Contents

DECEMBER 2003
VOL. 33 ISSUE 12

COLUMNS

Focus

The economy may be improving, but the jobless rate still is dismal.

Flashings

News about plywood roof sheathing product shortages is available, as well as information about a premium credit for FM Global policyholders.

by

Capitol Hill

ROOFPAC prepares crucial fundraising events for NRCA's San Diego convention

Legal Ease

Get answers to common questions about how the Davis-Bacon Act affects federal construction projects.

Essentials

Take precautions to prevent dangerous slips in the workplace and at job sites.

Tech Today

Get an overview of the updated roofing and waterproofing manual.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Roofing options for homeowners - Consumers face a variety of choices when it comes to roofing their homes

Roofing options for homeowners

Consumers face a variety of choices when it comes to roofing their homes


Is it time to loosen your belt? - The economy remains sluggish, but contractors are hoping for an improved year

Is it time to loosen your belt?

The economy remains sluggish, but contractors are hoping for an improved year


A capital experience - NRCA's legislative conference was a success on many fronts

A capital experience

NRCA's legislative conference was a success on many fronts


Which base sheet is best?

A study reveals which base sheets perform best over concrete decks


All that pizzazz - A shake roof system is spiced up with copper details

All that pizzazz

A shake roof system is spiced up with copper details