Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)

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Call for Applicants for the WSRCA Board of Directors

March 14, 2018 at 9:08 a.m.

The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is looking for industry leaders to help shape the roofing industry in the Western US in the coming years.  Join the WSRCA Board of Directors Contractor members in good standing are encouraged to consider applying to, what is becoming, one of the ...

WSRCA Technical Bulletin 2017-ILS&W3: 2015 IPC Updated Storm Drainage Design Methodology

March 10, 2018 at 9:25 a.m.

The Western States Roofing Contractor’s Association (WSRCA) has prepared this Technical Bulletin to advise WSRCA Members of new changes to the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), for those States or Jurisdictions that have or will be adopting the updated Code. Not all states within the Western United States adopt the IPC ...

Apply Online for a $5,000 Scholarship - Applications Due: April 13, 2018

February 23, 2018 at 3:28 p.m.

The Davis Memorial Foundation encourages all students to apply for the $5,000 scholarship. The Davis Memorial Foundation, now in its 21st year of supporting higher education, was established in memory of Larry and Mary Davis. Larry was an integral part of the roofing industry for many years serving on ...

WSRCA Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk - Arbitration Agreement

February 4, 2018 at 2:14 p.m.

Featuring Legal Advisor: Kenneth S. Grossbart, Law Offices of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman WSRCA has written before regarding the concept of arbitration vs. litigation. Arbitrating disputes is very common and arbitration clauses are found in all types of different situations. Arbitration clauses are very common in construction-related contracts as well ...

Online Registration Now Open for the Western Roofing Expo 2018

January 26, 2018 at 3:45 p.m.

Register between now and February 28 for the Western Roofing Expo and receive a 10 percent early bird discount. Plan to attend the largest roofing expo presented by roofing contractors for the roofing industry - June 10-12, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - and maximize your ...

Leaky Exhaust Vents – The 500-lb Gorilla of Condensation Problems

January 11, 2018 at 5:23 a.m.

Exhaust vents are the proverbial 500-lb gorilla in the room. By Phil Dregger - PE, Technical Roof Services. Many factors contribute to excessive condensation in low slope membrane roof systems installed over wood decks with insulation below; high interior relative humidity (RH), high roof reflectance, and especially air intrusion. One contributor ...

WSRCA 2017 Year in Review

January 6, 2018 at 6:30 a.m.

WSRCA 2017 was about driving value in membership. A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2017 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the association. In today’s competitive marketplace, members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well ...

New Member Benefit: WSRCA Mobile Safety Solutions

December 10, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.

As part of their ongoing commitment to Safety —WSRCA is proud to announce the launch of the all new WSRCA mobile safety solutions website. This safety content is available exclusively to Members via the WSRCA Member’s Clubhouse, giving them instant mobile access to the latest safety compliance information. Contractors can hold ...

OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule: NOW IN EFFECT

October 4, 2017 at 6:26 a.m.

Enforcement of the crystalline silica rule for construction began on September 23 even though OSHA has not conducted any significant outreach or provided meaningful guidance to employers. By WSRCA. The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), which consists of 25 construction associations including NRCA and TRI, has been pursuing settlement negotiations with the ...

Call for Presentations at the Western Roofing Expo 2018

October 1, 2017 at 5:39 a.m.

Attention all public speakers! With the ever-increasing popularity of the Western Roofing Expo and its educational seminars & demos, we are making a call to all members: Apply to teach a seminar at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo 2018 in Las Vegas! We believe the quality of our membership provides a ...