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The International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition contains complex code requirements that may present reroofing challenges.

NRCA hopes legislation designed to attract workers to the roofing industry will pass Congress.

During 2016, NRCA conducted limited physical property testing on several samples of new (uninstalled) asphalt shingle products to determine the samples’ compliance with an established standard compared with previous NRCA testing. The product testing revealed several samples do not exceed the minimum tear strength requirement, indicating it may be time for the industry to develop new evaluation criteria that correlates to actual field performance.

Latino employees who demonstrate leadership potential may be held back from advancement because of English-language limitations. These employees often possess the industry knowledge required for promotion but lack necessary English skills. There are several steps employers can take to help employees achieve English fluency, including assessing individual employees’ skill levels and involving employees in a language program designed by a reputable training institute.

When Pomona College, Claremont, Calif., needed a roof system for its new Studio Art Hall, it selected Eberhard Roofing & Waterproofing, Van Nuys, Calif., to design one that would match the beauty of the building and achieve LEED® certification. Eberhard Roofing & Waterproofing overcame several challenges to complete the installation of a canopy roof system with photovoltaic panels that will inspire student and faculty artists for years to come.

Roofing contractors’ rights, remedies and obligations typically are driven by contracts, and the contract usually is reviewed first when a dispute arises during a project. But sometimes disputes involve what constitutes the contract itself. Contractors must carefully read the terms and conditions of invoices and other documents to fully understand their implications.