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2/7/2006
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Impossible looking roof shapes at Interbuild 2006
J&J Carter is the leading company for unusual tension membrane structures and has won numerous awards in the UK and the USA for design and manufacturing.
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3/20/2006
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Revolutionary New Skylighting System by DAYSTAR Brings Natural Sunlight Indoors
Revolutionary New Skylighting System by DAYSTAR Brings Natural Sunlight Indoors, Enabling Commercial, Business, and Educational Facilities to Cut Costs on Lighting While Increasing the Value of the Facility.
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6/30/2007
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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.
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6/9/2006
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Tecta America Corp. Adds Capabilities in Building Services with Recent Acquisitions
6/9/06 Nation's Largest Roofing Contractor in Growth Mode Again
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4/10/2006
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Thousands rally for immigrant rights
Nationwide protests set for Monday show increased coordination
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7/3/2007
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"Robust" Nonresidential construction overpowered housing slump
7/3 Economist Simonson Expects Private Construction to Keep up the Pace, Weaker Public Spending
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2/19/2008
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"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.
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11/4/2009
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"Spot the OSHA Violation" contest held at MRCA National Conference
See the photos here! How many would you have found?
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2/16/2009
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$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.
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2/23/2006
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$4.9 million in grants awarded to improve workplace English language skills
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8/7/2008
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'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.
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11/1/2007
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'Nothing Scary' in Today's Nonresidential Construction Numbers
11/1 Investment in Structures Is Still Treating Economy Well, Economist Simonson Reports
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6/13/2007
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(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.
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11/12/2008
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“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.
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11/24/2006
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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
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9/19/2006
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2006 EEO-1 Report deadline is September 30
9/19/06 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urged employers to send in the annual EEO-1 Report to meet the fast approaching September 30 deadline, as required by federal law.
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4/12/2006
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2006 Metal of Honor Winners
The Metal of Honor program was created to honor those manufacturers by Metal Roofing Magazine
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8/30/2007
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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.
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3/1/2007
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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.
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5/9/2008
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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.
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4/14/2008
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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!
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9/5/2008
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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.
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9/2/2008
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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.
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5/6/2009
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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.
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5/23/2006
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5/23/06 - MRCA Reacts to Changes in FM Loss Prevention Document 1-29
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7/16/2007
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A green roof for a healthy city
7/16 "They insulate buildings, moderating hot and cold temperatures and reducing energy use."
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11/14/2006
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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.
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7/28/2006
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A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Adds 2 New Warehouses to its Network of Distribution Centers
7/28/06 A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has added 2 new distribution centers in Fort Worth, TX and Columbus, OH to its warehouse network
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5/16/2008
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A.R.E. Offers Total Truck Bed Solutions
5/16 Truck Caps, Accessories Turn Pickups into Economic Alternatives for Fleet Owners
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6/19/2008
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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.
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6/29/2007
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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.
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4/15/2008
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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.
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4/1/2008
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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.
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1/13/2009
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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.
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6/7/2006
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ABC wins award
6/7/06 American Buildings Company was recognized with an industry safety award from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association.
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8/25/2006
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Academies on Latest Innovations in Project Delivery To Be Held By the CSI
8/25/06 The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will hold The CSI Academies for professionals in the construction industry, in Snowbird, Utah, October 16-18, 2006, at the world-renowned Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.
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10/2/2008
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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.
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6/30/2009
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AccuSeam from OMG Increases Membrane Attachment Productivity
6/30 Ergonomically Designed Stand-Up Tool is Healthier Alternative
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9/20/2006
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ACH Foam Technologies Acquires Allied Foam
9/20/06 ACH Foam Technologies announced its acquisition of Allied Foam Products of Gainesville, Ga.
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11/28/2006
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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.
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6/22/2007
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Action Alert about labor reform bill debate
6/22 The US Senate is expected to debate the Employee Free Choice Act this week.
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4/2/2008
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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.
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1/29/2010
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Adler Roofing Wins CRCA Safety Award for 2009
Third-Generation Family Roofing Business Awarded for Safety Program
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7/13/2006
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Aduddell Industries Announces Contract with U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance
7/13/06 Aduddell Industries, (OTCBB: ADDL.OB) a leading provider of commercial roofing, roofing repair and concrete restoration work, as well as disaster recovery services today announced that Hickman Community Services, LLC (HCS), a company formed by Aduddell Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. and W.P. Hickman Systems, Inc. has been awarded a nationwide contract as the exclusive provider of roofing and re-roofing services for the U.S Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.
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6/11/2007
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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
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10/16/2008
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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.
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2/4/2008
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AES Raptor Intruduces New Fall Protection System
2/4 Portable System Prevents Worker Falls and Deaths
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4/30/2007
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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.
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10/12/2007
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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.
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10/17/2007
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AGC Members Unanumously Vote Against A201 Endorsement
10/17 General Terms and Conditions Document Fails to Provide Balance
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4/5/2006
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AGC's Enviromental Agenda Commits to Further Improve Preformance of Construction Industry
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6/9/2008
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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.
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3/2/2009
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Allied Building Products Corp. Names New Chief Executive Officer
3/2 Chief Operating Officer Bob Feury, Jr. Tapped to Succeed Michael Lynch
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7/6/2006
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Amendment Takes Effect Aug. 1
7/6/06 The Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 provides that it is unlawful to send unsolicited advertisements to any fax machine, including those at both businesses and residences, without the recipient’s prior express invitation or permission.
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3/28/2008
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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.
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2/13/2008
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Americans Incorrectly Feel Safer From Fire At Home
2/12 Results of New Survey Mostly Unchanged from Three Years Ago
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5/16/2007
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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.
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1/25/2007
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An AES Solution to Fall Protection and Safety
1/25 Introducing the AES Raptor – a new Multipurpose Mobile Fall Protection System
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12/19/2005
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Analyst Predicts $42 billion in Subcontracts for Rebuilding
Analyst Predicts $42 billion in Federal Subcontract Opportunities Available for Hurricane Relief Efforts
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11/15/2008
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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,"
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8/12/2008
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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.
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4/27/2009
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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).
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3/6/2007
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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.
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9/24/2008
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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.
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8/29/2008
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Applications are available for the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program
8/29 This new permanent program has replaced the Alliance's previous scholarship program.
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10/16/2007
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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.
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11/25/2009
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Appropriations Act of 2010 extends USCIS programs
11/25 DHS Appropriations Act of 2010 extends several USCIS programs until Sept. 30, 2012
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10/10/2007
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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
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4/13/2007
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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.
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10/6/2006
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ARMA and BHMA Offer High-Wind Standards for Severe Windstorms and Hurricanes
10/6/06 With hurricane season upon us, experts are reminding builders and homeowners about new wind-resistance standards for products such as doors and roofing shingles.
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10/23/2008
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ARMA Announces Winners Of 2007 Accident Prevention Contest
10/23 A total of 107 roofing product manufacturing facilities competed for the various awards.
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5/17/2007
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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.
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11/26/2008
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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.
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4/20/2007
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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.
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6/10/2008
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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.
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9/23/2008
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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
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4/2/2007
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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.
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1/25/2008
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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.
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5/21/2007
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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.
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9/6/2006
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ATLAS Enhances Specialty Sales Staff
9/6/06 Atlas Roofing Corporation has reorganized its Tapered Services Group by relocating its regional offices into its Atlanta headquarters.
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9/21/2006
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Atlas Roofing Introduces Signature Select Program
9/21/06 ATLANTA — Atlas Roofing Corp. announced the introduction of its Signature Select roofing program, an opportunity for contractors to offer special warranty protection to homeowners when they choose a total Atlas Signature Select system.
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12/17/2007
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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.
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7/12/2007
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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.
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12/19/2005
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Be on the Lookout for “Blue Stained Lumber”
Lumber coming out of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina could be carrying "blue stain,” a common discoloration in lumber that is caused by microscopic fungi in the sapwood of trees.
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10/1/2007
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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.
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10/26/2006
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Beating the Elements: ; Metal Roof Sales Are Through the Ceiling
10/26 A new tax credit - $500 if you install an Energy Star-rated metal roof this year or next - is making metal roofs even more popular.
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12/20/2006
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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.
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4/10/2008
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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.
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12/18/2007
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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
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1/16/2007
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BMCA Increases Offer to Buy ElkCorp
1/16 ElkCorp indicated its board would review BMCA’s offer and make a recommendation to shareholders.
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5/1/2006
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Boycotts, Rallies Planned For 'Day Without Immigrants'
Widespread Actions Expected Monday, But Some Sitting It Out
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4/8/2009
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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.”
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3/3/2008
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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.
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1/1/1900
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Breaking News!
Housing and Business Face Severe Repercussions Under Proposed Title III Language in Immigration Bill.
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6/21/2006
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Builder Confidence Declines in June
6/21/06 Rising mortgage rates, deepening affordability issues and the retreat of investors/speculators from the marketplace have prompted single-family home builders to further adjust their perspectives on the new-home market
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5/17/2006
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Builder Confidence Declines in May
The HMI declined six points from an upwardly revised reading in the previous month to hit 45 for the latest report, its lowest mark since mid-1995.
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11/19/2008
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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
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4/23/2007
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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.
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2/15/2007
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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.
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3/29/2006
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Builders Grapple with Soaring Supply Costs
Overall, the cost of building materials has spiked more than 15 percent since 2003 and is starting to ripple across every sector of the construction industry.
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5/6/2008
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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.
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7/11/2007
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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.
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12/29/2005
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Builders Vow to Save Home Loan Tax Break
Home builders vowed Wednesday to fight any attempt to eliminate tax preferences for homeownership. But several economists said a federal commission's plan to trim mortgage interest deductibility was needed to address broad market distortions
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4/18/2006
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Builders Work with Non-Profit Agency on Mold Exposure
GREENGUARD Details the Anatomy of a Builder Put in Jeopardy by Moldy Collateral
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6/29/2006
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Building Essentials Like Gold
6/29/06 The cost of building supplies has shot up between 12 and 18 percent since the beginning of the year.
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3/27/2006
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Bush Calls for 'Civil' Immigration Debate
President Bush said Monday that overhauling the nation's immigration laws "is not going to be easy"
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12/29/2005
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Bush Urges Canada to Settle Lumber Tariffs
President Bush pressed Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin for a negotiated settlement of the bitter U.S.-Canadian dispute over lumber tariffs on Friday. Martin rebuffed the overture and warned that Canada would seek relief in U.S. courts if necessary, according to their respective press secretaries.
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2/26/2008
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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.
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5/22/2007
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California's Largest Roofing & Building Supply Company Goes Platinum
5/22 A.L.L. Roofing & Building Materials Corp. Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
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11/7/2007
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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.
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7/2/2009
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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.
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3/18/2009
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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.
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9/18/2006
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Carlisle Honors Buysse Roofing of St. Cloud for their Excellence in Single-Ply
9/19/06 Carlisle SynTec Incorporated, the leading manufacturer of single ply roofing recently recognized Buysse Roofing of St. Cloud as being a member of Carlisle’s Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) - an elite group of authorized applicators.
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6/22/2009
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Carlisle SynTec employees sue CV over roofing contracts
6/22 Men take issue with district’s use of cooperative purchasing agreement on roofing project.
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12/14/2006
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Carlisle SynTec Reaches Milestone
12/14 Carlisle SynTec Inc. announced the sale of the one-billionth square foot of its Sure-Weld TPO membrane.
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1/17/2008
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Carlisle’s Sure-Flex Earns Energy Star Rating
1/17 Carlisle SynTec has received Energy Star approval for its Sure-Flex PVC white membrane.
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1/23/2007
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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.
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2/23/2007
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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.
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10/15/2007
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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.
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6/17/2008
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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
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12/7/2006
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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?
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8/26/2008
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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.
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10/6/2008
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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."
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12/5/2006
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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.
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1/19/2007
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CertainTeed Corporation Helps Spanish-Speaking Roofing Professionals Succeed
1/19 CertainTeed Corporation Helps Spanish-Speaking Roofing Professionals Succeed in Industry Through Leadership Training Course
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10/31/2008
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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
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1/12/2009
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CertainTeed Corporation Launches Updated Comprehensive Online Roofing Spec Writing Tool
1/12 Easing the Complexity of LEED® Projects
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8/28/2007
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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.
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6/16/2008
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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.
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2/1/2007
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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.
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9/25/2006
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CertainTeed Enters Cool Roof Market with CoolStar™ Energy-Saving Reflectant Surface
9/25/06 CertainTeed Corporation is proud to unveil Flintglas® Mineral Surfaced Cap Sheet with CoolStar™ energy-saving reflectant surface.
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3/25/2008
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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.
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5/24/2006
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CertainTeed Fiber Glass Insulation Meets Strict New Standards of GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
5/24/06 CertainTeed Corporation continues its commitment to high-quality standards
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6/28/2006
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CertainTeed Honored by Vinyl Institute for Environmental Performance
CertainTeed Corp.’s Sulphur, La., polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin manufacturing plant was honored for 15 consecutive years of outstanding environmental performance by the Vinyl Institute
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3/28/2007
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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?.”
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10/9/2007
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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.
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10/22/2008
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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
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11/9/2007
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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,”
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5/22/2006
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CertainTeed Roofing Facility Receives Prestigious Safety Award
5/22/06 CertainTeed Corporation’s roofing granule manufacturing
facility in Glenwood, Arkansas, has won the Saint-Gobain Diamond Safety Award for exemplary health and safety performance.
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4/29/2009
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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.
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3/31/2008
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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.
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1/22/2009
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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.
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9/29/2006
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CertainTeed Teams With Sprint/Nextel to Offer Discounts on Wireless Service to Customers
9/29/06 CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce a new offering that allows its distributors, dealers and credentialed contractors to receive special discounts on wireless phone and technology services.
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11/1/2006
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CertainTeed to Receive Prominent Exposure on NASCAR® Driver Jeff Green’s Chevrolet
11/1 CertainTeed to Receive Prominent Exposure on NASCAR® Driver Jeff Green’s Chevrolet at Upcoming Bass Pro Shops 500
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6/27/2006
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CertainTeed Unveils Game-Based Technology for Online AIA/CES Courses
6/27/06 CertainTeed Unveils Game-Based Technology for Online AIA/CES Courses at AIA 2006 National Convention and Design Expo
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11/20/2008
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CertainTeed Unveils Landmark SolarisTM Solar Reflective Roofing Shingles
11/20 Helping Reduce Energy Costs without Sacrificing Beauty
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10/29/2007
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CertainTeed Updates Applicator’s Manual
10/29 CertainTeed Corp. introduced its all-new eighth edition of the Shingle Applicator’s Manual (SAM).
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9/17/2007
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CertainTeed's Parent Company Names New North American CEO
9/17 Aschenbroich Named President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation
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8/1/2006
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CertainTeed’s DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation Named as Most Valuable Product Award Winner
8/1/06 CertainTeed’s DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation has been named by Building Products magazine as a 2006 Most Valuable Product (MVP) award winner.
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8/17/2006
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CertainTeed’s Fiber Cement Siding and Luxury Roofing to be Featured on MIT Prototype Home
8/17/06 The Open Prototype Initiative was formed to develop a series of home protypes that test new model designs for highly responsive, personalized homes that can be built quickly and cost effectively.
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12/3/2007
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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.
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5/23/2007
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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.
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1/8/2007
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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.
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1/11/2008
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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.
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4/16/2007
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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.
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1/21/2008
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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.
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12/10/2007
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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.
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4/24/2007
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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
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1/12/2007
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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
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8/31/2009
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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.
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7/17/2006
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CertaPro™ Insulation Provides Thermal, Acoustic Solutions For New Busch Stadium
7/17/06 CertainTeed Corporation has hit a grand slam home run at the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis, now open for its first Major League Baseball season.
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3/4/2008
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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
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12/25/2008
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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.
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8/19/2008
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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.
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11/14/2008
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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."
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6/16/2010
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Change in MRCA Staff Leadership
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7/27/2006
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Chicago Approves Big Grants for Green-Roof Retrofits
7/27/06 In June the city council approved the $500,000 Green Roof Improvement Fund, or GRIFTIF, a tax-increment financing pilot program. It authorizes the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to award grants as large as $100,000 for retrofitting buildings with green roofs.
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12/26/2007
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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
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7/18/2006
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Chicago No. 1 for Green Roofs Planted
7/18/06 A first-of-its-kind industry survey shows that Chicago is the No. 1 city in North America for green roofs.
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12/19/2005
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Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Announces 23rd Annual Trade Show
CRCA has announced that its Roofing and Waterproofing Industry trade show will be held January 19-20, 2006, at the Drury Lane Conference Center, in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
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8/6/2009
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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
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6/4/2009
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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
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2/2/2006
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City of Toronto leads North America with new Green Roof Policy
"Green Roofs for Healthy Cities congratulates Mayor David Miller and Toronto City Council for adopting the first comprehensive set of green roof policies in North America" said Steven W. Peck, Founder and President of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a Toronto-based non-profit green roof industry association. "These policies set the stage for a public-private partnership that will result in significant improvements to the quality of life in Toronto, reduce energy consumption and smog."
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7/17/2006
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Classified Ads now available on MRCA Website
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3/16/2006
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Coattec Expands Discussions to Export Tile Roof Ridge Vents to the United States
Coattec Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CTCK) announces that the Company is working with Diversi-Plast, the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated plastic products, to arrange the importation of ridge vents designed for tile roofs from Meinecke Dachtechnologies, based in Germany.
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3/1/2006
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Colorado Roofing Association Announces the Sixth Consecutive Dividend for its Safety Group Program
Innovative Workers' Compensation Program Rewards Safety and Performance
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1/9/2008
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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.”
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5/14/2008
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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."
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9/10/2008
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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.
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4/10/2007
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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.
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8/14/2008
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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.
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7/20/2009
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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.
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7/10/2008
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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.
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8/9/2006
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Congress Passes Landmark Pension Reform Legislation
8/9/06 Labor and Management Communities Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Defined Benefit Plans for Millions of American Workers
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9/18/2008
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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."
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5/2/2006
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Consider price, longevity when selecting roofing material
Escalating petroleum costs determine not only what you pay at the pump but how soon you may be inclined to shingle your roof
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7/15/2009
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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
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4/6/2006
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Construction Law - March 2006
'Conditional' and 'Unconditional' Payment Releases
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7/1/2008
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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.
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8/28/2006
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Construction Materials Costs heat up despite PPI cooling
8/28/06 'Owners Should Not Assume Inflation Is Going Away,' Simonson Warns, Citing New School Index
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4/17/2009
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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.
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1/31/2006
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Construction Spending Maintains Momentum in November
High Fuel and Materials Costs Pose Problems for 2006
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1/10/2006
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Construction Spending Maintains Momentum in November
"Construction spending in November outpaced even the upwardly revised October and September totals," Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported on Jan. 3.
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11/21/2008
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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.
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8/10/2006
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Contact Lumber achieves ISO 9001 compliance for quality standards
8/10/06 Contact Lumber Company, a leading manufacturer of wood components, mouldings, and millwork, has received notification from the International Organization for Standardization that its quality management and controls are in compliance with ISO 9001:2000.
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1/22/2007
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Contractors' Agenda Focuses on Global Economic Competitiveness
1/22 Strategic Investments and Favorable Tax and Regulatory Environment Needed
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7/4/2008
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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.
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9/8/2006
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Cool Metal Roofing
9/8/06 As summer heats up, homeowners across the country are investing in new, more energy-efficient and sustainable ways to cool their homes.
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12/18/2008
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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.
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10/11/2006
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Corrugated sheet suitable as roofing material
10/11/06 Model WT-12 from Taizhou Weiersha Building Materials Co. Ltd is a corrugated PC sheet suitable as roofing material.
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1/6/2009
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Court Delays Transportation Drug-Testing Rule
1/6 The revised rule would have made DO collection mandatory for all RTD and FU testing
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6/1/2007
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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.
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11/28/2008
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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.
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6/6/2007
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CPI Opens Foam School
6/6 CPI Inc (Construction Polymers International) announced the opening of its Foam School at its Barberton, Ohio, headquarters.
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5/17/2010
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CRCA and CRC Give MRCA a Grant for Technical Research
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5/7/2008
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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.
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4/15/2009
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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.
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3/11/2009
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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.
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4/11/2008
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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.
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4/9/2008
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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.
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6/2/2008
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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
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2/27/2008
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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
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6/13/2007
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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.
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4/23/2009
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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.
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3/27/2006
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D.C. Taylor Co. to Host Nationwide RoofTop Seminars
Roofing industry experts will lead educational seminars for area professionals
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6/29/2009
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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.
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11/24/2008
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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.
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6/18/2008
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Damar Truck Deck Introduces Workman Series
6/18 Transform Your Work Truck Bed into the Ultimate Storage System
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1/10/2007
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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.
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4/20/2009
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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
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11/30/2006
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DECRA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
11/30 DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. announced the upcoming 50th anniversary of DECRA Stone Coated Steel Roofing.
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11/6/2006
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Demand for Roofing Materials in China Set to Increase Over the Next Five Years
11/6 Research and Markets has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Roofing Materials to their offering
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5/8/2007
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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
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9/11/2006
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DEWALT Introduces MOBILELOCK™ GPS Locator with Anti-Theft Alarm
9/11/06 DEWALT Expands Security Business with Addition of Unique GPS Alarm System Designed for Construction Industry
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3/28/2006
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DeWalt Indroduces New Line of Heavy-Duty Gas Pressure Washers
DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced today its first-ever commercial gas pressure washers.
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5/10/2006
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DeWALT Introduces Quick Connect 3/8" Impact Chuck
Quick Connect 3/8"IMPACT CHUCK – allowing impact drivers to accept round shank bits
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5/1/2007
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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.
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4/17/2008
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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.
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6/22/2006
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DHS proposes regulations to help businesses comply with hiring requirements
6/22/06 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of two Federal regulations to help businesses comply with current legal hiring requirements intended to reduce the employment of unauthorized aliens.
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3/8/2007
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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.
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2/5/2009
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Discouraging Moss on Your Roof
2/5 What is the impact of some of the choices on the garden when you consider run-off?
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8/9/2007
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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?
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9/19/2007
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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.
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10/13/2008
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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.
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2/24/2006
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DOL proposes changes to combat fraud in employment-based labor certification program
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed rule changes to combat fraud in the certification of non-U.S. citizens for permanent employment-based residence in the United States.
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8/14/2007
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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.
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5/25/2007
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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.
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10/25/2007
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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.
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8/28/2008
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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.
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10/18/2007
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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.
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10/7/2009
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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
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11/25/2008
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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
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10/8/2009
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Dow POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle Unveiled
10/8 Groundbreaking New Technology for Affordable Solar Power
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3/19/2009
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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.
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5/30/2007
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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.
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3/31/2009
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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.
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7/10/2006
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Drug use among workers reaches a 17-year low
7/10/06 Amphetamines use, which includes amphetamine and methamphetamine, declined significantly among general U.S. workforce employees during 2005, according to the semi-annual Quest Diagnostics’ Drug Testing Index®.
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10/4/2006
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Drug-Free Work Week scheduled for October 16-22
10/4/06 The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees, and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as a component of improving workplace safety and health.
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6/13/2006
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DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation Helps Builders Prevent Mold
6/13/06 DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation by Certainteed Corporation Helps Builders Prevent Mold, Mildew Growth by Allowing Moisture to Escape Wall Cavities
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11/29/2006
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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
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8/21/2009
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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.
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6/18/2007
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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.
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5/18/2009
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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.
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12/5/2007
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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.
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11/20/2006
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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.
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9/15/2008
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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"
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12/19/2008
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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.
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3/5/2009
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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.
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10/8/2009
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Early Bird Prices Extended for Online Registration Only!
Early Bird pricing, if you register online before Oct 19th! Don't Delay!
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7/28/2009
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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
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6/5/2007
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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.
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10/16/2006
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Elk Completes Acquisition of SlateDirect
10/16/06 Acquisition Will Expand Elk's Hybrid Roofing Line to Include a Unique Slate Product
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12/27/2006
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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.
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11/7/2006
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ElkCorp. Competitor Seeks Merger -- Shares Go Through the Roof
11/7 This morning, ElkCorp announced they engaged in a review of strategic alternatives, which could include a possible merger or sale of the Company.
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4/5/2010
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Empire & Supreme Roofing Win NRCA Gold Circle Award for Women's Shelter Roof
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1/30/2007
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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.
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12/1/2006
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Energy Costs Worry Small-Business Owners
12/1 Fewer than half have taken steps to reduce consumption
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10/22/2007
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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.
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10/1/2008
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Energy efficiency with smart roofing
10/1 Homeowners now have a way to dramatically decrease that consumption by focusing on their home's roof.
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9/7/2006
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Energy Efficient Reflective Insulation Can Qualify for Federal Tax Incentives
9/7/06 Installing reflective insulation from Fi-Foil® Co. can qualify building owners for federal tax credits on new construction or renovations to commercial metal buildings because of its energy savings and interior radiant control properties.
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4/3/2009
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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.
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3/20/2009
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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
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3/12/2009
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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.
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9/5/2008
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Engineering a hurricane proof roof
9/5 Canadian researchers test roof on full-scale house under hurricane conditions
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3/21/2008
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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.
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2/23/2009
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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.
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6/8/2007
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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
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4/21/2008
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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.
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3/7/2006
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EPA proposes tougher emission standards for gasoline, vehicles, and portable gas containers
Toxic fumes from gasoline, vehicles, and gas containers would drop significantly and further reduce health risks under proposed new emissions standards announced by EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson
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11/2/2006
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EPA report: Americans recycling more
11/2 Americans are recycling more and throwing away less according to a new report released by EPA.
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10/25/2006
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EPA requires “immediate notification” after a hazardous substance release
10/25 EPA rules require the owner or operator of a facility to immediately notify the appropriate agencies when a hazardous substance is released.
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1/4/2008
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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.
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1/31/2008
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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.
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5/2/2008
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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.
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2/27/2009
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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
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2/20/2009
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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.
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10/17/2006
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Expanded Financing Program Gives CertainTeed-Credentialed Contractors Competitive Edge
10/17 CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce it has expanded its arrangement with GB Home Equity – Home Improvement Lending (GBHIL) to give professional CertainTeed-credentialed contractors an easier way of offering financing to potential homeowner customers.
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9/26/2006
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Eye protection program reduces incidents, workers’ comp costs
9/26/06 OSHA recently posted a Success Story to its website highlighting the impact of a formal eye protection program on eye injury incidents and related workers' compensation costs for forklift and golf cart operators.
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6/25/2009
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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.
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5/22/2009
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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.
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3/2/2007
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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.
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8/14/2006
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Faze Deisel Boost Gauge
8/14/06 In response to the growing popularity of turbocharged diesel trucks and SUVs, Faze Gauge now offers a boost gauge to help owners keep their engine functioning properly.
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2/8/2006
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February 2006 SHARP Notes Available!
Stay up to date!
MRCA has just released the February 2006 SHARP Notes. If you did not recieve your notes via email, be sure to download them in the MEMBERS ONLY section of this website!
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12/26/2006
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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.
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8/24/2009
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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
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7/10/2009
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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
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5/13/2009
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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.
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9/11/2008
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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.
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3/11/2008
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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.
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4/14/2009
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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.
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9/18/2006
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Filers affected by Hurricane Katrina given extended deadline to file Form 5500
9/18/06 The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is providing an extension of the deadline for filing Form 5500 series annual returns/reports to October 16, 2006 to filers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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1/24/2007
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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.
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6/19/2006
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Fire Season Is Here: Is Your Roof Ready?
6/19/06 Choosing a "Class A" fire-code rated roofing material such as stone-coated steel could make all the difference once the flames start to roar and embers begin to jump rooftops
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1/2/2009
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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.
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4/26/2007
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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
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7/30/2008
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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
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7/20/2007
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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.
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3/10/2008
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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.
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7/21/2006
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Firestone Donates to RCI Foundation
7/21/06 Firestone Building Products Co. recently donated $10,000 to the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) Foundation to support education and research initiatives.
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5/3/2006
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Firestone Donates to Roof Consultants Institute Foundation
Firestone Building Products Company recently donated $10,000 to the Roof Consultants Institute Foundation to support the Foundation’s commitment to education and research initiatives
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4/17/2006
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Firestone Expanding Metal Manufacturing Capabilities in Western U.S
Firestone Metal Products recently announced plans to expand manufacturing capabilities with a new metal roofing plant and distribution center in the western U.S.
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2/14/2007
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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.
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1/27/2009
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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.
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3/26/2008
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Firestone Metal Products Celebrates Grand Opening of New South Florida Plant
3/26 New Miramar facility provides room for growth and strategic location
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3/10/2009
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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,”
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3/23/2009
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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.
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6/28/2007
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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.
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1/4/2007
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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.
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6/26/2009
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Firestone Unveils New LVOC Accessories
6/26 Both products are compliant with the Ozone Transport Commission’s (OTC) regulations on VOCs.
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4/28/2009
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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.
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11/26/2007
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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.
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1/19/2009
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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.
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12/8/2008
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Five Companies Donate $5000 Each to MRCA Foundation
12/9 This makes 2008 a record year for contributions by MRCA Foundation Benefactors.
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4/27/2007
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FKI LOGISTEX Invests in Expanded Sales and Service Organization in Canada
4/27 Company veteran Steve McElweenie to head up FKI Logistex Canada
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7/18/2008
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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.
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8/18/2006
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Flowserve Sponsors Sankaraiyer Gopalakrishnan-Flowserve Pump Technology Award
8/18/06 Company memorializes renowned Flowserve pump engineer, technologist and teacher with ASME honor
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6/8/2006
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FM Data Sheet Revisions
6/8/06 The press release as well as language you may want to incorporate into your bid documents can be found in the Members Only section
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2/2/2009
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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.
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5/12/2009
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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
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10/3/2008
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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
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6/22/2009
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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
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12/29/2006
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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.
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9/2/2009
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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.
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8/11/2006
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Follansbee Metal Roof Continues Tradition of Centuries-Old Farmhouse
8/11/06 A Follansbee(r) Terne II(r) metal roof blends old and new atop the newest addition to an historic Sparks, MD farmhouse.
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3/30/2006
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Follansbee Metal Roof Tops Solar Decathlon House
A Follansbee(R) metal roof tops an award-winning, solar- powered competition home destined to become a research and education center on the Carnegie Mellon University campus.
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8/11/2008
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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
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9/5/2007
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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.
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6/24/2009
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Follow MRCA on Twitter!
Find out what we are up today! Follow us on Twitter!
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2/11/2009
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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.
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6/6/2006
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Frazier Roofing & Sheet Metal is now an authorized Roof-ACide Applicator
6/6/06 Roof-A-Cide™ makes algae-stained roofs and premature replacement a thing of past in Tennessee
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8/12/2009
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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.
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1/29/2008
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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.
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8/16/2007
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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
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6/5/2008
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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.
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2/24/2009
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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.
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6/25/2008
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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.
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8/18/2008
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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.
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10/30/2008
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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.
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9/12/2008
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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.
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3/14/2006
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General Motors Announces Major Recall
The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks.
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1/28/2009
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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.
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12/24/2008
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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.
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3/17/2009
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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.
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5/27/2008
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George H. Miller, FAIA, Elected 2010 AIA President
5/27 Hainsfurther and Loeffelman elected as new vice presidents; Loos elected secretary
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4/18/2006
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Georgia governor signs sweeping immigration law
The state of Georgia approved a sweeping measure on Monday to crack down on illegal immigrants, while in a sign of the national division of the issues, Arizona's governor vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented workers to be prosecuted as trespessers.
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4/25/2007
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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.
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12/25/2007
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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.
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8/15/2008
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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.
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6/14/2007
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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)
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7/11/2008
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Grainger Offers Hurricane Preparedness Guide
7/11 Grainger, a leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, has created a 12-page Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
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10/26/2007
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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
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12/21/2006
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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.
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9/27/2006
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Green Is The New Color For Fall, NAHB Says
9/27/06 As the nation’s homeowners greet the first day of fall, they’re also bracing for an anticipated hike in their heating bills.
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12/17/2008
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Green Is the New Color of Lobbying
12/17 Makers of Energy-Saving Products See Opportunities in Big Stimulus Bill
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8/23/2007
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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
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5/9/2007
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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.
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6/2/2006
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Green roof display at Chicago Center for Green Technolgy
6/2/06 Tecta America is working in conjunction with the Chicago Center for Green Technology, CCGT, to install a living green roof display
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7/21/2008
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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.
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9/22/2008
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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.
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10/5/2009
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Green Roofs Growing over American Cities
10/5 Rooftop Urban Farms are Protecting Buildings, Lowering Energy Costs and Diverting Rainwater Runoff
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5/29/2009
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Green Roofs Show Big Growth in U.S., Canada
5/29 Green roofs in North America have been booming of late
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10/9/2009
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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.
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5/14/2007
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Green-roofing can help grow bottom line
5/14 Natural touch saves heating, cooling costs
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5/21/2008
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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.
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4/20/2010
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Group Organizes Kansas Roofing Association
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5/22/2008
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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.
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5/23/2008
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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.
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12/21/2007
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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.
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12/22/2008
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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!
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9/1/2008
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Happy Labor Day!
9/1 MRCA Offices will be closed today in celebration of labor day! Find out more information about Labor Day here!
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1/1/2008
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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.
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5/5/2008
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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,"
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11/27/2007
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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.
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2/14/2006
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Have you joined the MRCA Forum?
Our president's forum has many interesting topics up for discussion.
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10/10/2006
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Heat reducing transparent roofing
10/10/06 Lexan Solar Control IR, from GE Plastics, is an innovative heat reducing transparent roofing polycarbonate product that significantly reduces solar transmission, while simultaneously allowing high levels of light transmission.
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4/25/2006
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Heavy metal hits the roof
Rising steel prices are exerting tremendous pressure on steel companies which are already reeling under high raw material cost.
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2/14/2008
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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.
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11/23/2006
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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
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4/11/2007
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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.
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2/27/2009
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Homasote® Celebrates 100th Anniversary
2/25 Company Reflects on the History of Homasote Products
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5/29/2006
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Home Builders Applaud Senate Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
5/29/06 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Senate passage of a broad-based immigration bill that would enhance the nation's border security and help builders continue to meet the demand for housing.
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2/21/2008
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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.
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9/15/2009
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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
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4/28/2008
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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.
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5/14/2009
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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.
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5/31/2007
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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.
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3/26/2007
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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.
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4/5/2007
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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.
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1/16/2007
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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.
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3/14/2007
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House Ignores Small Business During Entrepreneurship Week
3/14 House Approves Bill Denying Small-Business Owners and Workers the Protection of Private-Ballot Process
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7/9/2008
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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.
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8/13/2008
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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.
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4/7/2009
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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.
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2/26/2007
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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.,
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1/10/2008
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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.
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8/9/2006
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How Does Your Salary Stack Up?
8/8/06 Roofing Contractor Reveals the Results of its 2006 Salary and Benefits Survey
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6/30/2008
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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.
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6/3/2008
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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.
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9/30/2008
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Hy-Tech Products Launches New Commercial Roofing Website
9/30 Midwest supplier makes finding quality roofing tools and equipment easier and more efficient
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12/31/2007
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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..
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11/23/2009
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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
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3/1/2007
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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.
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4/6/2007
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IB Roof Systems Introduces New Logo
4/6 IB Roof Systems has a new brand mark logo featuring the tagline, “Expect More.”
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6/5/2009
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IBM Global Survey Shows Information Gap in Green, Sustainability Strategies
6/5 The survey results identified three specific problems
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3/6/2008
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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.
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1/2/2008
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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.
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8/5/2008
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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.
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6/5/2006
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Immigrant labor shapes a summer industry
6/5/06 Industry insiders say the roofing business would collapse without this migrant work force -- which includes immigrants who are in the U.S. legally and illegally.
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7/13/2007
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Immigrants Race To Get U.S. Citizenship
7/13 Surge In Applications Comes Amid Heated Debate Over Immigration Bill
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12/6/2007
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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.
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5/18/2006
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Immigration Bill Debate Stuck on 'Amnesty'
5/18/06 - A broad bill letting illegal immigrants stay in the United States is clearing hurdle after hurdle toward Senate passage next week as House Republicans turn against President Bush and dig in their heels against what they deride as 'amnesty' for millions of lawbreakers.
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7/24/2008
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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.
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10/4/2007
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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.
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5/5/2010
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IMPORTANT OSHA UPDATE - Severe Violator Program
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5/19/2008
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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.
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2/20/2006
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Independent Roofing Contractors Launch National Roofing Partners
LAS VEGAS – February 13, 2006 – National Roofing Partners (NRP), a non-profit association of leading independent roofing contractors, was officially launched today to establish and achieve new standards in operational performance and service quality for the commercial roofing industry.
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2/2/2009
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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!
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12/13/2006
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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.
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3/14/2008
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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
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8/27/2009
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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.
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11/5/2007
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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.
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5/30/2008
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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
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8/6/2008
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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.”
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6/26/2006
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Interim rule allows employers to sign and retain I-9s electronically
6/26/06 Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement published an interim rule...
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12/19/2007
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International travel: New document requirements beginning soon
12/19 DHS will be issuing a notice in the Federal Register soon formally announcing the change.
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3/6/2006
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INTRODUCING HICKORY HARDWARE - THE NEW NAME IN DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL HARDWARE
Brands combining strengths to offer comprehensive hardware program solutions.
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11/3/2006
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IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rate
11/3 The 2007 optional standard mileage rate will be 48.5 cents per mile for business miles driven,
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11/29/2007
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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.
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1/29/2007
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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.
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6/15/2006
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IRS announces tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings
6/15/06 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released an advance copy of Notice 2006-52 "Deduction for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings."
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3/30/2007
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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.
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11/29/2007
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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
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9/1/2006
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IRS Issues Procedure for Efficiency Deduction
8/1/06 The Internal Revenue Service published an advance copy notice detailing how commercial building owners or leaseholders can qualify for a tax deduction for making their building energy efficient.
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12/12/2007
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IRS updates standard mileage rates
12/12 Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the standard mileage rates for businesses is 50.5 cents per mile.
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3/15/2007
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It Pays To Go Green
3/15 Campaign To Fight Global Warming Gives Tax Credits To People; Solar panels standard on all California Roofs
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8/5/2006
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It's Very Hot -- But So Is New Home Technology New Materials, Products Bring Green to the Mainstream
8/5/06 Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are increasingly using new products, supplies and technologies that can lower gas, electric and water consumption and costs.
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10/31/2006
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It’s a bright future for roof tiles
10/31 With a shift toward textured surfaces both inside and out, Boral Roofing has put a twist on terracotta, with the launch of eight fresh colours to its Shaped Terracotta collection.
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3/24/2008
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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
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12/30/2008
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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.
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10/11/2007
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Jobs Report Understates Nonresidential Construction's Vigor, AGC Says
10/11 Housing Even Weaker than Total Shows, Economist Simonson Asserts
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10/24/2007
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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.
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8/8/2006
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July Hot for Nation, Tepid for Small Business
8/7/06 NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index for the month managed to creep up 1.4 points from the prior month to 98.1
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8/3/2007
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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,"
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11/19/2007
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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.
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9/19/2008
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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
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5/5/2006
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Kugler Wins CRA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Colorado Roofing Association honored William (Bill) E. Kugler at their 5th annual awards banquet on February 9th
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9/26/2007
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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
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9/8/2006
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Last day to register with Early Bird prices!
Register today! After the 9th, $20 must be added to each trade show pass, day pass or full registration, so don't miss out on the great savings!
CERTA Train-the-Trainer classes will be held on Tuesday, October 10th. Class size is limited, so don't lose your space.. register NOW!
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3/19/2008
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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.
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11/25/2008
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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.
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8/5/2009
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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.
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7/25/2007
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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.
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6/25/2007
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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.
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2/28/2008
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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.”
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5/20/2008
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Local builder turns green to jump-start business
5/20 Sometimes, “going green” is just good for business
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12/11/2008
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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.
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7/2/2008
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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.
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12/20/2007
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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.
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8/29/2007
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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.
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10/27/2006
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LOI: If older ladders not in compliance, fall protection needed
10/27 OSHA Letter of Interpretation (LOI) states that if a contractor does not have the authority to correct a violative condition that its employees are exposed to, then that employer would be required to take reasonable steps to get the violative condition corrected by the controlling employer.
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1/3/2007
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Long-Awaited Reform of TRI Rule Praised by Small Business
1/3 Revised Rule will Reduce Unnecessary Paperwork, and Reward Good Environmental Behavior
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7/19/2007
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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.
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9/16/2009
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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
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11/7/2006
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Lower Health Inflation This Year
11/8 This year shows the slowest rate of health care inflation since 2001...
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6/3/2009
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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.
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5/17/2006
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Market Forces Show Proposed Lumber Pact a Bad Deal for US Comsumers
5/17/06 With the housing market showing signs of cooling and lumber costs edging downward as demand eases, American home buyers will be forced to pay a premium for this vital commodity
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6/7/2006
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May 2006 Executive Summary
6/12/06 MRCA's board of directors held its spring board of directors meeting May 5-6 in Chicago. Click on the link to review an Executive Summary of the meeting *MEMBERS ONLY*
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7/5/2007
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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,
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11/9/2009
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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.
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12/15/2009
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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.
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2/4/2009
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Melting snow, ice keep roofers busy
2/4 Sunny days make winter's worst disappear, but they can also wreak havoc with roofs
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2/12/2007
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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.
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12/28/2007
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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.
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2/1/2008
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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.
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4/3/2006
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Metal-Era Inc., introduces its online continuing education program
Metal-Era Inc., the national leader of perimeter edge roofing systems, introduces its online continuing education program, Understanding ANSI/SPRI ES-1
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5/29/2007
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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.
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1/7/2009
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Metal-Era Releases New Product Literature
1/7 The new brochure is available immediately on Metal-Era’s website, www.metalera.com
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7/30/2007
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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.
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2/10/2006
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Miami-Dade offering Saturday roof inspections
Miami-Dade's building department is offering Saturday roof inspections to ease the backlog of homeowners still fixing damage caused by Hurricane Wilma.
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7/31/2008
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Michican Company recycles roof shingles into Roads
7/31 Crutchall one of two companies in Michigan to recycle roof shingles for roads, parking lots
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4/29/2009
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Midwest Roofer Summer Issue Now Available online
Click to view the Midwest Roofer in flip-book format.
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10/15/2008
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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.”
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7/11/2006
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Million Solar Roof Initiative receives bipartisan support on Assembly Floor
7/11/06 The California Assembly yesterday voted to approve the Million Solar Roofs Initiative, legislation coauthored by Assemblywoman Lois Wolk (D-Davis) to make solar power more accessible and affordable.
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6/4/2007
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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.
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2/20/2007
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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.
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7/24/2007
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Minimum Wage Posters
7/24 The federal minimum wage will go up to $5.85 per hour effective today!
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4/25/2008
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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.
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6/17/2009
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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.
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8/1/2008
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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.
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5/23/2006
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Molecular Medicine Research Lab Building Envelope Achieves Laboratory Air Quality Conditions
5/23/06 Henry Company Building Science Technology Enables Life Science Research at University of Texas Houston Campus: Henry Company Case Study
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9/9/2008
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MonierLifetile Concrete Roof Tile Products Certified for Hail Impact Protection
9/9 Homeowners Now Qualify for Insurance Rate Reductions With State Farm Insurance
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7/1/2009
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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.
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5/11/2006
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More Than 1,300 Builders Converge on Capitol Hill
More than 1,300 builders from across the country are holding nearly 400 meetings today with their representatives and senators to urge them to increase housing opportunities for all Americans.
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8/19/2009
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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.
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12/31/2008
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Most roofs not at risk of collapse
12/31 Climbing up to clear snow more dangerous
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3/18/2010
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MRCA 2010 Call for Presentations
Proposals due April 19th.
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1/4/2008
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MRCA adds MSDS links to site!
Click to view them here!
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5/16/2006
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MRCA announces convention programming topics
5/16/06 Convention registration materials will be available in June.
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9/8/2009
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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.
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11/24/2008
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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.
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10/20/2006
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MRCA Announces New Officers and Board of Directors
10/20 The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2007 year.
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1/1/1900
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MRCA Announces New Officers and Board of Directors
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2008 year.
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11/9/2009
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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.
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12/29/2005
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MRCA Announces New Officers and Directors
MRCA is pleased to announce the following directors and officers for the year 2005-06. Officers and directors were elected at the MRCA membership meeting on October 7, 2005.
Officers include President James Brosseau, Bennett and Brosseau Roofing, Inc., Romeoville, Illinois; First Vice President Kurt Steinkuhler, Geo Groh & Sons, Inc., Emporia, Kansas; Second Vice President Rod Petrick, Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc., Bridgeview, Illinois; Secretary/Treasurer John Daly, Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Kansas City, Kansas and Chairman of the Board Dennis Runyan, Dryspace, Inc. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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7/9/2007
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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.
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1/9/2007
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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!
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10/22/2008
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MRCA Early Bird Prices extended thru Monday, Oct 27th!
Register now and save money!
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8/21/2006
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MRCA Foundation Announces 2006 Scholarship Recipients
8/21/06 The MRCA Foundation is proud to have assisted over 30 students in continuing their education since its inception. MRCA congratulations the following students who were selected as 2006-07 MRCA Foundation scholarship recipients:
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8/1/2007
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MRCA Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
8/1 The MRCA Foundation Board of Directors has awarded fourteen scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic years.
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8/5/2009
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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.
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5/27/2009
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MRCA Foundation Scholarship
The deadline is June 20th! Click for more information now!
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10/11/2006
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MRCA Introduces New Member Service
MRCA Introduces MRCA HR Pro, an online human resource, regulatory compliance and safety training system designed to insure compliance with state and federal employment as well as OSHA regulations.
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5/18/2009
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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.
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1/2/2007
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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.
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7/17/2007
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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.
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6/6/2008
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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
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3/9/2009
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MRCA Members Elected to NRCA Leadership
3/9 Congratulations to these and all of the newly elected officers and directors
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10/20/2008
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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.
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12/4/2006
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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.
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4/12/2007
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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.
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8/29/2008
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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!
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12/27/2007
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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.
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11/24/2008
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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.
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1/1/1900
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MRCA Quick Poll
Please take a moment to respond to MRCA's Quick Poll. Your answers will help us determine the focus of editorial content, technical and research areas of interest, safety education and more.
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2/16/2006
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MRCA releases a report about fire testing of membrane roof systems
MRCA has released a report about fire testing of membrane roof systems. MRCA partnered with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) on a long-term research program of fire testing aged and new membrane roof assemblies.
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7/3/2006
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MRCA Researches Asbestos Inspection Requirements
Please email your comments and/or experiences with asbestos inspections to mrca@mrca.org.
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12/16/2008
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MRCA Roofer's Forum
New topic added today: Payment in full for the roof being taken by the mortgage company. Please provide your input.
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2/10/2010
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MRCA T & R Committee Advisory on TPO
Feb. 10, 2010 - MRCA's Technical and Research Committee issues advisory on TPO.
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2/27/2008
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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.
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6/16/2009
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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.
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3/4/2010
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MRCA Webinar on Energy Efficiency - April 1, 2 PM Eastern
Andre Desjarlais, BEP program manager, ORNL, will review new energy standards for roofing.
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2/21/2006
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MRCA Welcomes New Members
The MRCA would like to welcome the following new members that have joined our association in 2006:
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4/7/2008
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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.
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12/22/2006
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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.
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1/1/1900
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MRCA's Find An Exhibitor
Click here to find out more about the companies that will be exhibiting at the 58th Annual MRCA Convention and Tradeshow!
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5/18/2006
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Mule-Hide Celebrates 100th Anniversary
5/18/06 The year 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mule-Hide brand.
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3/18/2008
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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
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6/23/2009
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Mule-Hide® Products Co. Inc. Introduces Pre-taped EPDM
6/23 Factory-controlled Production Improves Seam Quality, Reduces Installation Time
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11/11/2008
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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,"
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11/10/2008
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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.
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3/12/2007
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NAHB National Green Building Conference
3/12 9th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference Comes To St. Louis
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6/11/2008
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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.
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11/2/2007
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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.
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7/25/2008
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NAHB Slams New Ergonomic Standard Over Flawed Process
7/25 Impractical Construction Methods and Lack of Safety Guidelines Cited
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6/19/2007
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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.
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4/23/2008
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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.
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11/17/2009
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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
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3/9/2006
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National Green Building Conference opens March 11
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Conference features a tour of Albuquerque green-built homes, an awards gala, exhibits and seminars, and great news from the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico, host of the eighth annual event.
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2/3/2009
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National Green Buildings Standard Approved by ANSI
2/3 Teleconference Will Discuss Implications of First-Ever Green Residential Standard
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5/31/2006
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National Roofing Partners named 2006 Officers
5/31/06 NRP named their 2006 Officers at their First Annual Meeting
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11/13/2007
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Nationwide Introduces PERMAPRIME™ Waterproofing Gray Adhesive Roofing Primer Sealer
11/13 PERMAPRIME™ is a gray, elastomeric waterproofing, acrylic adhesive, insulating ceramic, Roof Primer Sealer.
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2/21/2007
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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.
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1/28/2008
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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.
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4/2/2009
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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.
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10/12/2006
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New Advanced Vegetative Roof System
10/12/06 Columbia Green Technologies introduced Advanced Vegetative Roof System, AVRS, a new green roof system.
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8/17/2009
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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.
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3/26/2007
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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.
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3/9/2007
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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.
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2/7/2008
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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.
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4/30/2009
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New Color Options Created For TAMKO's Composite Decking
4/30 Customer demand drives addition of new color options
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7/17/2008
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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.
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12/29/2005
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New Features Unveiled as SPRI Launches a Re-designed Website
SPRI announces the launch of its new and improved website, www.spri.org. The user friendly site features an online membership directory, news and media center, FAQ, publication/standards store and new interactive Members’ Only Section. The site has been designed to provide consumers, contractors and SPRI Members the ability to locate information quickly and with ease.
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10/8/2008
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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.
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10/5/2006
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New Green Roof System Reduces Need for Costly Irrigation
10/5/06 Uses Zeba® Superabsorbent in Soil for Faster Growth with Less Water
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11/16/2006
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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.
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4/14/2008
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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.
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1/1/2007
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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.
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3/30/2009
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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.
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10/30/2007
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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.
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4/1/2009
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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.
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11/6/2007
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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.
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6/16/2006
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New Law Will Require All CA Roofing Contractors with Active Licenses to Have Workers’ Comp Insurance
6/16/06 A new law signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday May 26 affects roofing contractors in California. New requirements take effect on January 1, 2007
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2/25/2008
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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.
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4/16/2008
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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.
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5/8/2009
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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.
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1/15/2008
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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
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7/24/2006
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New Low-Slope Roofing Manual Available
7/24/06 Dick Fricklas and Bill Griffin announced the release of Manual of Low Slope Roof Systems, 4th ed.
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5/26/2008
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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.
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6/24/2008
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New Metal-Era Website Launched
6/24 New website offers resources & tools to industry professionals.
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7/24/2007
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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.
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7/6/2009
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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.
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11/15/2006
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New Product Idea Available
11/15 "MOSIER'S WELD" Modified Roof Welding Tool Invented
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7/24/2008
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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.
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2/28/2006
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New Reflective Roof Coating from Henry
Company features brilliant shine and outstanding credentials.
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8/21/2008
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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.
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10/6/2009
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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.
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1/22/2007
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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.
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3/22/2006
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New Roof Edge Product Catalog
Metal-Era Inc., the national leader of metal edge roofing systems, announces the release of its 2006 product catalog.
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9/6/2007
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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.
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11/13/2006
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New Snap-On Arched Coping Eliminates Exposed Fasteners
11/13 Metal-Era Inc., the national leader of perimeter edge roofing systems, introduces a new version of our popular Arched Coping: Snap-On Arched Coping
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3/3/2006
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New SPRI Website Features Industry-Specific Career Center
SPRI announces the release of SPRI Works, a web-based career center designed to help the single ply roofing community employer and employee connect.
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9/25/2007
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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.
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9/28/2007
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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
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3/27/2009
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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
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7/31/2009
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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.
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8/23/2006
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New Workplace Fatality Data
8/23/06 Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. issued the following statement about the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2005, released today.
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2/13/2007
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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.
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5/28/2008
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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."
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1/8/2009
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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.
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4/9/2007
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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.
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6/30/2006
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NFIB Praises President's Executive Order Limiting Use of Eminent Domain
6/30/06 On July 23, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that opened the floodgates to eminent domain abuse.
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4/11/2006
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NFIB Survey: Small-Business Owners View Illegal Immigration as Serious Problem
NFIB small-business owners have a mixed view on amnesty for illegal immigrants.
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9/4/2007
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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).
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1/1/2009
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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.
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12/16/2008
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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.
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8/21/2007
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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.
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2/7/2007
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Nonresidential Construction Jobs Jump as Residential Retreats
2/7 Simonson Cites ‘Sizzling’ Growth in Nonresidential Building, Heavy Construction, Architectural/Engineering
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10/19/2007
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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
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4/28/2010
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Notice of Bid - Northern Michigan University
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3/1/2010
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NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT
For Qualifying Owners of Property on Which Certain Organic Asphalt Shingles Manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation Are or Have Been Installed
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1/11/2007
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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.
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7/3/2008
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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.
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10/18/2006
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NRCA Announces Call for Design Award Entries
10/18 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced a call for entries for its 2007 SpecRight Excellence in Design Awards program.
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3/21/2007
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NRCA Announces FEI 2007 Graduates
3/21 MRCA members are Future Executives Institute (FEI) 2007 graduates. Click to check them out!
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7/4/2007
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NRCA assists in new partnership programs
7/4 NRCA will be working with Washington, D.C.-based Rebuilding Together®
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10/24/2006
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NRCA Disaster Relief Video Wins Award
10/24 INTERCOM annually honors exceptional work for educational, corporate-sponsored, industrial and interactive productions.
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5/25/2006
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NRCA elects officers for 2006-07
5/25/06 National Roofing Contractors Association elected the following new officers, with terms beginning June 1.
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3/29/2007
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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.
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3/30/2007
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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
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2/29/2008
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NRCA forms new organization
2/29 NRCA has established the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing.
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12/7/2007
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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.
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11/21/2007
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NRCA offers Ask the Expert webinar
11/21 NRCA will offer its final Ask the Expert webinar of 2007 on Dec. 4.
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7/26/2007
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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.
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9/3/2007
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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."
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3/5/2008
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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.
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8/20/2007
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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
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3/20/2007
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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.
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4/7/2006
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NRCA Releases Management Performance and Financial Survey
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has made available its 2004 NRCA Management Performance and Financial Survey.
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8/7/2007
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NRCA releases new live of safety posters
8/7 The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released its line of Safety in Sight posters
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3/22/2007
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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.
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1/16/2008
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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).
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4/5/2010
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NRCA Webinar April 15 on new EPA Lead Paint Rules
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12/13/2007
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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
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6/15/2007
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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.
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10/19/2006
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NRF Merges with the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress
10/19 The National Roofing Foundation's (NRF's) board of trustees and The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress' Steering Committee have combined to form one board—the alliance board of trustees.
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7/27/2009
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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
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3/4/2009
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NTRCA's Annual Awards Banquet awards announced
3/4 The North Texas Roofing Contractors association recognizes several companies with their Golden Hammer Award.
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3/5/2007
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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.
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1/9/2009
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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.
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5/27/2009
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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.
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6/3/2008
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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.
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5/15/2007
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OIG head presents DOT challenges
5/15 A few of the challenges presented were transportation safety, regulation enforcement, and data quality
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1/17/2007
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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.
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3/19/2007
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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.
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4/17/2007
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OMG adds new CFO
4/17 Ned Woodbridge hired as Chief Financial Officer
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11/11/2007
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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.
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2/22/2007
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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.
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5/11/2009
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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.
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3/26/2009
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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.
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2/26/2009
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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
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12/19/2006
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OMG promotes seven employees to key positions in two sales divisions
12/19 Ongoing company growth brings staffing changes:
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10/24/2008
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OMG Roofing Products Adds to PipeGuard Line with TallSmall
10/24 Ideal for supporting small pipes and conduit six inches off the roof surface
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9/3/2008
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OMG Roofing Products Introduces New Height Adjustable Pipeguard
9/3 Alternative to Traditional Wood Block Pipe Supports That Won’t Damage Roof
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6/20/2006
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OMG, Inc. Introduces NightShot™
6/20/06 Product quickly forms a temporary seal between new roof covers and existing roof systems
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2/13/2008
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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."
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5/7/2007
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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."
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9/15/2006
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OSHA Accepting Comments on Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification
9/15/06 Agency introduces new guidance document on GHS
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1/14/2009
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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.
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12/6/2006
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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.
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12/29/2005
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OSHA Anidote
Last May, an inspector from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration arrived at Jancoa Janitorial Services in Cincinnati for a surprise inspection. Before the inspector left, owner Tony Miller had been cited for two extension cord violations and hit with a $9,000 fine. Miller was determined to fight -- until he learned that his legal fees would exceed the amount of the penalty. He settled for $5,000 and put the first blemish on his record after 33 years in business.
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11/4/2008
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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.
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12/26/2008
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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.
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2/6/2009
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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
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3/7/2008
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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.
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6/20/2007
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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.
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6/1/2006
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OSHA Announces Targeted Inspection Plan for 2006
6/1/06 Agency targets about 4,250 high-hazard worksite
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5/24/2007
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OSHA Announces Targeted Inspection Plan for 2007
5/24 Agency targets approximately 4,150 high-hazard worksites
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10/29/2008
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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"
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1/5/2009
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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.
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7/31/2006
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OSHA Directive provides guidance for handling complaints
7/31/06 OSHA has published a new Directive providing comprehensive guidance for how the Agency will handle complaints relating to workplace safety and health conditions.
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8/11/2009
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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
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2/5/2008
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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.
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12/12/2008
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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.
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1/24/2008
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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.
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8/22/2008
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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
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5/1/2006
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OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates
Approximately 14,000 employers have been notified that injury and illness rates at their worksites are higher than average and that assistance is available to help them fix safety and health hazards
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4/3/2008
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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.
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9/26/2008
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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.
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3/15/2006
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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Roll-Over Protective Structures Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule that regulates the testing of roll-over protective structures (ROPS) used to protect employees who operate wheel-type tractors.
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10/9/2006
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OSHA Issues Hexavalent Chromium Guidance for Small Businesses
10/09/06 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued safety and health guidance to help small businesses comply with the Agency's new hexavalent chromium(Cr(VI)) requirements for general industry, construction and shipyards.
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11/27/2006
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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.
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3/23/2007
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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,
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4/24/2008
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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
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10/10/2008
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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.
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7/12/2006
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OSHA Launches New Safety and Health Topics Page
7/12/06 Basic Steel Products Subject of New OSHA Resource
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10/2/2007
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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.
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4/24/2009
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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.
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7/6/2007
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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.
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9/4/2008
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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."
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5/26/2006
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OSHA Offers Best Practices Guide for First Aid Programs
5/26/06 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program, a new guide to help employers and employees develop workplace first aid programs.
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1/14/2008
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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.
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1/30/2009
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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.
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1/23/2008
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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.
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1/3/2008
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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.
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11/22/2007
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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
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2/19/2007
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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.
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9/23/2008
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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.
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2/13/2006
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OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury Summaries Beginning February 1
Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced.
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2/6/2008
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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.
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4/20/2006
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OSHA Renews Alliance with the Construction Institute of the ASCE
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Construction Institute (CI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are extending their Alliance for another two years to continue focusing on safety and health issues in the construction industry.
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10/23/2007
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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.
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12/24/2007
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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
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4/2/2009
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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"
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8/31/2006
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OSHA Revises Respiratory Protection Standards
8/31/06 New Assigned Protection Factors (APFs) for respiratory protection programs are being incorporated into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respiratory protection standard, the agency announced today.
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11/25/2009
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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.
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5/15/2008
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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.
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12/28/2006
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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)
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2/5/2007
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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).
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6/15/2009
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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.
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4/4/2008
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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.
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8/27/2008
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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,"
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6/26/2007
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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.
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9/25/2008
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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.
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9/21/2007
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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.
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10/19/2009
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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.
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5/28/2009
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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.
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9/20/2007
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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.
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12/25/2006
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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
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7/10/2007
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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.
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12/11/2007
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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
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11/24/2009
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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)
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11/28/2007
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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.
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3/27/2007
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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.
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5/8/2006
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OSHA, ASSE, Industry Groups Team up to Increase Job Safety for North American Safety and Health Week
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), today kicked off North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) which aims to increase public awareness on the importance of workplace safety for young workers.
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8/22/2007
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OSHA: 73 percent of violations Serious
8/22 OSHA recently updated a variety of statistics related to the Agency's operations.
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2/11/2008
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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.
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9/22/2006
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Overuse of PDAs causing repetitive stress injuries
9/22/06 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders, which include repetitive strain injuries, accounted for a third of all workplace injuries reported in 2003
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8/4/2006
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Owens Corning & Saint-Gobain Announce Intent to Merge Reinforcements Businesses
8/4/06 Customers benefit from improved technology, expanded product range and geographic reach
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8/2/2007
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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.
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12/15/2006
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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.
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3/24/2009
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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.
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1/29/2009
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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
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4/13/2006
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PAM Fastening Technology Introduces new PAMDrive Collated Screws with Patented Six-Sided Recess
PAMDrive Collated Screws as the latest collated fastener technology for the professional industry.
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3/17/2006
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Paslode Introduces Industry’s First Pneumatic 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer
To further enhance its line of trim tools, Paslode introduces a 16 gauge Pneumatic Angled Finish Nailer, the T250A-F16, available this month through Paslode distributors.
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12/9/2009
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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.
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8/15/2006
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Patriot painter putting flags atop rooftops in 50 states
8/15/06 The New York City artist is on a mission to paint the American flag on 50 rooftops in 50 states by the end of the year.
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12/12/2006
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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.
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2/10/2009
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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.
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12/4/2008
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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.
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1/1/1900
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Petrick Elected President of Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced that Rodney Petrick, Ridgeworth Roofing Co, Inc., Bridgeview, Illinois, has been elected President of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association for the 2008 year.
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6/27/2008
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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
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10/13/2006
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PG&E Offers the Coolest 'Cool Roof' Rebates to Homeowners
10/13/06 Pacific Gas and Electric Company's new "Cool Roof" rebate program is the coolest in the nation.
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3/2/2006
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Pioneer of Fastening Industry Passes
Frederic Booth Powers Jr., a pioneer in the construction fastening industry and former Chairman and President of Powers Fasteners, Inc., New Rochelle, N.Y., died at his home in Larchmont, N.Y., on Dec. 20 at the age of 72.
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4/18/2007
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