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February 2012

Vol 42 Issue 2 A tribute to a promise

In honor of NRCA's 125th Annual Convention, Professional Roofing has compiled a chronology of some of the most important roofing industry events from the past 125 years.

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Featured Articles

  • Safety is no accident

    The roofing industry's main issues in 2012 are how employers can comply with new regulations and how regulations being developed might evolve.

    by Tom Shanahan, MBA, CAE

  • Keeping the past present

    Solar technology becomes part of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i in Honolulu.

    by Chrystine Elle Hanus

  • Insurers on the fritz

    As storms become more frequent and severe in the U.S., insurance companies raise rates or are unwilling to write policies.

    by Nancy Mann Jackson

  • Back to basics

    Architects and designers are using more complex double-curvature geometry in buildings they create. It is important all involved in such projects understand roof system design concepts.

    by Bill Mansell

  • An unequal fight

    Act now to ensure you comply with the National Labor Relations Board's new rule requiring employers to inform employees of their right to form and support a union.

    by Jason C. Kim and Gray I. Mateo-Harris

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Editor's Note

Focus

Twenty-five years ago, NRCA celebrated its centennial. Few could have anticipated how things have changed.

Ambika Reid

Ambika Reid

Editor of Professional Roofing
Vice president of communications

NRCA

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