Benefits
As an 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.
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. Future convention locations include:
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.
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
- Educational programs
- DVD programs
- NRCA publications
- NRCA affinity programs
Representation in Washington, D.C.
NRCA members continue to provide NRCA with a stronger voice in Congress and regulatory
agencies. NRCA takes major responsibility for representing the roofing industry
before the U.S. Congress and works closely with officials from the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection
Agency and other government agencies. NRCA lobbies heavily for fair and reduced
regulatory practices and provides you with information and programs to help you
comply with government regulations applicable to your business. In addition, ROOFPAC,
NRCA's federally registered political action committee, supports pro-business candidates
for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Current lobbying efforts include:
Current lobbying efforts include:
- Immigration reform
- OSHA partnership program
- Nonresidential roof depreciation
- Reduction or elimination of the estate tax
Insurance and retirement programs
NRCA works with leading insurance and retirement program companies, allowing NRCA
to offer you the best programs available anywhere. These include:
- Health Insurance Program for Manufacturer's Reps: This program is designed
to meet the varying needs of NRCA members. The program will offer major medical
insurance, life insurance, and optional disability and dental coverage and is available
through Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants (MMIC) Inc., Orland Park, Ill. MMIC
has 30 years of experience in the development of successful insurance programs for
professional and trade associations. MMIC has contracted nationally with a number
of health insurance companies to offer a wide variety of benefits and will create
a customized insurance program to provide the broadest coverage at the best possible
cost.
- The NRCA Retirement Program: NRCA's plan enables members to provide retirement
benefits for themselves and their employees. The program provides maximum flexibility
with a package of legal, administrative and investment management services at a
cost that may be significantly less than an individually managed plan.
Affinity programs
NRCA has partnered with retailers and other service providers to save you time and
money operating your business on a day-to-day basis. These providers include:
- American Express—American Express corporate card
- Dataforma—Web-based construction management software
- DHL—Shipping services
- Electronic Data Payment Systems—Bancard processing program
- Hertz—Rental car company
- Hunter Warfield—Collections and asset management services
- Laborchex—Employee background checks
- Market Hardware—Web-site marketing and consultation
- Office Depot—Office supply products
- Shell—Fuel discount program
- Yellow—Freight services
- YRC Regional Transportation—Regional transportation
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.
- Customized classes that can be delivered on-site.
- Interactive online learning courses such as Roofing 101
- Comprehensive, ongoing leadership development seminars
- Free OSHA-sponsored safety training
- Training consulting services
- Speaking engagements
NRCA educational courses also provide continuing education credits to satisfy mandatory
education requirements for relicensure in many states.
Marketing opportunities
NRCA membership offers multiple opportunities for your company to promote its products
and services to the roofing industry. NRCA Manufacturer's Rep members can take advantage
of marketing and online listing opportunities that include the following:
NRCA's Buyers Guide
The 2009 NRCA Buyers Guide will be included as a pullout section in the January
and August issues of Professional Roofing magazine. Upon completion and receipt
of the buyers guide form, the print version and online version will offer Manufacturer's
Rep members an alphabetical listing.
NRCA's Online Membership Directory Listing
NRCA's online membership directory is a "Who's Who" in the roofing industry. Your
contact information is prominently displayed to make it easy to find a manufacturer's
rep.
Advertising
Members can take advantage of discounts on advertising in:
- Professional Roofing, NRCA's official monthly publication
- Professional Roofing's Special Interest publications
- NRCA Buyers Guide
- NRCA's Web site
- E-News, NRCA weekly electronic newsletter
- For Members Only, NRCA's monthly executive report
- NRCA Insider, online members-only news and industry insight
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 Buyers Guide and online listing
- Case Studies of the Roofing Customer: How to Improve Customer Relations and Negotiations
- NRCA Web site listing
- Special Reports addressing a wide range of industry issues
- 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
- 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
- Three Consumer Advisory Bulletins
- Membership plaque