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As The NRCA Roofing Manual's content has developed and expanded throughout the years, so have the methods for the manual's delivery.

NRCA supports two bills aimed at reducing the burdens of the Affordable Care Act.

As the net-zero energy building movement has gained momentum across the U.S., spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has been widely adopted for use in residential and commercial construction. SPF acts as a water barrier, air barrier and thermal insulator in roofing projects, and its high performance and energy-efficiency characteristics make it an ideal product for buildings designed to achieve net-zero energy consumption.

Even profitable organizations can experience internal problems with leading and managing employees. "Leadership" and "management" are similar terms with definitions that often overlap. But roofing contractors who learn the difference between leading and managing understand their dual importance in an organization and realize greater success.

Located in Dallas, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science was built to inspire children to become the scientific leaders of tomorrow. The museum exposes children to various fields of science, mathematics and engineering through exploration areas, discovery stations, workshops, demonstrations and more housed inside a cube-shaped structure. KPost Company, Dallas, helped build the unique museum and installed several roof systems, overcoming challenging waterproofing scenarios.

Everyone makes mistakes, but you may not always be on the line for them. Contractors whose negligence causes damage to an owner's building may not necessarily have to pay for the property damage. A growing number of U.S. courts have ruled property damage claims against roofing contractors are barred by a waiver of subrogation provision found in The American Institute of Architects contracts.