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Information and Resources

When up-to-the-minute news and information about late-breaking developments are what you need, you can rely on the comprehensive print and electronic resources available from NRCA. NRCA also is a tremendous asset to have at your disposal when you have problems and questions; its staff is available to assist you any time.

New Member Kit—Upon joining, you will receive $1,000 worth of NRCA publications, CDs and DVDs free, including the newest technical manual CD, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems. This CD allows you to access generous amounts of information you can't find anywhere else from the convenience of your computer. Containing all the NRCA Roofing Manuals, it also includes 833 viewable construction details. You can search the text of the manuals by keyword or phrase, print any portion of the text or graphics, and import the text into a word processing program. This CD includes the electronic copies of the following NRCA Roofing Manual volumes:


• The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2012
• The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2011
• The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing, Condensation Control and Reroofing—2010
• The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2009

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.

Professional Roofing magazine—NRCA's monthly publication is the industry's leading magazine and 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.

NRCA 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.

Special Reports—Detailed reports addressing key industry issues are mailed to you and posted on NRCA's website as they become available to keep you informed.

Additional mailings—Member firms may add up to five additional key personnel to NRCA's mailing list. Forms for additional mailings will be forwarded to you upon approval of your membership.

NRCA On-Demand—Provides you and your employees with access to a library of information, including NRCA publications and educational programs for a fee.

Recognition and Networking

NRCA helps you connect with ideas, answers, resources and your peers. NRCA is where roofing professionals—commercial, residential and specialty—can improve their images and strengthen their businesses personally and professionally. With NRCA, you can find the assistance, tools and resources you need to make better day-to-day decisions.

Membership Directory Listings—As a benefit of membership, you receive a free company listing in NRCA's printed and online membership directories, both of which are "who's who" in the roofing industry. Members' contact information is prominently displayed to make it easy to find fellow architect, engineer and consultant members and contractors.

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. You also can download the NRCA logo from the website's Members Only section.

NRCA's website—NRCA's website, www.nrca.net, contains more than 30,000 pages of information, including access to the Roofing Industry Product Center, a single source for product, technical and procurement information for commercial, residential and infrastructure construction. In addition, you'll have access to the website's Members Only section, which features late-breaking news, market information, a public relations guide, a discussion forum, Ask NRCA, Special Reports, staff resources and other valuable information.

Education

Focusing on the most current developments and cutting-edge teaching methods, NRCA University offers technical programs, safety training, professional development and other educational opportunities, including online accredited programs. NRCA members receive significant registration discounts on educational courses that provide continuing education credits to satisfy mandatory education requirements for relicensure in many states. NRCA University offers you:

• Classes that are scheduled throughout the year and U.S.
• Customized training that allows you to hold training sessions when and where you want them while incorporating your company's unique challenges. For a fraction of the cost of off-site training, customized training delivered on-site offers the best solution for your educational needs.
• Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA) classes
• Roof Integrated Solar Energy certification
• Interactive online learning courses such as Roofing 101, Roofing Energy and the Environment Series and Impact-resistant Roofs: Contractor Certification Program
• Comprehensive, ongoing leadership development seminars
• Free OSHA-sponsored safety training
• Training consulting services
• Speaking engagements

Advocacy

NRCA represents roofing professionals before the U.S. Congress and federal government, and NRCA's Washington, D.C., office serves as NRCA's full-time advocate in our nation's capital and works to advance the roofing industry's public policy agenda to help your business grow while fighting proposals that would adversely affect your business.

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 OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. NRCA lobbies heavily for fair and reduced regulatory practices and provides you with information, such as Special Reports and position papers, 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.

Member Services

Your NRCA membership provides you with an incomparable menu of products, services and benefits including:

Technical Assistance—You have priority access to NRCA's expert technical staff who will answer questions and an extensive database of technical information. You also receive technical bulletins, research updates and Special Reports addressing NRCA's most current findings about roof system performance, materials and application techniques.

Risk Management Assistance—NRCA's risk management staff monitors health, safety, insurance, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the roofing industry to assist members in meeting their loss-control and regulatory compliance responsibilities.

International Roofing Expo/NRCA Annual Convention—This four-day event is the largest gathering of the roofing industry in North America, attracting more than 10,000 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 discounts on registration and exhibit space. Future convention dates and locations include:

Orlando, Fla. Feb. 22-24
San Antonio Feb. 5-7, 2013

Online Manual—A members-only benefit, NRCA has made The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems—2012, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems—2011, The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Sheet Metal, Condensation Control and Reroofing—2010 and The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems—2009 available in an electronic format. In each manual, you can view individual pages and zoom in on the text.

Affinity Programs—When it comes to your company's bottom line, your NRCA membership will pay dividends. NRCA has partnered with recognized vendors and service providers, such as American Express, FedEx, Hertz, Shell Oil and Office Depot, to offer products and services at generous member discounts. For more information, visit www.nrca.net/member/about/membership/affinity.aspx.

Products and Services—As an NRCA member, we appreciate your commitment to excellence and offer more than 150 products to help you reach your goals. With NRCA's publications, DVDs, CDs and electronic access through NRCA On-Demand, you can find the tools you need to grow your business, educate your employees and manage a productive roofing company—regardless of your company's size. All these products, in addition to our educational offerings, are available to you at 30 to 70 percent less than retail prices.

Health Care Program

NRCA is excited to offer the NRCA National Health Care Program, a members-only, captive health care benefits program utilizing the CIGNA provider network. The program is for organizations of all sizes and offers you coverage options and extremely competitive rates. If you have one employee or 100, NRCA's National Health Care program is for you!

CIGNA offers a preferred provider organization (PPO) program along with superior wellness and care management options. CIGNA's network providers include professionals in all types of specialties throughout the U.S. The program gives NRCA members flexibility to develop their own eligibility rules and cost-sharing arrangements with their employees.

The owner of the captive is the Coca Cola Bottlers Association, which is a well-established and endowed organization that has more than 50 years' experience offering health insurance-related programs.

To learn more about this exciting and cost-savings members-only benefit, please contact Tom Shanahan, NRCA associate executive director of risk management, at tshanahan@nrca.net or (800) 323-9545, ext. 7538.

Insurance and Retirement Programs

NRCA works with leading insurance and retirement program companies, allowing NRCA to offer you the best programs available anywhere including:

Health Insurance Program for Architect, Engineer and Consultant members—This program is designed to meet the varying needs of NRCA members and offers 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 offers a wide variety of benefits and will create a customized insurance program to provide the broadest coverage at the best possible price.

The NRCA Retirement Program—NRCA's plan enables you to provide retirement benefits for yourself and your 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.