel: New document requirements beginning soon 12/19 DHS will be issuing a notice in the Federal Register soon formally announcing the change. (more)
12/18/2007	BLS report November 2007 employment statistics 12/18 The number of unemployed persons (7.2 million) saw little change in November, and the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent for the third month in a row (more)
12/17/2007	BASF announces price increase for acrylic and styrene-acrylic latex 12/17 BASF attributed the price increase to higher raw material, feedstock, freight and energy costs. (more)
12/14/2007	United States Aluminum joins PPG Certified Applicator Program 12/14 As the newest member of PPG/CAP, United States Aluminum joins an elite group of commercial coating applicators certified by PPG to apply high-performance fluoropolymer coatings to aluminum architectural components. (more)
12/13/2007	NRCA's 2007 Contractor of the Year: Commercial 12/13 MRCA's own Great Lakes Roofing Corp. Excels by Taking Care of Building Owners and Employees (more)
12/12/2007	IRS updates standard mileage rates 12/12 Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the standard mileage rates for businesses is 50.5 cents per mile. (more)
12/11/2007	OSHA's Most Cited Standards: Is Your Business At Risk? 12/11 OSHA recently published data on its most frequently cited standards and highest penalty amounts, for fiscal year 2007 (more)
12/11/2007	The Barrington roof tile 12/11 Australian made, Barrington provides a thirty year structural and colour fast guarantee. (more)
12/10/2007	CertainTeed® Insulation Honored as Supplier of the Year by Insulate America 12/10 Insulate America®, an association of independent insulation contractors, has honored CertainTeed Corporation with its Supplier of the Year Award for 2006. The award was given in recognition of CertainTeed’s outstanding and ongoing support of Insulate America. (more)
12/7/2007	NRCA Offers a new manual: Membrane Roof Systems 2007 12/7 This publication is the first of a four-part series intended to update and supercede The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, Fifth Edition, including its 2003 and 2006 interim updates. (more)
12/6/2007	Immigration at Record Level, Analysis Finds 12/6 Immigration over the past seven years was the highest for any seven-year period in American history. (more)
12/5/2007	E.P.A. Is Sued by 12 States Over Reports on Chemicals 12/5 The suit asks the court to reverse the agency’s move and so restore all the chemical reporting requirements that were previously part of its Toxics Release Inventory program, or T.R.I. (more)
12/4/2007	White House cuts 2008 economic forecast 12/4 The White House cut its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2008 on Thursday and acknowledged that troubles in the housing market had been "more pronounced" than expected. (more)
12/3/2007	CertainTeed’s ProRoc® Type X Gypsum Board Receives UL V450 Fire-Rated Assembly Listing 12/3 CertainTeed Gypsum, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s leading producer of gypsum products, announces that ProRoc® 5/8" Type X Gypsum Board was recently added to the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) V450 design. V450 is a UL-listed fire-rated, non-load bearing wall assembly. (more)
11/30/2007	Tremco to supply cool roofing for Clinton Climate Initiative 11/30 Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance, of Beachwood, Ohio, was named a supplier of cool roof systems to the Clinton Foundation's Climate Initiative (CCI). (more)
11/29/2007	IRS extends tax filing and payment deadlines for Southern California wildfire victims 11/29 Taxpayers affected by the wildfires in a declared presidential disaster area can claim disaster-related casualty losses on their federal income tax return (more)
11/29/2007	IRS Announces 2008 Mileage Rates 11/29 - The IRS this week issued the 2008 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of driving for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. (more)
11/28/2007	OSHA's New Publications Web Page Responds to Audience Needs 11/28 OSHA today unveiled a new Publications page on its Web site at www.osha.gov that allows visitors to access OSHA's resources in an efficient and user friendly way. (more)
11/27/2007	Harness Roofing hurdles language barrier 11/27 When Harness Roofing launched an aggressive employee training program in 2006, it placed an emphasis unusual in the industry on training geared to Spanish-speaking employees and on training English-speaking employees to work with this rapidly expanding segment of the work force. (more)
11/26/2007	Firestone, GAF and Petersen Aluminum Donate to Midwest Roofing Contractors Association 11/26 Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, GAF and Petersen Aluminum donated $5,000 to the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Foundation during the 58th Annual MRCA Convention and Trade Show held in Nashville, Tenn. (more)
11/23/2007	PPE payment: OSHA announces final rule 11/23 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE). (more)
11/22/2007	OSHA Release on 2006 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses with Days Away from Work 11/22 Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao on 2006 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses with Days Away from Work (more)
11/21/2007	NRCA offers Ask the Expert webinar 11/21 NRCA will offer its final Ask the Expert webinar of 2007 on Dec. 4. (more)
11/20/2007	U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces new membership of OSHA advisory committee 11/20 U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced the appointment of seven members to the 12-person National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH). (more)
11/19/2007	Karnak Corporation introduces new “KANOPY” product line seal 11/19 KANOPY signifies Karnak’s commitment to develop products that protect the environment, save energy and reduce waste. (more)
11/13/2007	Nationwide Introduces PERMAPRIME™ Waterproofing Gray Adhesive Roofing Primer Sealer 11/13 PERMAPRIME™ is a gray, elastomeric waterproofing, acrylic adhesive, insulating ceramic, Roof Primer Sealer. (more)
11/11/2007	OMG introduces OlyBond 500 Green roof insulation adhesive 11/12 OMG, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and building products for the commercial and residential construction industry, has unveiled a new environmentally friendly insulation adhesive available to roofing professionals: OlyBond 500 Green. (more)
11/9/2007	CertainTeed Makes Sense of Green Clutter with New Reference Guide, Greenbuild Booth 11/9 “Sustainable construction is undoubtedly one of the biggest and noisiest topics in our industry today. In this cluttered marketing environment, we understand the challenge in ascertaining what does and does not constitute green construction, which is why we created the CertainTeed ‘Green Building Products’ reference guide,” (more)
11/8/2007	Study: Pronounced gap between Gen Y workers and co-workers 11/8 A new survey by CareerBuilder.com points to more pronounced generational gaps in communications styles and job expectations in the workplace. (more)
11/7/2007	Call for Entries: NAHB National Green Building Awards 11/7 Each year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for excellence in residential green design and construction practices and for green building program and advocacy efforts. (more)
11/6/2007	New law benefits subcontractors, puts burden on contractors 11/6 A new law in Texas has subcontractors cheering, but general contractors are not as thrilled. Under the law, if a project owner defaults, the general contractor is responsible for paying all subcontractors, or if payment is withheld due to a construction-related problem, all subcontractors who are not directly responsible for the problem must still be paid. (more)
11/5/2007	Innovative lightweight canopy to cover city block in Kansas City 11/5 The transparent canopy is made of ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene, which is being used for the first time in the United States. (more)
11/2/2007	NAHB Research Center Awarded OSHA Safety Training Grant 11/2 The Research Center and NAHB will use the $241,248 grant to conduct safety training sessions in home building markets across the United States. (more)
11/1/2007	'Nothing Scary' in Today's Nonresidential Construction Numbers 11/1 Investment in Structures Is Still Treating Economy Well, Economist Simonson Reports (more)
10/31/2007	Saint-Gobain Plants Honored for Safety 10/31 Twenty-two CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics manufacturing sites in the United States recently received awards for safety performance in 2006. (more)
10/30/2007	New Interactive Map Provides Worker Fatality Details 10/30 A new interactive online map is available that enables people to learn about many of the workplace fatalities that have occurred in their own communities. (more)
10/29/2007	CertainTeed Updates Applicator’s Manual 10/29 CertainTeed Corp. introduced its all-new eighth edition of the Shingle Applicator’s Manual (SAM). (more)
10/26/2007	Green Building Web Site Launched 10/26 Grace Construction Products has expanded its green building initiative with the launch of a dedicated section on its Web site (more)
10/25/2007	DOT, DHS agencies to begin using FDMS 10/25 FDMS is a full-featured electronic docket management system that gives federal personnel and docket managers the ability to better manage their rulemakings, adjudications, and other docketed program activities. (more)
10/24/2007	Judge issues preliminary injunction preventing implementation of new DHS rule 10/24 The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Oct. 10 barred the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) from implementing a controversial new rule that could cause U.S. citizens and other authorized workers to lose their jobs. (more)
10/23/2007	OSHA Renews Alliance with the National Safety Council 10/23 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed its alliance with the National Safety Council (NSC) to continue providing health and safety information to the construction and general industries. (more)
10/22/2007	Energy Efficiency is Best Investment for Countering Heating Fuel Costs 10/22 Consumers facing higher winter heating costs of 4 to 22 percent – depending on which fuel powers their home – can use energy efficiency to keep those costs in check while remaining comfortable, advises the Alliance to Save Energy. (more)
10/19/2007	Nonresidential construction markets remain strong 10/19 The Oct. 5, 2007, payroll employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that nonresidential construction is still boosting the economy, despite the homebuilding meltdown (more)
10/18/2007	Dow Announces Polyisocyanurate Asset Reconfiguration 10/18 Driven by a strategy to invest for sustainable growth in the building and construction industry, Dow Building Solutions announced today the decision to reconfigure its polyisocyanurate (polyiso) assets in North America. (more)
10/17/2007	AGC Members Unanumously Vote Against A201 Endorsement 10/17 General Terms and Conditions Document Fails to Provide Balance (more)
10/16/2007	Applications available for NRCA scholarship program 10/16 Informational brochures and official applications for The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress' scholarship program are now available. Applications are for the 2008-09 academic year. (more)
10/15/2007	CBP reaches 2007 container security goal 10/15 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it recently reached its goal of initiating Container Security Initiative (CSI) operations at 58 oversees ports in fiscal year 2007. (more)
10/12/2007	AGC Economist Suggest Materials Cost Calm Ending Soon 10/12 AGC released its fifth Construction Inflation Alert, warning owners, budget setters and contractors to expect larger materials and labor cost increases in 2008 than they have experienced in the past 12 months. (more)
10/11/2007	Jobs Report Understates Nonresidential Construction's Vigor, AGC Says 10/11 Housing Even Weaker than Total Shows, Economist Simonson Asserts (more)
10/10/2007	Architects Cite Top Priorities When Specifying Coatings for Metal Roofs and Walls 10/10 Kynar 500® PVDF ranked #1 in brand preference in national survey of architects (more)
10/9/2007	CertainTeed Introduces Award-Winning Commercial Building Science DVD for Building Professionals 10/9 Commercial Building Science Concepts and Practices illustrates how natural forces affect a building and outline strategies for achieving energy efficient buildings, identifying trouble spots in construction, and planning for safety, comfort and convenience. (more)
10/8/2007	Some Do's and Don'ts in Picking Green Products 10/8 Sorting through green claims is important to anyone dedicated to positive environmental change. (more)
10/5/2007	Two Relatively Optimistic Housing Market Forecasts 10/5 Two relatively optimistic housing market forecasts factored heavily in an active day of presentations were held last week. (more)
10/4/2007	Immigration Work Permit Tracking Tool 10/4 Businesses, facing a government crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants, now have one more tool to help them verify a worker's status. (more)
10/3/2007	The Benefits of Record-Keeping 10/3 In recent Buildings.com Roofing News e-newsletters, we have been following (and receiving updates to) the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ Commentary on Roofing Systems. This issue will focus on aspects of control, especially keeping accurate roofing files. (more)
10/2/2007	OSHA lookback review concludes Lead in Construction Standard is still needed 10/2 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the outcome of its Lead in Construction Standard lookback review in today's Federal Register. (more)
10/1/2007	Beacon Roofing Supply Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Fiscal 2007 Results 10/1 Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. ("Beacon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BECN - News) announced results today for its fiscal 2007 third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2007. (more)
9/28/2007	New support for the Green Roof Campaign 9/28 The Flat Roof Alliance and The Mastic Asphalt Council have pledged their formal support for the Green Roof Campaign (more)
9/27/2007	Study finds that construction and contracting companies lag in Internet use 9/27 A study co-sponsored by the Small Business Research Board (SBRB) and Business Today Magazine found that 57 percent of small businesses in the construction and contracting industry do not have Web sites. (more)
9/26/2007	Landscape Architects' Green Roof Kept Runoff Out of DC Sewers 9/26 In July 2006, The American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA replaced the conventional roof on its downtown Washington, DC headquarters with a green roof (more)
9/25/2007	New State of the Art Manufacturing Plant 9/25 Nationwide Chemical Coating Mfrs., Inc. is proud to announce that staff and operations moved to a new Manufacturing Plant and Corporate Headquarters on May 7th, 2007. (more)
9/24/2007	Update on SSA "no-match" letters 9/24 MRCA Members should continue to watch for new developments in this lawsuit before adopting new procedures when in receipt of SSA no-match letters. (more)
9/21/2007	OSHA solicits public input on comprehensive emergency response standard 9/21 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a Request for Information seeking input from the public to determine what action, if any, the Agency should take to further address emergency response and preparedness. (more)
9/20/2007	OSHA to hold public hearing on PPE standards update 9/20 OSHA recently announced that it will hold an informal public hearing regarding the plan to update the personal protective equipment (PPE) design standards. (more)
9/19/2007	DOL announces annual Drug-free Work Week 9/19 The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the 2007 National Drug-Free Work Week will take place October 14 through 20. (more)
9/18/2007	Roofing Industry Alliance For Progress Issues Call for Entries 9/18 The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress, which was established to fund programs addressing critical roofing industry issues, has announced a call for entries for its Roofing Industry's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program. (more)
9/17/2007	CertainTeed's Parent Company Names New North American CEO 9/17 Aschenbroich Named President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation (more)
9/11/2007	Re-launch of Website for Performance Roof Systems, Inc. 9/11 PRS, a leading manufacturer of low-sloped industrial and commercial APP Modified Bitumen roofing solutions, is pleased to announce the re-launch of their website (more)
9/7/2007	Roofing association lobbies to delay implementation 9/7 Re-roof law too expensive, Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association says (more)
9/6/2007	New Roof System Developed by the Department Of Energy Will Save Energy Costs 9/6 The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed new roofing techniques that could save homeowners in the neighborhood of 8% or more in summer utility bills. (more)
9/5/2007	Follansbee's TCS IIR and TCS SatinT Surpass 15,000 Hours of Salt Spray Testing 9/5 Follansbee's TCS II and TCS Satin have exceeded an astonishing 15,000 hours of salt spray testing with no red rust. (more)
9/4/2007	NIOSH provides resources on safety of workers with developmental disabilities 9/4 NIOSH has created a topic page on its website that contains links to the key research that has been conducted by NIOSH and others on the safety and health of workers with developmental disabilities (WDD). (more)
9/3/2007	NRCA participates in a televised debate regarding DHS immigration enforcement policy 9/3 Craig Silvertooth, NRCA's director of federal affairs, was recently on "The News Hour With Jim Lehrer." (more)
8/31/2007	Research using wind lab conducted at Florida International University 8/31 The International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) at Florida International University (FIU) is conducting research using its Wall of Wind (WOW) hurricane simulator in an effort to find a cost-efficient way to reinforce homes in hurricane-prone areas of the U.S. (more)
8/30/2007	2007 EEO-1 Survey 8/30 The Employer Information Report EEO-1, otherwise known as the EEO-1 Report, is required to be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee. The filing deadline for the 2007 EEO-1 Survey is September 30, 2007.
8/29/2007	Local Roofing Contractor Celebrates 100 Years, Wins Award 8/29 MRCA Member, Wm. Kramer & Son, Inc., one of Ohio’s most respected and successful commercial roofing contractors, recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary in the roofing industry. (more)
8/28/2007	CertainTeed Corporation Offers Newest Edition of the Preeminent Shingle Applicator’s Manual (SAM 8) 8/28 Considered the roofing industry’s most authoritative book on shingle application, the fully illustrated manual contains the most up-to-date information on shingle roofing installation. (more)
8/27/2007	SMRCA Announces Scholarship Winners 8/27 The Governors for the Scholarship Grant Committee awarded four Scholarship Grants to college bound students at a June 2007 meeting (more)
8/24/2007	RIMA Offers Special Program Luncheon at Metalcon 2007 8/24 The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association (RIMA) will be presenting a special program workshop and luncheon at the 2007 Metalcon show in Las Vegas, Nevada. (more)
8/23/2007	Green policies not ambitious enough says Sandtoft 8/23 Sandtoft Roof Tiles has issued a bold call to action for construction businesses, urging the sector to make bigger improvements to create a greener industry (more)
8/22/2007	OSHA: 73 percent of violations Serious 8/22 OSHA recently updated a variety of statistics related to the Agency's operations. (more)
8/21/2007	NLRB rules project labor agreement not mandatory for construction contractor 8/21 The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that an agreement between a labor union representing construction craft workers and the owner of an upcoming project to have the owner's construction contractor sign a project labor agreement is unlawful. (more)
8/20/2007	NRCA releases "Comprehensive immigration Report" 8/20 NRCA's member companies face an enduring shortage of workers, as there are not enough domestic workers to meet the growing labor demand facing the roofing industry (more)
8/16/2007	G3 Gutter Cover wins Industry Awards 8/16 Gutter Cover Manufacturer, Grater Gutter Guard announced today that the Company’s G3 Gutter Cover has recently won national recognition by two Industry related groups (more)
8/14/2007	DOL publishes regulations on federal contractors' obligations to veterans 8/14 The new rule, which will become effective September 7, only applies to government contracts of $100,000 or more entered into or modified on or after Dec. 1, 2003. (more)
8/13/2007	Statement by Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Edwin Foulke Jr. on new workplace fatality data 8/13 The fatality rate declined to its lowest level since BLS began collecting data in 1992. (more)
8/9/2007	Do you want the recognition as an MRCA Member? 8/9 Do you want to be able to adverstise yourself as an MRCA Member? Do you want the recongnition that comes with being a member of the MRCA?
8/8/2007	Succulents a low-care roof option 8/8 It may seem like a no-brainer but, just for the record, access is everything if you're planning to install a green roof. (more)
8/7/2007	NRCA releases new live of safety posters 8/7 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released its line of Safety in Sight posters (more)
8/6/2007	SHRM Study highlights FMLA's challenges 8/6 Nearly 40 percent of human resource professionals report that confusion over the Family and Medical Leave Act implementation has led to illegitimate leave being granted (more)
8/3/2007	June contracts increased 8 percent 8/3 "Since mid-2006, the overall pattern for total construction has been shaped by the steep downturn for single-family housing," (more)
8/2/2007	Owens Corning Agrees to Sell Its Siding Business 8/2 Owens Corning announced on July 17 that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Siding Solutions business to Saint-Gobain for $371 million. (more)
8/1/2007	MRCA Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners 8/1 The MRCA Foundation Board of Directors has awarded fourteen scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic years. (more)
7/31/2007	Rebate incentives increase demand for solar-panel roof systems 7/31 To access a list of rebate resources specific to your state, visit the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Web site. (more)
7/30/2007	Metal-Era: Hi-Perf Ridge Vent mazimizes Net Free Air 7/30 Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader of perimeter edge roofing systems and the manufacturer of the new and innovative Structeavent ventilation products, introduces the newest engineered solution to the Metal-Era Airflow product line, the Hi-Perf Ridge Vent. (more)
7/27/2007	Saint-Gobain’s Wellness Program Receives National Recognition 7/27 Employees Say Program ‘Changed our lives’ (more)
7/26/2007	NRCA Offers Green Roof Systems Manual 7/26 The manual provides in-depth technical information regarding the design and installation of quality green roof systems. The focus of the manual is waterproofing aspects of green roof systems. (more)
7/25/2007	Legislation could provide tax incentives for wellness programs 7/25 Senators introduced new legislation — S1753 — that will encourage businesses to implement workplace wellness programs that produce results. (more)
7/24/2007	Minimum Wage Posters 7/24 The federal minimum wage will go up to $5.85 per hour effective today! (more)
7/24/2007	New OSHA case study highlights benefits of comprehensive safety and health program 7/24 OSHA has released a new case study that shows how Ritrama, a signatory of the Graphic Arts Coalition alliance, realized lower workers' compensation premiums and higher productivity and quality after implementing a comprehensive safety and health program. (more)
7/23/2007	The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Assists with Roof System Research 7/23 The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has partnered with Penn State University and will provide $100,000 to contribute to green roofing and solar energy research (more)
7/20/2007	Firestone Building Products Partners with Roofing Contractors to Benefit Local Communities 7/20 Firestone has rewarded qualified MRCA contractors with a material credit for Firestone products installed as part of a donated labor community service project. (more)
7/19/2007	Louisiana Architect Endorses CertainTeed Two-Ply Modified Bitumen Roof Systems For Hurricane-Regions 7/19 In the rescue efforts that followed Hurricane Katrina, it also became apparent that the powerful downward thrust generated by helicopter blades during rescue efforts could put severe stress on the small temperature fissures in roof membranes and sometimes lift them off the roof. (more)
7/18/2007	Waterproofing Made Simple 7/18 All Style Industries introduces its latest product, the Retro-Spin Flashing™. (more)
7/17/2007	MRCA Member Roofing Contractor Puts Safety First 7/17 “At Wm. Kramer & Son, Inc., nothing is more important than the safety of our employees,” commented company President Stephen M. Kramer. (more)
7/16/2007	A green roof for a healthy city 7/16 "They insulate buildings, moderating hot and cold temperatures and reducing energy use." (more)
7/13/2007	Immigrants Race To Get U.S. Citizenship 7/13 Surge In Applications Comes Amid Heated Debate Over Immigration Bill (more)
7/12/2007	BASF announces price increase for acrylic and styrene-acrylic latex 7/12 BASF attributed the price increase to increased raw material, feedstock, freight and energy costs. (more)
7/11/2007	Builders Urge Congress to support market-driven building 7/11 NAHB today told Congress how its members have been in the forefront during the past decade in promoting and developing energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly construction techniques for the mainstream home builder. (more)
7/10/2007	OSHA's hurricane response and recovery resources available for storm season 7/9 This summer and fall, hurricane relief employees stand to benefit from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) products offering tips on safe and healthful work practices following a storm. (more)
7/9/2007	MRCA Announces Two NRCA/MRCA CERTA Train-the-Trainer Reauthorization Classes 7/9 MRCA will host two NRCA/MRCA CERTA Train-the-Trainer Reauthorization Classes - August 2 in Lenexa, Kansas (KC suburb) and October 24 in Nashville, Tennessee (in conjunction with the annual MRCA convention and trade show. (more)
7/6/2007	OSHA offers advice for working in summer heat 7/6 Now that summer has begun, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding all employers and employees nationwide about its safety and health resources, especially those offering best practices for working in hot weather. (more)
7/5/2007	May Construction Jumps 8 Percent 7/5 At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $612.1 billion, new construction starts in May climbed 8% from the previous month, (more)
7/4/2007	NRCA assists in new partnership programs 7/4 NRCA will be working with Washington, D.C.-based Rebuilding Together® (more)
7/3/2007	"Robust" Nonresidential construction overpowered housing slump 7/3 Economist Simonson Expects Private Construction to Keep up the Pace, Weaker Public Spending (more)
7/2/2007	Superior Equipment Sales Chosen as CertainTeed® Select Distributor 7/2 The full-line HVAC products distributor serves Virginia and Eastern North Carolina and is one of seven companies nationwide chosen to participate in the CertainTeed® program. (more)
6/30/2007	Senate immigration bill suffers crushing defeat 6/30 Opponents effectively killed President Bush's long-fought and emotion-laden Senate immigration bill Thursday when members voted against advancing the controversial legislation. (more)
6/29/2007	ABC Supply Co. Inc. Receives Gallup Great Workplace Award 2007 6/29 ABC Supply Co. Inc – one of only 12 companies in the world to receive the award. (more)
6/28/2007	Firestone Strengthens Management Team 6/28 Firestone Building Products Company is pleased to welcome Bob Sterrett as plant manager of its TPO plant in Las Vegas. (more)
6/27/2007	Tecta America Corp. appoints new chief operating officer 6/27 Tecta America Corp., Skokie, Ill., has appointed Mark Gaulin chief operating officer. (more)
6/26/2007	OSHA seeks proposals for $10.1 million in new safety and health training grants 6/26 OSHA awards funds to nonprofit organizations to provide training and education programs for employers and employees on safety and health topics selected by OSHA. (more)
6/25/2007	Legislation provides tax breaks for employers who support reservists 6/25 The bill includes provisions that will cut taxes for small businesses when they continue paying some salary to members of the National Guard and Reserve who are called to duty. (more)
6/22/2007	Action Alert about labor reform bill debate 6/22 The US Senate is expected to debate the Employee Free Choice Act this week. (more)
6/21/2007	TAMKO Combines Reliability of Steel with Energy-Saving Technology in MetalWorks Cool Colors 6/21 MetalWorks Shingles offer an excellent combination of aesthetics and performance making them the ideal choice for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. (more)
6/20/2007	OSHA announces new Directorate of Training and Education 6/20 "Our goal is to make OSHA the gold standard for safety and health training in the United States," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. (more)
6/19/2007	NAHB to Launch National Green Building Program 6/19 The board of directors of the National Association of Home Builders has approved the creation of a national green building program to provide a template for voluntary, market-driven green building all over the country. (more)
6/18/2007	Duro-Last Teams Up With Open Energy 6/18 The alliance between the companies will enable both companies to take advantage of the robust market growth of PV installations on commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. (more)
6/15/2007	NRCA's new officers and directors begin their terms 6/15 NRCA elected new officers and directors during its 120th Annual Convention and Exhibit held March 4-8 in Las Vegas. (more)
6/15/2007	President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform with Associated Builders and Contractors 6/14 Read Entire Speech Here (more)
6/14/2007	Grainger Donation Addresses Shortage of Skilled Employees in Construction Industry 6/14 North America's leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, today donated $20,000 to the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) (more)
6/13/2007	(AP) Bush Offers Concession on Immigration 6/12 President Bush, hoping to salvage immigration overhaul legislation, has agreed to an upfront infusion of money for federal border security efforts in a concession designed to win over skeptical conservatives. (more)
6/13/2007	D. C. Taylor Helps Reduce Hazardous Waste 6/13 The guide provides a concise explanation of the federal regulations administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with respect to roofing materials that may be classified as hazardous waste. (more)
6/12/2007	Roofing Manufacturer Recognizes MRCA Contractors with the 2007 Master Contractor Award 6/12 Firestone gives special recognition to 15 MRCA member contractors who have earned the Master Contractor Award every year since its inception (more)
6/11/2007	Aduddell Industries Announces Extension with Sellers of New York Roofing Companies 6/11 David W. Aduddell Steps Down as Director of Corporate Development But Remains on the Board of Directors (more)
6/8/2007	EnviroAire™ from Johns Manville Wins PCBC Cool Product Award 6/8 Premium Formaldehyde-free™ Air Duct System from Johns Manville Delivers Improved Indoor Air Quality, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Better Acoustics and Home Comfort (more)
6/6/2007	CPI Opens Foam School 6/6 CPI Inc (Construction Polymers International) announced the opening of its Foam School at its Barberton, Ohio, headquarters. (more)
6/5/2007	EEOC issues new work/family balance guidance 6/5 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public meeting focusing on employer best practices to achieve work/family balance, and issued a guidance document on how agency-enforced laws apply to workers with caregiving responsibilities. (more)
6/4/2007	Minimum wage bill signed into effect 6/4 Last Friday afternoon, President Bush signed HR 2206, an appropriations bill that included an increase in the federal minimum wage. (more)
6/1/2007	Court supports OSHA's per-instance violations 6/1 The United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit has found that the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s (OSHRC) authority to set a penalty different from that proposed by OSHA does not entail the authority to change the number of violations charged and disregard the number of violations proven. (more)
5/31/2007	Hot weather brings fluid intake to forefront 6/1 As summer approaches, it’s important to remind workers of sun and heat hazards and ways to protect themselves. (more)
5/30/2007	Downtown Public Square wins national award for "green roof" 5/30 Sharing the award with Metro are two Nashville-based firms -- Hawkins Partners, Inc., a landscape architecture firm and Tuck Hinton Architects. (more)
5/29/2007	Metal-Era Offers Minority Business Credit 5/29 Minority credit is available on all Metal-Era product lines including our roof edges, private label products and airflow products. (more)
5/28/2007	The Dow Chemical Co. announces price increases for MDI and TDI in North America 5/28 The price increases will be effective June 1. (more)
5/25/2007	DOL rule will improve integrity in permanent labor certification program 5/25 The rule ends substitution, which occurs when employers replace one alien applicant with another without losing their places in the processing line. (more)
5/24/2007	OSHA Announces Targeted Inspection Plan for 2007 5/24 Agency targets approximately 4,150 high-hazard worksites (more)
5/23/2007	CertainTeed® Asphalt Roofing Shingles Top Historic Preservation Projects Around America 5/23 CertainTeed® luxury shingle line offers a variety of durable laminated asphalt shingles that complement historic homes and public buildings by creating the authentic look of cedar shake and slate with the benefits of asphalt. (more)
5/22/2007	California's Largest Roofing & Building Supply Company Goes Platinum 5/22 A.L.L. Roofing & Building Materials Corp. Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary (more)
5/21/2007	ASTM International announces call for entries for 2007 Advantage Award 5/21 For more information about the 2007 ASTM International Advantage Award, including competition rules, submission requirements and an official entry form, visit www.astm.org/advantageaward.htm. (more)
5/18/2007	The Dow Chemical Co. announces foreign price increase for MDI 5/18 The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., has announced an increase in its price for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. (more)
5/17/2007	ARMA Names Winners in Accident Prevention Contest 5/17 In 2006, 38 facilities improved their ARMA Index from the prior year. The winners of each group receive the Presidents Award, distinguishing them as the top ARMA Accident Prevention Contest facility for the year in their respective categories. (more)
5/16/2007	Americans To Spend More Than $232 Billion On Home Remodeling In 2007 5/16 That represents a 1.9 percent increase from the record $228 billion spent in 2006, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. (more)
5/15/2007	OIG head presents DOT challenges 5/15 A few of the challenges presented were transportation safety, regulation enforcement, and data quality (more)
5/14/2007	Green-roofing can help grow bottom line 5/14 Natural touch saves heating, cooling costs (more)
5/11/2007	SynTec believes green roofing market is slated to grow 5/11 Carlisle SynTec Inc. is well known for the roofing materials it makes for commercial buildings and institutions. Now, it's becoming a player in the home-roofing market. (more)
5/10/2007	Standing-Seam Metal Roofs 5/10 When a standing-seam metal roof is used to cap off a home, garage, or other structure, the builder’s axiom “water always wins” falls away like rain off the roof. (more)
5/9/2007	Green Roof Awards of Excellence Features 2006's Best 5/9 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities acknowledges the leading innovative and integrative green roof designs at its fifth annual conference and trade show. (more)
5/8/2007	DensDeck Prime Assemblies Exceed New FM Requirements 5/8 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum announced that recent FM Approvals tests give three different roof assemblies using DensDeck® Prime 225, 285 and 315 PSF listings, respectively (more)
5/7/2007	OSHA & industry groups team up for Occupational Safety and Heath Week 5/7 The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) will join together to help educate the public on the benefits of investing in occupational safety, health and environmental programs during North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week May 6-12, 2007. The theme for the event is "All Modes of Transportation." (more)
5/3/2007	U.S. employers may file for H-1B and H-2B work visas 5/3 Highly prized H-1B and H-2B work visas were made available to U.S. employers April 1 for an Oct. 1 start date. (more)
5/2/2007	Upward trend in jobs and salaries for recent college graduates 5/2 Job prospects and starting salaries for recent college graduates are trending upward, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey. (more)
5/1/2007	DHS anticipates revised Form I-9 5/1 Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 form is being worked on, but its release is several months away and is not anticipated before the end of the summer. (more)
4/30/2007	AGC and EPA Indentify ways to 'Green' Construction Equipment and Stay in the Black 4/30 The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today released the findings of a joint study with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused on low-cost ways to reduce air emissions from nonroad construction equipment. (more)
4/27/2007	FKI LOGISTEX Invests in Expanded Sales and Service Organization in Canada 4/27 Company veteran Steve McElweenie to head up FKI Logistex Canada (more)
4/26/2007	Firestone Building Products and Eastern Architectural Representatives Continue Donating to NEREF 4/26 This year, the two companies achieved the original goal put into place in 2003 of donating $50,000 over the course of five years (more)
4/25/2007	Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Expands Commercial Roofing Sales Team to Meet Growing Market Demands 4/25 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC has appointed two new commercial roofing managers, Dan June and Tom Denton, to support DensDeck® Roof Board, DensDeck Prime® Roof Board and DensDeck DuraGuard® Roof Board sales. (more)
4/24/2007	CertainTeed® Landmark™ Series Designer Shingles Hit a Home Run 4/24 CertainTeed® Landmark™ Series Designer Shingles Hit a Home Run at New Arkansas Minor League Ballpark (more)
4/23/2007	Builder Confidence Recedes Further In April 4/23 Deepening problems in the subprime mortgage market continued to take a toll on builder confidence in April. (more)
4/20/2007	As climate worries grow, cities turn green 4/20 The green-roof craze is now climbing city walls--and anyone with a green thumb can cash in. Business 2.0 Magazine reports. (more)
4/18/2007	Plant my roof, stretch my green 4/18 With eye toward environment, longevity, roofing gets back to nature. (more)
4/17/2007	OMG adds new CFO 4/17 Ned Woodbridge hired as Chief Financial Officer (more)
4/16/2007	CertainTeed® Facilities Receive Prestigious Global Awards for Health and Safety Achievements 4/16 Five CertainTeed® manufacturing sites have been honored by Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials manufacturer and parent company of CertainTeed Corporation, for their exceptional commitment to promoting health and safety in the workplace. (more)
4/13/2007	ARMA Accident Prevention Contest Annouces 2006 Winners 4/13 The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has announced the results of the Association’s prestigious Accident Prevention Contest. (more)
4/12/2007	MRCA Members Receive Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Awards 4/12 The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress announced the winners of the seventh annual Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards during NRCA's 120th Annual Convention. (more)
4/11/2007	HILTI Online Now Available in Spanish 4/11 Hilti Online provides instant access – 24 hours a day seven days a week – to product and technical information, including new product and product catalog information as well as news releases, in Spanish. (more)
4/10/2007	Companies Rise to Global Warming Challenge 4/10 As the reality of global warming heats up, many companies are committing themselves to eco-friendly and socially responsible practices in order to curb greenhouse gas emissions. (more)
4/9/2007	NFIB News Tip: How to Minimize the Chance of an Audit 4/9 Macey Davis, tax counsel for the National Federation of Independent Business, offers five tips on how to protect your small business if the IRS comes knocking this tax season. (more)
4/6/2007	IB Roof Systems Introduces New Logo 4/6 IB Roof Systems has a new brand mark logo featuring the tagline, “Expect More.” (more)
4/5/2007	House Bill Advances Immigration Debate 4/5 Reps. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-Ill.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) moved the immigration debate forward by introducing the first major bill in the current Congress aimed at reforming and updating the nation's immigration and border security laws. (more)
4/4/2007	Remodeling Industry Poised for Green Growth 4/4 Consumers want their remodeling projects green and remodelers already answer the call, according to recent research by the NAHB. (more)
4/2/2007	ASSE announces new construction safety standard 4/2 The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the approval of the new American National Standard Institute (ANSI)/ASSE A10.18-2007 standard. (more)
4/2/2007	The Dow Chemical Co. announces price increases for MDI and TDI 4/2 The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., has announced increases in its prices for VORANATE™ toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) in North America. The price increases will be effective April 1 (more)
3/30/2007	IRS announces taxpayer deadline extension 3/30 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced taxpayers have until April 17 to file their 2006 tax returns and pay any taxes due. (more)
3/30/2007	NRCA Elects Robert W. Therrien Jr. Senior Vice President 3/30 Robert W. Therrien Jr., president of The Melanson Co. Inc., Keene, N.H., was elected 2007-08 senior vice president of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) during NRCA's 120th Annual Convention (more)
3/29/2007	NRCA Elects Robert P. Daly Jr. President 3/29 Robert P. Daly Jr., president of Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Kansas City, Kan., was elected 2007-08 president of the National Roofing Contractors Association. (more)
3/28/2007	CertainTeed Insulation, Roofing Chosen to Appear in the Movie “Are We Done Yet?” 3/28 Moviegoers nationwide will see the company’s DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation as well as Landmark™ Premium asphalt roofing shingles in the upcoming Revolution Studios film “Are We Done Yet?.” (more)
3/27/2007	OSHA's Top 25 violations for 2006 3/27 Every year, OSHA compiles statistics on violations to its standards. During 2006, there were 106,015 violations to standards ranging across all industry segments under federal OSHA jurisdiction, with adjusted penalties of nearly $34 million. (more)
3/26/2007	House announces legislation to extend OSH Act to public sector 3/26 The Fairness for State and Local Workers Act will widen the Occupational Safety and Health Act's protections to state, county, and municipal employees. (more)
3/26/2007	New ASSE construction safety standard announced for hoists 3/26 The standard, Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists, recognizes the need for protection of personnel from injury in construction and demolition operations. (more)
3/23/2007	OSHA Issues Revised Guide to Help Protect Employees from Amputation 3/23 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations, (more)
3/22/2007	NRCA Releases the NRCA Roofing Manual 3/22 The manual provides in-depth information about the design, materials and installation of membrane roof systems commonly used for low-slope roof system applications. (more)
3/21/2007	NRCA Announces FEI 2007 Graduates 3/21 MRCA members are Future Executives Institute (FEI) 2007 graduates. Click to check them out! (more)
3/20/2007	NRCA Releases Construction Details on CD-Rom 3/20 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released Construction Details on CD-ROM 2007, which includes the construction details contained in The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2007. (more)
3/19/2007	OMG Adds National Account Managers to Roofing Division 3/19 OMG, Inc. recently added two new National Account Managers to their expanding staff. Mike Binsfeld and Dan Schmidt will be responsible for the management and growth of key national roofing sales accounts. Both employees previously represented ITW Buildex (ITW) and were hired by OMG as part of the recent acquisition of the roofing division of ITW. (more)
3/16/2007	Raleigh becomes launch pad for national roofing store concept 3/16 Changing the model of an entire industry, Roof Design Center debuts the first full-service store for roofing in Raleigh on Saturday, March 24, 2007. (more)
3/15/2007	It Pays To Go Green 3/15 Campaign To Fight Global Warming Gives Tax Credits To People; Solar panels standard on all California Roofs (more)
3/14/2007	House Ignores Small Business During Entrepreneurship Week 3/14 House Approves Bill Denying Small-Business Owners and Workers the Protection of Private-Ballot Process (more)
3/13/2007	The North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) Honors Robert J. Therrien, Jr. 3/13 The North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) honors Robert W. Therrien, Jr. with the Prestigious Clarence J. Carr Award (more)
3/13/2007	Remodeling Market Remains Steady In Slower Housing Market 3/13 Remodeling activity remained steady in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) (more)
3/12/2007	NAHB National Green Building Conference 3/12 9th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference Comes To St. Louis (more)
3/9/2007	New ASSE construction safety standard announced for hoists 3/9 The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the approval of the new American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.22-2007 standard. (more)
3/8/2007	DHS to propose rules for enhanced driver licenses 3/8 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it had sent a proposal to the Federal Register to establish minimum standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards in compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. (more)
3/7/2007	State law and regulation changes in 2007 3/7 A number of states have enacted legislative regulation changes in 2007. (more)
3/6/2007	Apollo Management makes a strategic investment in Bradco Supply 3/6 Apollo Management, New York, has made a strategic investment in Bradco Supply Corp., Avenel, N.J. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. (more)
3/5/2007	Number of discrimination charges increased in 2006 3/5 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received a total of 75,768 discrimination charges against private sector employers in 2006. This is the first increase in charge filings since 2002. (more)
3/2/2007	Fatigue in the workplace costs billions of dollars from lost productivity 3/2 Nearly 40 percent of U.S. workers experience fatigue, a problem that carries billions of dollars in costs from lost productivity, according to a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the ACOEM. (more)
3/1/2007	2007 MRCA Regional Conference Register Online Now! The 2007 MRCA Regional Conference will be held May 8-9 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel in Overland Park, Kans.
3/1/2007	IB Roof Systems Helps Fight MD 3/1 IB Roof Systems donated $5,000 to the nonprofit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy organization in support of the fight against muscular dystrophy. (more)
2/28/2007	U.S. Labor Department Presents Federal Safety and Health Achievement Awards during Ceremony 2/28 The U.S. Department of Labor celebrated the extension of the presidential Safety, Health and Return to Employment (SHARE) initiative and presented achievement awards Thursday, Feb. 15, to five federal agencies that obtained exemplary results during the initiative's first three years. (more)
2/27/2007	SPRI Report Documents Industry Growth 2/27 On the eve of its 25th anniversary in March, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) association released statistics showing dramatic increases in acceptance, growth and enhanced field performance of single-ply and modified bitumen roof systems. (more)
2/26/2007	Housing Expected to Improve as the Year Progresses 2/26 It is only a matter of time before housing begins to recover from its first major downturn in about 15 years, said industry economists speaking last week at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., (more)
2/23/2007	Castro Roofing of Texas Wins Their 6th NTRCA Golden Hammer Award 2/23 Castro Roofing of Texas, Inc. (An MRCA Member) received one of three 2006 Golden Hammer Awards given out at NTRCA's 7th Annual Awards Banquet. (more)
2/22/2007	OMG Introduces OlyBond™ NightShot™ Temporary Sealant for Roofing Projects 2/22 OMG, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and building products for the commercial and residential construction industry, has unveiled the new OlyBond NightShot temporary tie-in. (more)
2/21/2007	Nemechek and the CertainTeed Chevrolet Rebound to Finish 9th in the Daytona 500 2/21 For a good portion of Sunday's Daytona 500 Joe Nemechek battled a number of problems, including the loss of power steering to his CertainTeed Chevrolet. His track position was at the back of the pack and he never really found himself in the lead draft on the 2.5-mile oval. (more)
2/20/2007	Minimum wage increase: Ways and Means passes tax relief for small businesses 2/20 After the Senate approved the minimum wage increase (with tax breaks for small companies) the bill went back to the House where the Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 976, the Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 by unanimous consent. The bill is expected to be reviewed by the full House of Representatives this week. (more)
2/19/2007	OSHA Releases New "It's The Law" Poster 2/19 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced publication of its new "It's The Law" poster. (more)
2/16/2007	Report: 55+ Population To Reach 85 Million By 2014 2/16 A new report from the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council predicts that 40 percent of all households will be headed by someone 55 or older by 2012. (more)
2/15/2007	Builders Embrace Green Building To Save Energy, Conserve Resources 2/15 Alaska home builder Jack Hebert told Congress today that the housing industry is committed to implementing green building techniques that reduce energy consumption in both new and existing homes, improve indoor and outdoor air quality and conserve water and natural resources. (more)
2/14/2007	Firestone Gives Again To Roofing Foundation 2/14 Indianapolis-based Firestone Building Products Co. recently donated $5,000 to the Lawrence, Kan.-based Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Foundation. (more)
2/13/2007	New York City acts to improve scaffolding safety 2/13 New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg recently announced the first steps in the city’s plan to better protect workers on suspended scaffolds. (more)
2/12/2007	Metal Era Inc Offers Online Continuing Education 2/12 Metal-Era Inc., the national leader of perimeter edge roofing systems, is proud to announce that it will be once again be offering its monthly online continuing education program, Understanding ANSI/SPRI ES-1. Metal-Era’s continuing partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) allows design professionals to receive continuing education credit for this course. (more)
2/9/2007	U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Unveils New Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Influenza Pandemic 2/9 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today unveiled new workplace safety and health guidance that will help employers prepare for an influenza pandemic. (more)
2/8/2007	President's FY 2008 Budget Request For OSHA 2/8 President's FY 2008 Budget Request for Department of Labor's OSHA Will Increase Federal Enforcement and Compliance Assistance (more)
2/7/2007	Nonresidential Construction Jobs Jump as Residential Retreats 2/7 Simonson Cites ‘Sizzling’ Growth in Nonresidential Building, Heavy Construction, Architectural/Engineering (more)
2/6/2007	The Carlyle Group pulls out of bid war for ElkCorp 2/6 The Carlyle Group, Washington D.C., has notified ElkCorp, Dallas, that it will not submit a revised proposal in response to the latest offer from an affiliate of Building Materials Corp. of America, Wayne, N.J. (more)
2/5/2007	OSHA Seeking Nominations for Advisory Committee On Construction Safety and Health 2/5 The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today in the Federal Register that nominations are being accepted for persons to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). (more)
2/2/2007	Polyglass Creates New Business Units 2/2 Polyglass USA has developed two new regional business units and appointed their respective managers. (more)
2/1/2007	CertainTeed Corporation Unveils New Generation of Duct Liner with ToughGard® MAX 2/1 Duct liner just got tougher, with the introduction of ToughGard® MAX Duct Liner from CertainTeed Corporation. (more)
1/30/2007	Employers Must Post Illness/Injury Summaries Beginning Feb. 1, 2007 1/30 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today reminded employers that beginning Feb. 1, they must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during 2006. (more)
1/29/2007	IRS announces Modernized e-File available for partnership returns 1/29 The International Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that partnership taxpayers can use the Modernized e-File (MeF) platform to electronically file tax year 2006 Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income, and Form 1065-B, U.S. Return of Income for Electing Large Partnerships. (more)
1/26/2007	The EPA announces revised Toxics Release Inventory rule 1/26 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a change to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) rule in an effort to help small businesses reduce paperwork. (more)
1/25/2007	An AES Solution to Fall Protection and Safety 1/25 Introducing the AES Raptor – a new Multipurpose Mobile Fall Protection System (more)
1/24/2007	Final rule addresses unemployment compensation eligibility 1/24 The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule in the Federal Register codifying a longstanding policy requiring unemployment compensation (UC) beneficiaries to be able and available to work. (more)
1/23/2007	Carlyle Raises Bid for ElkCorp 1/23 ElkCorp said Monday that the private-equity firm Carlyle Group has raised its bid for the maker of roofing and building products to about $927 million to match a competing offer. (more)
1/22/2007	New requirement for passports begins January 23 1/22 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State have issued a reminder that beginning January 23, 2007; citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda will be required to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere. (more)
1/22/2007	Contractors' Agenda Focuses on Global Economic Competitiveness 1/22 Strategic Investments and Favorable Tax and Regulatory Environment Needed (more)
1/19/2007	CertainTeed Corporation Helps Spanish-Speaking Roofing Professionals Succeed 1/19 CertainTeed Corporation Helps Spanish-Speaking Roofing Professionals Succeed in Industry Through Leadership Training Course (more)
1/18/2007	Sarnafil Changes Name to Sika Sarnafil Inc. 1/18 Thermoplastic roofing manufacturer Sarnafil Inc. has announced its name has officially changed to Sika Sarnafil Inc. (more)
1/17/2007	OMG Acquires Roofing Business from ITW Buildex 1/17 OMG Inc. announced it has acquired ITW Buildex’s roofing business segment, which develops and manufactures fastening systems for the commercial roofing industry. (more)
1/16/2007	BMCA Increases Offer to Buy ElkCorp 1/16 ElkCorp indicated its board would review BMCA’s offer and make a recommendation to shareholders. (more)
1/16/2007	House Dems Push Minimum Wage Increase 1/16 The House passed a bill Jan. 10 raising the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour in three stages over 26 months. (more)
1/15/2007	Two Hands Needed to Talk About Construction Spending 1/15 Simonson Contrasts 'Torrid' Nonresidential, Multifamily Gains with Single-Family Slippage (more)
1/12/2007	CertainTeed® Presidential Shake™ Impact Resistant Luxury Shingle Combines Wood Shake Style 1/12 CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to offer building professionals more UL 2218 Class 4 roofing options with the introduction of the Presidential Shake™ Impact Resistant (IR) luxury shingle (more)
1/11/2007	November contracts increased 4 percent 1/11 McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Cos., New York, has reported construction starts increased 4 percent in November. (more)
1/10/2007	Data available on 2005 alcohol-related fatalities 1/10 Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Mary E. Peters recently released state-by-state data for 2005 showing that alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the nation's deadliest crimes. (more)
1/9/2007	MRCA appreciates the dedication and commitment of our new members! 1/9 Congratulations to the following members. Welcome to your association. Thank you for joining us! (more)
1/8/2007	CertainTeed® Brand Now Includes North America’s Most Comprehensive Line of Building Products 1/8 CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of gypsum wall board and ceiling tiles to its CertainTeed®-branded line of interior and exterior building products. (more)
1/5/2007	Workers confident that employer-sponsored healthcare coverage will meet their needs 1/5 Most adults with employer-sponsored health insurance feel very or somewhat confident that their coverage will meet their needs in the upcoming year (more)
1/4/2007	Firestone to Build New Southern Distribution Center 1/4 Firestone Building Products Company recently announced plans to build a new distribution center adjacent to its existing EPDM manufacturing plant and distribution center in Prescott, Ark. (more)
1/3/2007	Long-Awaited Reform of TRI Rule Praised by Small Business 1/3 Revised Rule will Reduce Unnecessary Paperwork, and Reward Good Environmental Behavior (more)
1/2/2007	MRCA Member - Beldon Roofing Co. ranked as Texas' largest roofing contractor 1/2 Beldon Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Beldon Roofing Co., has been recognized as one of the largest roofing contractors in the nation. (more)
1/1/2007	New Home Sales Rise 3.4 Percent In November 1/1 The U.S. Commerce Department reported today that sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 3.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.05 million units in November. (more)
12/29/2006	FMCSA proposes safety process changes for new motor carriers 12/29 The audit that new motor carriers are required to undergo shortly after going into business will become a little harder to pass if newly proposed rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) go into effect. (more)
12/28/2006	OSHA Seeking Comments on Third Phase of Standards Improvement Process 12/28 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comments until Feb. 20, 2007, on phase three of its Standards Improvement Project (SIPs III) (more)
12/27/2006	ElkCorp OKs Takeover by Carlyle Group 12/27 ElkCorp, which manufactures roofing and building products, on Monday said it agreed to a takeover by the private equity firm Carlyle Group for about $827 million in cash. (more)
12/26/2006	Federal agencies publish rules on nondiscrimination provisions of HIPAA 12/26 The rules will be effective on the first day of the plan year beginning on or after July 1, 2007. (more)
12/25/2006	OSHA Unveils New Hurricane Recovery and Response Work eMatrix 12/25 Employers and employees involved in hurricane cleanup and recovery efforts will benefit from a new Web-based resource (more)
12/22/2006	MRCA wishes everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and a Safe and Prosperous 2007! Our offices will be closed for the holiday season December 25th and 26, as well as January 1st.
12/21/2006	Green Building: Not as Complicated as You Think, Says NAHB 12/21 NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines are about to celebrate their second birthday. Designed to help bring residential green building into the mainstream. (more)
12/20/2006	Bipartisan Storm Water Reform Bill would cut Housing Costs, Protect the Enviroment 12/20 This measure, along with House companion bill H.R. 5558, will serve as an excellent starting point for the 110th Congress to address this important issue when it convenes next month. (more)
12/19/2006	OMG promotes seven employees to key positions in two sales divisions 12/19 Ongoing company growth brings staffing changes: (more)
12/18/2006	Polyglass Appoints COO 12/18 Polyglass USA appointed Andy Hastings as the chief operating officer of the company. (more)
12/15/2006	Owens Corning Emerges From Bankruptcy 12/15 Owens Corning announced its plan of reorganization is now effective, marking the company’s emergence from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. (more)
12/14/2006	Carlisle SynTec Reaches Milestone 12/14 Carlisle SynTec Inc. announced the sale of the one-billionth square foot of its Sure-Weld TPO membrane. (more)
12/13/2006	Indianapolis Takes Most-Affordable Title For Fifth Consecutive Quarter 12/13 Indianapolis, Ind., maintained its strong grip on the title of most affordable major U.S. housing market in the third quarter of 2006, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), released today. (more)
12/12/2006	PBGC sets 2007 maximum insurance benefit for underfunded pension plans 12/12 The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) today announced that the maximum insurance benefit for participants in underfunded pension plans terminating in 2007 is $49,500 per year for those who retire at age 65. (more)
12/8/2006	The Sky's the Limit for Metal Roofing 12/8 Durable metal roofing saves energy by reflecting heat—an important consideration in hot climates. (more)
12/7/2006	Cement-based roofing, siding here to stay 12/7 Need strong and durable roofing and siding that's fireproof, rot-resistant and insect-repelling, too? (more)
12/6/2006	OSHA Administrator Announces New Appointments at OSHA 12/6 OSHA recently announced key executive personnel appointments at the agency, including the appointment of two deputy assistant secretaries and a new chief of staff. (more)
12/5/2006	CertainTeed CertaPro™ Insulation Installed In New Shreveport Hilton Hotel 12/5 One million square feet of CertainTeed Corporation’s CertaPro™ Fiber Glass Batt Insulation is being installed in a beautiful, new 12-story Hilton Hotel in Shreveport, Louisiana. (more)
12/4/2006	MRCA Members Only Reminder 12/4 The deadline is coming up for the vote on the Admendment to the Articles of Incorporation. Ballots must be received by MRCA in order to be counted by 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2006. (more)
12/1/2006	Energy Costs Worry Small-Business Owners 12/1 Fewer than half have taken steps to reduce consumption (more)
11/30/2006	DECRA Celebrates 50th Anniversary 11/30 DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. announced the upcoming 50th anniversary of DECRA Stone Coated Steel Roofing. (more)
11/29/2006	DuPont Introduces First Breathable Roofing Barrier to Boost Homes' Energy Efficiency 11/29 DuPont Tyvek® AtticWrap™ Helps Reduce Heating, Cooling Costs Up to 20 Percent (more)
11/28/2006	Acquiring FREE OSHA Publications and Posters 11/28 SMRCA has learned of a few cases in which individuals, falsely identifying themselves as Department of Labor or OSHA employees, contact employers threatening fines if they do not purchase specific materials. (more)
11/27/2006	OSHA issues new guidance for Avian flu 11/27 OSHA recently unveiled a new safety and health guidance that alerts employees and employers about the hazards of occupational exposure to avian influenza from infected birds, or "avian flu," and provides practical recommendations on ways to avoid infection. (more)
11/24/2006	2005 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses with Days away from Work 11/24 Statement by Edwin G. Foulke Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health On 2005 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses with Days away from Work (more)
11/23/2006	High Wind Framing Connection Guide Helps Industry Meet New Building Codes 11/23 New companion guide, along with training, saves code officials and contractors time posted (more)
11/22/2006	Water Soluble Residue Found on Asphalt Roofing Products (“Tobacco-Juicing”) 11/22 The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association [ARMA] has announced the publication and availability of ARMA’s newest steep slope roofing technical bulletin: “Water Soluble Residue Found on Asphalt Roofing Products (‘Tobacco-Juicing’)”. (more)
11/21/2006	The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI) 11/21 RICOWI Founding Member Retires / New Board Members Appointed (more)
11/20/2006	Eagle Roofing Products To Build Texas Manufacturing Facility 11/20 Expanding its national presence in the tile roofing market, Eagle Roofing Products today announced plans to build a new concrete roof tile manufacturing plant in Midlothian, Texas. (more)
11/17/2006	Sullair Announces New 1100e \| 1500e \| 1800e 11/17 Sullair Corporation announces the introduction of the 1100e, 1500e, and 1800e encapsulated series of compressors to the company’s established line of industrial air compressors (more)
11/16/2006	New Haas/CNC Race Shop Features CertainTeed Roofing and Duct Insulation 11/16 CertainTeed Corporation is proud to announce that an expansive, new race shop for NASCAR’s Haas CNC Racing Team, features both a CertainTeed roof and HVAC duct insulation. (more)
11/15/2006	New Product Idea Available 11/15 "MOSIER'S WELD" Modified Roof Welding Tool Invented (more)
11/14/2006	A New Way Demonstrated to Keep a Roof Over Your Head 11/14 A demonstration of a device designed to assure that your roof does not blow off during a hurricane. (more