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NRCA's CEO says goodbye after 41 years of service.

NRCA offers multiple resources to help roofing contractors and their clients respond to weather-related events.

ASTM International is responsible for establishing and maintaining numerous standards for the roofing industry.

A new wage rule requiring paid sick leave for employees working on federal projects may negatively affect contractors.

Roofing professionals always must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s safety regulations. But roofing professionals may not be aware of additional regulations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE's) "EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual" that contains 34 topic sections specifying safety requirements for construction projects managed by USACE and backed by law.

Roof coating applicators are responsible for ensuring a coating adheres to a desired surface, and a properly adhered coating begins with a properly prepared surface. Coatings adhere best to a surface with many contact points. Applicators should be aware of common bond breakers that interfere with the continuity of a coating-surface interface, reducing contact points and negatively impacting a coating's adhesion.