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Recent surveys reveal unemployed, low-income men could find satisfaction working within the roofing industry.

Revisions to FM Global's Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 affect many roof deck designs.

An NRCA member testifies on behalf of NRCA before a House subcommittee to voice concerns regarding recent OSHA workplace safety regulations.

NRCA's third annual Children's Art Contest received 53 creative submissions from young relatives of NRCA members and their employees. Sponsored by A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Aurora, Ill., the contest was conducted as part of NRCA's National Roofing Week held June 5-11. More than 3,000 votes were cast online to determine the three contest winners.

When the EPDM Roofing Association learned of a proposed "cool roof" amendment to Denver's building codes in 2015, the association called upon local construction professionals to oppose the amendment. The resulting coalition, significantly supported by members of the Colorado Roofing Association, successfully persuaded the Denver City Council to reject the amendment that would have required all new low-slope roof systems on commercial buildings to be highly reflective surfaces.

With 80 locations throughout the city, Chicago's Public Library system provides numerous free, open places for Chicagoans to gather, learn and read. In 2015, Korellis Roofing, Hammond, Ind., overcame logistical and fall-protection challenges while installing PVC and vegetative roof systems on the Chicago Public Library system's most recent branch in Chinatown.