By Chris Alberts, WSRCA. With the recent National Prescription Take Back Day, the Department of Labor released new information on what we have learned about the opioid crisis and how we are improving our effectiveness in overcoming its challenges. In 2017, President Donald Trump’s administration declared the opioid epidemic a national public ...
This year's Expo is better than ever with an expanded exhibit floor, seminars and The Roofing Games™. You need to be here! Known as the premier regional roofing event in the United States, the Western Roofing Expo features a two-day trade show, 20 educational seminars, two keynote luncheons, the Roofing ...
By WSRCA. Condensation potential & damage related to white & light-colored roof systems. Issues surrounding reports of condensation beneath light-colored single-ply roof membranes in some climates has been one of the more discussed industry-related topics over the past decade. Looking back, it appears that, building owners or tenants would report a mysterious ...
Sunday Funday is June 9, 2019 in conjunction with the Western Roofing Expo at the Paris Las Vegas. Start out your Funday with a round of golf or participate in the sporting clays tournament. 7:30 a.m. — Golf Tournament: Revere Golf Club, sponsored by Beacon Roofing Supply Enjoy a day of golf, fun, ...
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is looking for industry leaders to help shape the roofing industry in the Western U.S. in the coming years. Contractor members in good standing are encouraged to consider applying to, what is becoming, one of the elite organizations in the entire country. As ...
By WSRCA Legal Advisor, Cotney Construction Law. In 2016, OSHA published its final rule amending 29 C.F.R. § 1904.35 to add a provision prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for reporting workplace injuries. Since then, employers within the roofing and construction industries have been hesitant to conduct post-accident drug testing for fear ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Check out what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. February’s top articles were so close to each other with the numbers of views, we might have to ask for a recount! So, we will just have to say that these were all winners! Our top story ...
The purpose of the event is to bring the roofing industry together to meet with members of Congress and their staffs and deliver the industry's message with "one voice." Online registration is open for Roofing Day in D.C. April 3-4, 2019 At last year's inaugural event, more than 400 professionals from ...
The Western Roofing Expo 2019 is “The Largest Regional Roofing Expo presented by Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors for the Roofing Industry.” This is your once-a-year opportunity to maximize your company’s productivity, efficiency and profitability. Known for bringing all of the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on ...
By George Daisey, The Dow Chemical Company for WSRCA. Understanding the differences in types of coatings and their performance. Installing or restoring a roof can be a tremendously complicated endeavor. There are single ply membranes, roof systems, coatings, concrete, metal and many more variations to choose from, which leads anyone to ...