Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the White House, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is indicating strong support for the Administration’s plan to immediately increase funding for FEMA mitigation initiatives. The proposed funding, to be distributed to state and… Read More
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Investing in New Strategies for Upgrading Lower Attaining Efficiency (INSULATE) Buildings Act
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Investing in New Strategies for Upgrading Lower Attaining Efficiency (INSULATE) Buildings Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide grants to states and territories, through the State Energy Program, to establish… Read More
Solar Market Insight Report 2021 Q2
The U.S. solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts (GWdc) of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2021 report, released today by the Solar Energy… Read More
Increased BRIC funding allows communities to invest for the future
When President Biden unveiled his infrastructure plan in late March, the proposed $2 trillion price tag provided firm evidence that this Administration is serious about not only repairing the built environment, but also creating a modern foundation for 21st century… Read More
ERA supports National Roofing Week
National Roofing Week will be held June 6-12, and social media plays a crucial role in its success. The ERA will be reposting and resharing content from our manufacturing members but also be sure to share your company’s photos and… Read More
National Resilience Planning Key Element in Biden Funding Announcement
When President Biden unveiled his infrastructure plan in late March, the proposed $2-trillion price tag provided firm evidence that this Administration is serious about not only repairing the built environment, but also creating a modern foundation for 21stCentury progress. While the “American… Read More
ERA letter to Biden Administration on pre-disaster mitigation initiatives
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
Biden Administration Invests $1 Billion To Protect Communities, Families, and Businesses Before Disaster Strikes
Funding Builds on Efforts to Enhance Climate Change Resilience as President Biden Visits FEMA Ahead of Hurricane Season Today, President Biden will meet with members of his homeland security and climate teams at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National… Read More
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