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Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
Living Roof Protects Veterans’ Stories
By SOPREMA. The museum and memorial is truly an architectural work of art that honors and remembers all veterans. The National Veterans Memorial Museum is the first and only memorial to veterans of all branches and eras. Guests have the opportunity to learn more about individual stories and experiences shared by veterans ...
Learning, Earning CEUs and a Chance for Prizes – What More Could You Want?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. SOPREMA’s webinars offer the opportunity for all of these things with their AIA-approved webinars. Earning credentials in roofing demonstrates to customers your expertise and understanding of all things roofing. It is not just a once and done deal. In order to maintain those credentials, you must ...
A Closer Look at One of the Oldest Green Roofs in North America
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Scheduled for demolition after 22 years, the green roof provided a unique chance to study its performance. The Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) in Toronto installed a green roof in 1998 that was considered revolutionary at the time. For years, the roof was a testament to ...
Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos
Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...
SOPREMA Simplifies SOPRASMART Line
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The company announced name changes to improve the understanding of the products in the marketplace. In a recent announcement, SOPREMA said that in their continued efforts to improve their product lines for customers, they decided to simplify their SOPRASMART laminated boards line. They report that the ...
ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
COVID-19 and SOPREMA Business Continuity
Editor's note: This is an announcement from SOPREMA. Dear Customers and Partners: We would like to inform you of the measures SOPREMA has implemented to, first and foremost, take care of the health and safety of our employees and business partners. In this regard, we want to assure you about the ...
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