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NRCA will host international roofing symposium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: JIM KIRBY
FEBRUARY 2010	(800) 323-9545, ext. 7570
	jkirby@nrca.net
NRCA WILL HOST INTERNATIONAL ROOFING SYMPOSIUM Rosemont, Ill.—The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will host the 2011 International Symposium: Emerging Technologies and Roof System Performance Sept. 7-9, 2011, in Washington, D.C. The symposium provides a forum for the formal presentation of roofing industry research and the latest information about the science of emerging technologies, including reflective roof surfaces, vegetative roof systems and rooftop photovoltaic systems. The symposium will be hosted in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and will bring together industry leaders, researchers and other industry stakeholders. Preferred presentation topics include high-performance roof systems, sustainable roof systems, roof systems that incorporate renewable energy, energy efficiency and roof system life-cycle analysis. Abstract submissions are due in June, and acceptance will be announced in July. The paper submission deadline will be in December, and the paper review process will take place through spring 2011. The proceedings will be published in August 2011. A Web site will be created for information about abstract submission, registration, housing and all other relevant information; it will be accessible in April. For more information, contact Jim Kirby, NRCA's associate executive director of technical communications, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7570 or jkirby@nrca.net. NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. NRCA's mission is to inform and assist the roofing industry, act as its principal advocate and help members in serving their customers. NRCA continually strives to enhance every aspect of the roofing industry. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net. ###