Early last week, ERA staff sent a letter to the Biden administration regarding FEMA pre-disaster mitigation initiatives. In response, Katherine B. Fox, Assistant Administrator for Mitigation in the Office of the Mitigation Directorate | Federal Insurance Mitigation Administration | Resilience… Read More
Blog Posts
Project Profile: Western Specialty Contractors Replaces Roof, Makes Structural Repairs to Historic Exposition Building
ST. LOUIS — Western Specialty Contractors – Peoria Branch completed a project to reroof the historic Exposition Building and the Illinois Building’s theater on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. Western teamed up with Platinum Scaffold, Vac-It-All Services and… Read More
Roofing Industry Associations Coalition Completes First Quarter 2021 Market Index Survey for Reroofing
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada completed its most recent Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing. The survey takes the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and… Read More
Central Roofing Saves Urban Ventures $679,043 on New Roof
MINNEAPOLIS — When hail severely damaged the roof over classrooms and the gym at Urban Ventures, the team at Central Roofing stepped in to help. They successfully negotiated with the nonprofit’s insurance company for a settlement. As a result, Urban… Read More
ERA signs onto a letter to congressional leadership encouraging congress to ensure that future federal infrastructure investments at minimum adhere to current building codes and standards
ERA has signed onto a letter to congressional leadership encouraging congress to ensure that future federal infrastructure investments at minimum adhere to current building codes and standards. The letter currently has more than 60 signers representing state/local, emergency response, housing,… Read More
Webinar: Diversity + Inclusion: Understanding How Bias can Affect Your Business
Diversity + Inclusion: Understanding How Bias can Affect Your Business Thanks to our sponsor Johns Manville! June 4 Noon – 1 p.m. CDT Price: FREE to all roofing industry professionals This highly interactive training session will help you identify personal… Read More
Restoring Warehouse District Complex Poses Re-Roofing Challenges
In the trendy North Loop section of Minneapolis, the Warehouse District is anchored by Itasca Lofts condominiums. More than 100 years old, the converted warehouse is home to 71 units plus a restaurant, comedy club and commercial space on the… Read More
ERA urges adjustments on Florida House Bill 305
A piece of legislation is percolating in Florida that is concerning for some segments of the roofing industry. HB 305 would limit some lawsuits, but the proposed language also includes a depreciation schedule for payouts on roof replacements and also… Read More
VOC Regulations
This is an Interim Update and it will be monitored quarterly and updated on an annual basis. ERA VOC State Regulations Chart 2021 v2
John Ball Zoo’s Green Legacy Extends to Rooftops
Since 1884, John Ball Zoo’s 40-acre stretch of land has continued to flourish in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the turn of the 20th century, the zoo population consisted of local favorites such as raccoons and deer. By… Read More