The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) held a signing ceremony on May 17, 2010 to finalize OSHA’s formal recognition of the NCCER Crane Operator Certification Program.
Roof Wind Designer is a Web-based application intended to provide roofing professionals with an easy way to determine roof systems' design wind loads for many commonly encountered building types subject to building code compliance
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the first year of the Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study Program (QARC). This is a new recognition program that will give roofing contractors, consultants and architects the ability to gain the national prominence that they deserve for their work with asphalt roofing.
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) announced its support for the Building STAR Energy Efficiency Rebate Act of 2010, recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 accreditation - the world’s most prestigious endorsement of a product certification program as developed by the International Organization for Standardization.
Four timely new programs from CertainTeed will equip siding contractors with the tools they need to address the challenges of 2010. The new programs include: 5-Star Green Contractor, Build-It Tour, THRIVE, and LogoCheck.
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has awarded a $750,000 grant to the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing to co-sponsor the development of RoofPoint, a new guideline and rating system for the selection of roof systems that maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. announced the addition of several employees to its staff to accommodate the needs of contractors and provide the continued customer service that has made this company the leader in the roofing industry.
SOPREMA, a manufacturer of SBS (styrene butadiene styrene) modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing products, announced the alignment of its operations in the U.S. and Canada.
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) was awarded a grant from the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress (Alliance) in the amount of $750,000 for the development of RoofPoint, a new guideline and rating system for the selection of roof systems to maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
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