Housing starts climb more than expected in December 2021
Housing starts increased 1.4% in December 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.702 million units.
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December 2021 construction starts were flat amid industry challenges
Construction starts were unchanged in December 2021 as contractors continue to struggle with high materials prices, labor shortages and COVID-19.
OMG Roofing Products will offer free NRCA ProCertification® installer exams
OMG Roofing Products is teaming up with NRCA to offer fully paid spots for NRCA ProCertification hands-on performance exams during the 2022 International Roofing Expo.®
OSHA will hold annual safety stand-down
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down will be May 2-6.
Five questions to help guide career choices
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NRCA has submitted comments to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard.
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Entry-level driver training requirements change
On Feb. 7, changes will take effect regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Entry-level Driver Training regulations for the Commercial Driver's License.
January 19, 2022
Homebuilder sentiment decreases in January
Builder sentiment decreased one point to 83 in January as homebuilders face growing expenses.
January 19, 2022
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There still is time to participate in a market index survey for reroofing
Help take the pulse of the reroofing industry to assess the industry’s business conditions; deadline for responses is Jan. 21.
January 19, 2022
Participate in NRCA sessions at 2022 IRE
Be sure to register for NRCA’s sessions being held during the 2022 International Roofing Expo® in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.
January 19, 2022
Register for NRCA’s virtual LEGALCon 2022
Learn the latest developments from legal and technical experts at NRCA Legal Resource Center’s newest virtual conference, LEGALCon 2022, which will be held March 10.
January 19, 2022
Be sure you are aware of New Orleans’ COVID-19 rules during IRE
The city’s COVID-19 requirements will affect the 2022 International Roofing Expo® Feb. 1-3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
January 18, 2022
Construction material prices are 22.3% higher than a year ago
Construction material prices rose 0.6% in December 2021 and are up 22.3% on a year-over-year basis; nonresidential construction material prices are 23.2% higher than a year ago.
January 18, 2022
Registration is open for NWiR Day 2022
National Women in Roofing will hold NWiR Day in New Orleans Jan. 30.
January 18, 2022
Vote online for the People’s Choice Award!
The 2022 CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award has a People’s Choice Award category, which allows the public to vote online to select a winner.
January 18, 2022
A larger portion of workers’ pay is going to health care costs
A recent study shows workers in most states paid nearly 12% of median income for health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses in 2020 compared with 9% in 2010.
January 18, 2022
NRCA outperforms nonprofit average on social media
Data from Sprout Social show NRCA consistently outperformed other nonprofits, as well as overall industries, on social media platforms in 2021.
January 18, 2022
Roofing Alliance announces finalist teams for construction management student competition
The Roofing Alliance will host five finalist teams to compete in the final part of its eighth annual Construction Management Student Competition.
January 13, 2022
Participate in a market index survey for reroofing
Help take the pulse of the reroofing industry to assess the industry’s business conditions; deadline for responses is Jan. 21.
January 13, 2022
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Support ROOFPAC in New Orleans at the “Salute to the Big Easy” reception and auction.
January 13, 2022
