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NRCA University to offer CERTA courses

On March 4, NRCA University will conduct CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization in Chicago.

CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization is a 10-hour accreditation program that uses classroom instruction and hands-on torching activities to address how to teach torch safety. After successfully completing the program, participants will be authorized to conduct Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA) certification training and receive training materials, including an instructors guide and English and Spanish editions of the CERTA student manual and training video.

In addition, NRCA University will conduct CERTA Train-the-trainer Reauthorization March 5 in Chicago. The program allows participants to renew their CERTA accreditations; renewal is required every three years. The course is significantly different from the original 10-hour train-the-trainer course and gives participants an opportunity to advance their training and facilitation skills and demonstrate roof torching skills.

For more information or to register, visit www.nrca.net/nrcauniversity or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

The Alliance adds a member

CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., has joined The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress at the Regent level, which is reserved for individuals and organizations that commit $100,000 to the Alliance. CertainTeed's commitment entitles it to attend the Alliance's semiannual meetings and participate in the project task forces established to guide the Alliance's agenda.

Established in 1996 within the National Roofing Foundation, the Alliance is a separate but related educational, research and charitable organization of NRCA that addresses critical industry issues. The organization currently has 125 members and is open to all roofing contractor and industry partners. Alliance members are committed to securing the roofing industry's future excellence.

For more information or to join the Alliance, visit www.roofingindustryalliance.net or contact Bennett Judson, the Alliance's executive director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@roofingindustryalliance.net.

NRCA offers building codes manual

NRCA offers The NRCA Building Codes Manual, Third Edition, which is designed to help roofing contractors use model building codes and understand the roofing-related provisions they contain.

The NRCA Building Codes Manual, Third Edition includes detailed analyses of building code requirements for specific roof system types for each model building code addressed in the manual, including the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code and National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA's) NFPA 5000, 2006 Edition.

The manual also lists roofing-related standards that are referenced in the model building codes, as well as contact information for building code-related organizations and the government agencies that have building code adoption authority for all 50 states and 54 major U.S. cities.

The manual is $115 for NRCA members and $230 for nonmembers.

For more information or to order the manual, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

Safety resource CD is available

The NRCA Roofing Safety Resource CD is now available. The CD allows users to develop company- and/or job-specific safety programs, quickly access resources and training materials, and manage various safety-related issues.

The CD, which is based on the print version of The NRCA Safety Manual, allows users to compile, save and print safety programs tailored to the conditions and requirements of their particular roofing projects, as well as learn the tools to develop a safety program in a distinctive, customized format.

The CD contains NRCA Toolbox Talks I and NRCA Toolbox Talks II, NRCA's Pocket Guide to Safety and job-hazard assessment checklists organized by chapter topic. It also enables users to develop, save and print company safety programs; track and store employee data, including training, accidents and drug testing; develop, save and print project-specific safety programs; complete, save and print required Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury reporting forms; access and print NRCA's Toolbox Talks for training meetings; link to current OSHA regulations, state-plan Web sites, safety resources and other government agencies that affect the roofing industry; and develop, save and print custom emergency action plans.

The CD is $150 for NRCA members and $295 for nonmembers.

For more information or to order the CD, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.

NRCA's market survey is available

The 2008-09 NRCA Market Survey provides data that allows users to compare industry market statistics, trends and information obtained from roofing contractors throughout the U.S.

The survey includes information regarding commercial and residential roofing activity, roofing material use, regional breakdowns, installation by material type and industry sales volumes.

The survey is $40 for NRCA members and $80 for nonmembers.

For more information or to order a copy of the survey, visit shop.nrca.net or contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net.