ROSEMONT, Ill. — The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced experienced installers who demonstrate substantial skills and knowledge of metal panel roof system installation can apply to become NRCA ProCertified^® Metal Panel Roof Systems Installers.

NRCA ProCertification is the NRCA’s national certification initiative to create a competent, sustainable and high-performing roofing industry workforce. Certifications now available include:

• NRCA ProCertified Architectural Metal Flashings and Accessories Installer  
• NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer
• NRCA ProCertified Clay and Concrete Tile Systems Installer
• NRCA ProCertified EPDM Systems Installer
• NRCA ProCertified Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer
• NRCA ProCertified Thermoplastic Systems Installer  
• NRCA ProCertified Roofing Foreman

A roofing contractor’s certified workforce strengthens customer and supplier confidence; increases productivity; improves installation consistency and safety; enhances the company’s reputation and position in local markets; and increases profitability. Additional information about NRCA ProCertification is available at nrca.net/procertification.

NEWTON, Mass. — Registration is now open for METALCON 2022, with this year’s conference and tradeshow taking place at the Indiana Convention Center from Oct. 12–14. Pre-show workshops begin on Oct. 11.

Home to the most famous race in motorsports, the Indy 500, METALCON 2022 will “roar” into Indianapolis (Indy) for the first time in the show’s more than 30-year history.

Jeff Irwin, executive director of the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) Insulated Metal Panel Alliance and active association member for 25-plus years, believes this Midwest city is poised to attract attendees from several major construction markets.

“Located in the heart of America, Indianapolis is within 750 square miles of 75% of the manufacturing distribution space in the U.S. ― a great pull for contractors, architects, building owners, manufacturers and suppliers,” said Irwin. “From Buffalo west to Chicago and Nashville south, not to mention Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus and Detroit, it’s an easy drive from major cities throughout the Midwest."

Over three days, attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Connect with 200-plus exhibiting companies showcasing a variety of metal construction and design equipment, products, services and solutions.
• Receive top-notch education from industry experts and influencers presenting the latest advances, innovations and best practices in metal construction.
• Earn Continuing Education Credits.
• Discover the newest and most innovative advancements in metal construction.
• Explore revolutionary products, techniques and applications.
• Network among the largest annual gathering of the metal construction industry.

New for 2022 are the Metal Building Marketplace; NRCA ProCertification^® Metal Panel Roof Systems Hands-on Performance Exams; and the MCA Awards. Making a return this year is the Architect’s Experience; IMP Pavilion; the METALCON Top Products Awards; and more networking opportunities than ever.

“We are excited to host METALCON in Indianapolis this year,” said Judy Geller, METALCON show director. "It is a very attractive city for conventions. The Indiana Convention Center is connected to more downtown hotel rooms than any other city in the nation, making it convenient for convention-goers to access meeting space, restaurants, the downtown shopping mall and hotels, without even stepping outside, not to mention the city's walkability, affordability and its central location.”

For more information, visit metalcon.com or call 800-537-7765.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is accepting nominations for its prestigious McCawley Award.

The award is named after James Q. McCawley, born in 1899 in Glasgow, Scotland. McCawley came from a family deeply involved with the roofing industry and dedicated his life to the advancement of the industry. The MRCA created this award to honor those who share his level of dedication.

Nominees are not restricted to owners/officers of a roofing firm, and are not restricted to individuals located within the geographical area of MRCA membership. They can be individuals from associate member firms, employees of member firms, roofing association professionals, architects, engineers, attorneys or public officials.

The winner of the McCawley Award will be announced at the 72nd Annual MRCA Conference and Expo on Sept. 28 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The deadline to submit a nomination is June 20. There is no fee to submit a nomination. A high resolution photo of the nominee is required as well as three letters of recommendation supporting the nomination.

Visit the MRCA website to complete the online submission form.

NEW ORLEANS — The National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) Future Executives Institute (FEI) recognized its graduates for 2022 during the NRCA’s 135th Annual Convention in New Orleans.

FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders.  

The following are FEI’s Class 9 graduates:  

• Matthew Adler, project manager for J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Joliet, Ill.  
• Shaun Andrews, president of Phinney Industrial Roofing, Columbus, Ohio  
• Aaron Mark Antis, vice president, sales and field operations, for Antis Roofing & Waterproofing LLC, Irvine, Calif.  
• John T. Barker, vice president, business administration and human resources, for KPost Company, Dallas
• Ben Cadle, estimating/project manager for Service Works Commercial Roofing Inc., Tampa, Fla.  
• Joe Chajkowski, regional production manager, residential tract homes, for The Roof Depot Inc., Alpharetta, Ga.  
• Kaitlin Cox, account representative/administrative specialist for Bliss Roofing Inc., Clackamas, Ore.
• Brandon D. Dennis, director of sales and estimating for Sutter Roofing, Sarasota, Fla.  
• Nick Fania, vice president of operations for The Fania Roofing Co., Dover, N.J.  
• Kevin Filotto, project manager for Filotto Roofing Inc., Crest Hill, Ill.  
• Billy Guyette, owner/operator of Guyette Roofing and Construction, Montgomery, Ala.  
• Ryan J. Lauer, partner at Front Range Roofing Systems LLC, Greeley, Colo.  
• Zachary Littleton, estimating manager for R&B Roofing LLC, Garland, Texas  
• Stacey Lytton, chief operating officer of Horch Roofing Inc., Warren, Maine  
• Douglas J. Mackesty, vice president of Schefers Roofing Co., Grain Valley, Mo.  
• Ryan H. Malone, vice president of E. Cornell Malone Corp., Jackson, Miss.  
• Jarrell Perrin, senior project manager for Sun Commercial Roofs, Dallas  
• Jerry Pine, field operations for Pine Roofing Co. and Kedmont Waterproofing, Chicago  
• Kyle L. Price, service manager for AAA Roofing Co. Inc., Indianapolis

• Lincoln Register, president of Register Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.  
• John Scalo, senior vice president of Burns & Scalo Roofing, Pittsburgh  
• Peter F. Schenkel, vice president of C. L. Schust Co. Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind.  
• Andrew Strauser, president of Nations Roof, Springboro, Ohio  
• Jeremy Wohlfiel, owner and project manager for Merit Contracting, Rochester, Minn.  
• Ashley N. Wood, Hagerstown division manager for Heidler Roofing Services Inc., Hagerstown, Md.
• Michael Zieverink, director of operations for Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati

For more information about FEI, visit nrca.net/education/fei.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Survey participants included roofing contractors (73%) and roof consultants (27%). Most respondents indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems (47%) or provide low-slope and steep-slope roofing services (41%). All regions of the U.S. and most Canadian provinces were represented.

The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the fourth quarter of 2021 when compared with the same quarter in 2020.

Nearly half (49%) of respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-one percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 21% indicated a decrease in customer inquiries. Project contracts increased for 44% of respondents, 33% of respondents indicated no change in activity and 22% reported a decrease in project contracts.

Two new indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

The customer inquiries index score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 58.9, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 66.8, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 61.6.

The project contracts index score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 58, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 61.6, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 61.5.

As of January 2022, 16% of roofing contractors reported no project backlogs, 39% reported project backlogs of one to two months and 23% reported project backlogs of three to four months. Twenty-two percent of roofing contractors reported project backlogs of five months or more.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in next quarter’s brief survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.