In 2017, the CRCA leadership gathered to form the CRCA Foundation as a way to provide funding and support through philanthropy, research and education.
The goal is for all of those across the roofing and waterproofing industry to uinite in assisting the CRCA Foundation to benefit the industry and the community.
As the CRCA Foundation moves forward, stakeholders' support is needed to help secure the future, strength and excellence of the roofing industry and the community surrounding it.
CRCA’s mission is to unite those engaged in the roofing and waterproofing industry in Illinois and beyond by providing educational programs, informational resources and networking opportunities, as well as advocating on behalf of its members to enhance roofing industry standards.
Why CRCA? Membership at CRCA is an investment in your business and the roofing industry, and helps members grow their businesses. CRCA works hard to understand members' concerns, to help solve their problems, to compete and grow their companies through an array of benefits that meet the needs of today's Roofing, Waterproofing and Dampproofing Industry. Members are in the know on the latest safety issues, energy and building code requirements for roofs, through speakers sharing knowledge at membership meetings.
CRCA is the leading trade association of roofing and waterproofing contractors in Illinois. CRCA members include Contractors, Manufacturers, Distributors, Manufacturers Representatives, Allied Services Suppliers and Consultants. CRCA Members meet and tackle issues important to the steep and low slope roofing industry and waterproofing industry. Check out the Member Specialty Page to learn more about how to purchase these critical services. Help make things happen.
CRCA is partnering with Cotney Construction Law to bring CRCA Members and exciting new member benefit! CRCA Members will now receive 15 minutes of free legal advice a month and review of applicator agreements. CRCA Members will also receive a discount in they opt into one of Cotney's subscription plans. Already have a plan with Cotney? Be sure to mention you're a CRCA Member and they will apply the benefit to you!
To learn more contact CRCA at info@crca.org or Cotney Construction Law at info@cotneycl.com.
Want to volunteer for one of CRCA's Committees but aren't sure where to start? Take a look at all of CRCA's Committees here , then email info@crca.org today with your top 3-5 committee choice. CRCA is always looking for volunteers to add to committees. Committee Day, an event where all of CRCA's committees get together to plan the upcoming year, will be held on December 10. Any other questions on CRCA's Committees? Email info@crca.org
CRCA is excited to announce the launch of its CRCA Manufacturer Videos Page. CRCA has worked with many of its manufacturer member companies to provide a one stop shop for their training & installation videos. A special thanks to the 30+ companies that have already send in their videos! It's because of them CRCA is able to help educate the industry! If you are a CRCA Manufacturer Member and would like CRCA to add your videos, please email jessica@crca.org.
The Coffee Conversations podcast from RoofersCoffeeShop® invites you to pour a cup of coffee and sit with experts for conversations about what is top of mind for roofing contractors and the overall roofing industry right now. Held every other Thursday morning (6 a.m. PT), the team at RCS video chats ...
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Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversations that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by ABC Supply, Trent Cotney and foundation representatives including Dave Lawlor, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Les Sims with the FRSA ...
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Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversations that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by Cotney Construction Law, Trent Cotney and foundation representatives including Kyle Thomas, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Mike Silvers with the ...
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