NRCA Resources

NRCA membership benefits

NRCA has partnered with retailers and other service providers to offer its members money-saving benefits. Following is a list of NRCA partner companies and programs.

• American Express® offers NRCA members free rewards, business-building benefits and NRCA credits when members use American Express' corporate OPEN® card. This program is available to NRCA members and nonmembers, as well as GAF-certified contractors. Contractors who do not already have an American Express business card will receive $250 in NRCA credit—$350 if the contractor is GAF-certified—that can be used for any NRCA product, program and/or service, including NRCA membership, publications and educational conferences. Those who already have American Express business cards will receive $50 in NRCA credit when they enroll additional card members. For more information, contact Jeff Jarvis, NRCA's director of membership, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7512 or jjarvis@nrca.net.
• Dataforma Inc., a provider of Web-based construction management software, offers NRCA members a 10 percent discount on installation fees. Dataforma's relational database transforms data into usable information by linking service work, project data and customer data, giving NRCA members extensive searching, sorting and reporting capabilities. Dataforma provides on-site and remote training, help desk support, and 24-hour e-mail and telephone support. Contact Dataforma at (866) 764-9992 or info@dataforma.com for more information or to schedule a product demonstration.
• DHL offers NRCA members a full range of domestic and international shipping services covering more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. NRCA members are eligible for preferred DHL association member pricing. For more information, contact DHL's association hotline at (800) MEMBERS (636-2377) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST or log on to www.1800members.com/nrca.
• Electronic Data Payment Systems offers the NRCA Credit Card Processing Program to NRCA members who currently accept credit cards or have thought about implementing a credit card program. The program includes no enrollment fees, no monthly minimums and a variety of low-priced equipment solutions. Additionally, members have access to toll-free customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, call (866) 578-9740 or visit www.edpaymentsystems.com/partners/NRCA/creditcard.html.
• Hertz Rental Cars offers NRCA members worldwide service, convenience, experience and efficiency. Through this partnership, NRCA members receive year-round discounts, value-added offers and a toll-free, 24-hour members-only reservation number. For more information, call (800) 654-2210 and mention CDP Card #0431800.
• Hunter Warfield, a collection- and asset-management company, offers NRCA members exclusive and preferred access to asset investigation services and discounted contingency collection rates to assist in the recovery of outstanding receivables. For more information, call (888) HUNT-WAR (486-8927) or visit www.hunterwarfield.com.
• Laborchex® offers NRCA members reduced pricing and no setup fees, minimum orders or monthly dues when members use Laborchex to complete basic background investigations on employment applicants. Laborchex's secure Web site lets members place orders online, and results can be viewed and forwarded via e-mail and/or fax. For more information, visit www.laborchex.com/nrca.
• Market Hardware offers NRCA members free 30-minute Web site evaluations and Web marketing consultations ($195 value); new or upgraded Web sites (from $495 to high-end, customized proposals); and Google™ and Yahoo!® Web marketing services (starting at $199 per year). For more information, call (888) 381-6925 or visit www.nrca.markethardware.com.
• Office Depot® offers more than 14,000 competitively priced products and an additional 100 items further discounted exclusively for NRCA members. Additionally, NRCA members receive free next-business-day delivery for orders of $50 or more in local delivery areas. To sign up for Office Depot's Web-exclusive benefits and discounted pricing, go to www.nrca.net, click on the "Quick Links" drop-down box and scroll down to "Affinity Programs."
• Partners Plus Auto Care Savings Plan, which is offered through NRCA's affiliation with Firestone Building Products Co. LLC, offers NRCA members 15 percent savings on Bridgestone and Firestone brand tires and vehicle maintenance and repairs from more than 2,300 participating retail stores, most of which are open seven days a week. Participating stores include all company-owned Firestone Complete Auto Care,™ Tires Plus, Expert Tire and Wheel Works locations. For more information, visit www.nrca.net, click on the "Quick Links" drop-down box and scroll down to "Affinity Programs."
• Provantage, a home-improvement finance program designed specifically for residential customers, allows NRCA members to offer a revolving line of credit to their customers. The program features no enrollment fees; credit lines up to $30,000; direct-to-dealer funding within 24-48 hours of project completion; various promotional periods featuring no payments and deferred interest; quick and simple customer application; and instant credit decisions by telephone from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. For more information, call (888) 241-0913 or visit www.provantagefinance.com/partners/nrca.
• Shell offers a comprehensive fleet-management program that allows NRCA members to save 3 percent on company fuel purchases. The Shell Fleet Plus Card provides users with tools to control and track expenses, save money and manage company vehicles more efficiently. Program participants receive detailed monthly reports that include expense summaries by card, driver and/or vehicle. Call (972) 653-3127 or e-mail shellfleetcard@citigroup.com for more information.
• Yellow Transportation offers NRCA members savings on qualifying Standard Ground,™ Definite Delivery and Exhibit Service shipments. In addition, Yellow Transportation provides customized solutions to meet specific shipping needs with a wide portfolio of services. For more information, contact Krista Appleton, NRCA's Yellow Transportation representative, at (800) 647-3061, ext. 6549 or krista.appleton@yellowcorp.com.
• YRC Regional Transportation offers NRCA members special discounts through regional transportation service providers New Penn, USF Holland and USF Reddaway, which together deliver more than 15 million shipments annually for more than 200,000 manufacturing, wholesale, retail and government customers throughout North America. For more information, contact Krista Appleton, NRCA's YRC Regional Transportation representative, at (800) 647-3061, ext. 6549 or krista.appleton@yellowcorp.com.

Access www.nrca.net for more information about NRCA's affinity programs. If you have questions about the programs, contact Jami Caiafa, NRCA's membership development assistant, at (847) 299-9070, ext. 7510 or jcaiafa@nrca.net.

Upcoming NRCA events

Additional information about upcoming NRCA events can be viewed at NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net.

August

14
Roofing Industry Fall Protection from A to Z
Newark, N.J.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Increase your awareness of fall-protection hazards and become familiar with the specific equipment to use and work practices to employ to avoid these hazards.

15
For Foremen Only, Level 1
Newark, N.J.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Gain management and communication skills valuable to field managers.

September

8-10
Roof Repair and Maintenance
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
This course provides hands-on exercises to guide you through emergency/temporary and permanent repair procedures based on NRCA's Repair Manual for Low-slope Membrane Roof Systems.

11-12
Roof Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair for Commercial Building Owners
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Designed for commercial building owners and facility managers, this course discusses roof inspections, roof moisture surveys and test cuts, as well as emergency/temporary repair procedures for several common low-slope roof systems.

16
Ask the Expert Webinar: Safety
Online
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Explore roofing-related safety issues with industry leaders and experts.

October

6
Exploring Roof System Options
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Learn to match roof system characteristics to a building's design and use.

7-10
Performance Technology for Roof Systems
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Get a detailed overview of various low- and steep-slope roof systems, and examine the benefits and limitations of each.

21
SpecRight Program training session
Washington, D.C.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Learn how to use NRCA's EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online, and help your customers save money by lowering their energy costs.

21-24
NRCA's Fall Committee Meetings/Legislative Conference
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Marla Ramos
(800) 323-9545, ext. 7539
NRCA committee members meet to discuss relevant topics related to legislation and the roofing industry.

NRCA offers ConsensusDOCS

ConsensusDOCS industry model contract documents are now available through NRCA's bookstore at a reduced price to NRCA members. Published jointly by 21 construction industry organizations, the contract documents were drafted to benefit the construction industry by providing model contract language drafted with industrywide participation.

ConsensusDOCS contract series documents include General Contracting, Collaborative Documents, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk, Subcontracting and Program Management. ConsensusDOCS documents are intended to save all involved parties time and money by eliminating the need to renegotiate one-sided contractual terms.

To purchase ConsensusDOCS contract documents, contact ConsensusDOCS at (866) 925-DOCS (3627) or visit www.consensusdocs.org. NRCA members who enter promotional code NRCA 200 will receive special NRCA pricing.

China roofing show was a success

NRCA co-sponsored China National Waterproofing and Building Materials International Association's (CNWBMIA's) sixth annual China Roofing & Waterproofing exposition June 12-14 in Shanghai. The event drew 10,000 attendees and 160 exhibitors from 14 countries.

As the event's co-sponsor, NRCA assists CNWBMIA in promoting the show to NRCA members and helps sell booth space to international exhibitors located outside China. NRCA also assists CNWBMIA when it attends NRCA events.

During this year's event, NRCA was able to attract new exhibitors for the 2009 International Roofing Expo,® which will be held in Las Vegas Feb. 1-5, 2009. Additionally, NRCA added a new member from China and sold several of its publications to a nonprofit organization that is working with the Chinese government to set standards for China's roofing industry.

China Roofing & Waterproofing 2009 will take place in Beijing Oct. 14-17, 2009.

For more information, contact Olicia Hinojosa, NRCA's director of international relations, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7586 or ohinojosa@nrca.net.

NRLRC to hold annual seminar

The National Roofing Legal Resource Center's (NRLRC's) 29th annual seminar, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, will be held Nov. 6-8 at Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, Hilton Head, S.C.

The three-day seminar will provide in-depth information about current legal, contractual, technical, insurance and safety issues to help improve companies' operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's brightest experts while interacting with peers in a hands-on format.

Following is a schedule of the seminar's events.

For registration information, contact Anne Schroeder, NRLRC's director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7547 or aschroeder@nrca.net.