Benefits
As an international NRCA member, you receive numerous resources, including all that
follows.
Communications
For Members Only
You receive NRCA's monthly executive report, For Members Only, which provides
updates about the latest roofing industry developments and NRCA activities.
NRCA's E-News
You also receive NRCA's weekly electronic newsletter, which features the most current
roofing industry and NRCA news.
NRCA Smart Brief
NRCA's industry newsletter delivered every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
offers up-to-the-minute information about roofing industry news, market forecasts
and NRCA activities.
NRCA's Web site
NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net, has
more than 200,000 user sessions each month and contains more than 30,000 pages of
information, including an online directory of members searchable by geographical
radius. As an NRCA member, you receive a free company listing in NRCA's online Membership
Directory and Find a Contractor section, as well as access to the NRCA Buyers Guide,
a resource for contractors that includes roofing products, equipment and services.
In addition, you'll have access to the Web site's Members Only section, which features
late-breaking news, market information, a public relations guide, special reports, staff resources and other valuable information. Join
on NRCA's secured site, and save time and money!
NRCA Insider
NRCA's online members-only news and industry insight features a report from NRCA's
president, information about the services available to members, breaking news and
details about NRCA's most current accomplishments.
Special Reports
Detailed reports addressing key industry issues are mailed to you and posted on
NRCA's Web site to keep you informed.
The International resource section contains:
- International member search
- Calendar of international events
- NRCA's international representatives' contact information
- NRCA's international affiliate organizations
Professional Roofing magazine
NRCA's monthly publication is the industry's leading magazine. Each issue provides
you with the most accurate, timely and objective information in the roofing industry.
Articles and archives from Professional Roofing also are available at
www.professionalroofing.net and include Web exclusives that offer additional
editorial and images related to the articles. You also have access to editorial
indices and a search function to give you access to information you need about any
industry topic. To obtain additional subscriptions for employees, colleagues, etc.,
you can visit www.professionalroofing.net
and click on Subscribe.
Technical assistance
Members have unlimited access to NRCA's expert technical staff who will answer questions
and troubleshoot. You also receive technical bulletins, research updates and special
reports addressing NRCA's most current findings about roof system performance, materials
and application techniques. NRCA maintains a database of technical information (e.g.,
magazine articles, research reports) that covers a wide variety of roofing-related
topics. This information is cataloged by title, author and keyword to enable you
to quickly find the information you need.
International Roofing Expo and NRCA's annual convention
This four-day event is the largest gathering of the roofing industry in North America,
attracting more than 9,500 roofing professionals worldwide. You benefit from dynamic
educational sessions, a trade show with more than 400 exhibiting companies in 1,100
booths and featured events that include top-name speakers. Members receive substantial
discounts on registration and exhibit space.
NRCA logo
NRCA members are identified as being the roofing industry's elite. You receive camera-ready
artwork of the NRCA logo for use on letterhead, proposals, advertisements, etc.
NRCA members also can download the NRCA logo from the Web site's Members Only, NRCA
Services section. Also available are NRCA foil labels for use on envelopes, proposals,
etc.
Recognition and networking
NRCA's online Membership Directory is like a "Who's Who" in the roofing industry.
Members’ contact information is prominently displayed to make it easy to find fellow
contractor and associate members. You also receive a NRCA membership certificate
and plaque to display in your office.
NRCA's Web site is a portal for roofing contractors looking for international manufacturers
and distributors of roofing products, equipment and services. As an international
manufacturer member, you will receive a complimentary hyperlink to your company’s
Web site in NRCA's online Buyers Guide, as well as a listing in the printed
NRCA
Buyers Guide sent to all
Professional Roofing magazine subscribers
in January and August. Manufacturers are listed by product type, and distributors
are categorized by territory—either national or regional. The
NRCA Buyers Guide
listing provides your company's name; telephone and fax numbers; mailing and e-mail
addresses; and Web site information.
NRCA members receive discounted rates for Web site banner advertising, as well as
for banner ads in E-News, NRCA's weekly electronic newsletter to members
Questions? Call NRCA's Customer Service Department
NRCA Customer Service is your personal link to all roofing resources. Call toll-free
number—(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) to speak with trained representatives who
are ready to take your orders and address any questions. You also can visit
shop.nrca.net for the latest information about more than 300 NRCA publications
and DVD programs.
Discounts
As an NRCA member your company can take advantage of discounts on:
- The International Roofing Expo exhibit space and NRCA convention registration
- NRCA publications
- DVD programs
- Educational programs
NRCA University
NRCA University delivers the latest information and best practices to roofing professionals
by providing technical programs, safety training, professional development and other
educational opportunities including online accredited programs.
Educational classes can be selected in the following areas: Roofing Technology;
Sustainable, Energy-efficient Design; Safety; Leadership; and Business Development.
NRCA University offers:
- Classes that are scheduled throughout the year and U.S.
- Interactive online learning courses such as Roofing 101
- Comprehensive, ongoing leadership development seminars
- Training consulting services
- Speaking engagements
NRCA educational courses also provide continuing education credits to satisfy mandatory
education requirements for relicensure in many U.S. states.
Publications and benefits
You can immediately put your NRCA membership to work when you use the impressive
publications and benefits you receive upon joining. Upon joining, you will receive
the following publications, CD and benefits:
- NRCA Web-site listing
- The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2008 on CD,
including The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2007 and
The NRCA Roofing Manual and Waterproofing Manual, Fifth Edition, with 2003
and 2006 copy updates.
- The latest NRCA Roofing Manual Section
- Join in 2008 and receive the NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2008
and the NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2009, available
January 2009
- Join in 2009 and receive the NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2009
- Special Reports addressing a wide range of industry issues
- Three Consumer Advisory Bulletins
- Subscription to:
- Professional Roofing NRCA's official monthly publication
- Professional Roofing's Special Interest publications
- NRCA Buyers Guide
- For Members Only, NRCA's monthly executive report
- Online subscription to:
- E-News, NRCA weekly electronic newsletter
- NRCA Insider, online members-only news and industry insight
- Membership plaque