COVID-19 Delta variant leads to reinstated mask mandates, vaccine requirements
Construction companies must once again follow local and federal mandates, as well as contend with new demand for fully-vaccinated crews.
Construction companies must once again follow local and federal mandates, as well as contend with new demand for fully-vaccinated crews.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance relaxing mask requirements for vaccinated individuals engaged in outdoor activities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its mental health checklist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASTM International has approved a new standard for barrier face coverings to help consumers select appropriate face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters, Jacksonville, Fla., donated roof systems to two health care workers and a local food pantry during the company’s Every Shingle Heart Initiative.
The Pinnacle Group Inc., Richmond, Va., hosted a food drive to help feed families in need during the holiday season and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sheet Metal Supply, Grayslake, Ill., has made available its Shield My Sneeze barrier in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, Irvine, Calif., has received two OneOC 2020 Community Cup Charity Challenge awards for charitable giving to local nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
R-HUB™ Communications Inc., San Jose, Calif., has made available its Turbo RemoteHand tech solution designed to help field workers maintain social distancing and reduce time required on job sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Garland Co., Cleveland, is using its D7™ antimicrobial disinfectant to help Missouri schools reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horch Roofing, Warren, Maine, donated $16,200 to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine to help provide food assistance to residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HeartForm SF, San Francisco, has made available HeartForm, a lightweight shield designed to be worn inside a face mask to improve a user’s comfort.
In late July, NRCA joined a coalition sending letters to lawmakers in support of a home improvement tax credit to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venture Construction Group of Florida, Boca Raton, has continued to give back to local nonprofit organizations and other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jason Krankota, vice president of sales in construction for Nvoicepay, Beaverton, Ore., discusses how the construction industry is being transformed with payment innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To assist individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Best Roofing, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., donated food items to a local food pantry in June.
Mike Toohey, general manager of The BILCO Co., New Haven, Conn., discusses how his company and the construction industry are moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.) announced the adoption of statewide emergency workplace safety standards in response to COVID-19.
The spread of COVID-19 has forced a stop to lumber production, leading to a lumber shortage in the U.S that is forcing contractors to decide which jobs they can complete.
Millennium Slate LLC, Middle Granville, N.Y., has reopened its manufacturing plant to produce personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Josh White, president of Hoosier Contractors, Indianapolis, discusses how his company is adapting to a “new normal” as in-person business operations resume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland, has launched its Defense Force line of products designed to clean, disinfect and protect commercial facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Johns Manville manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, S.C., is producing nonwoven fabric for medical gowns to help protect healthcare professionals treating COVID-19 patients.
Commercial Roofers Inc., Las Vegas, donated 100 N95 masks to local medical professionals at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas.
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc., St. Paul, Minn., has announced Foster® 40-80 First Defense® Disinfectant can be used against coronavirus.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers.
ABC Roofing Corp., Coral Springs, Fla., partnered with Guido’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, Coral Springs, to donate 50 meals per day to hospital staff during the month of April.
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance encourages members of the SPF community to take advantage of professional development activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NRCA and 11 other leading roofing industry organizations are teaming up to pursue strategies to assist and promote the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help contractors operate safely during COVID-19, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., announces customers now can place orders anytime through myABCsupply.
Leo Ruberto, owner of Feazel Roofing in Columbus, Ohio, and Shanco Roofing in Washington, D.C., explains how his companies are working through the pandemic.
Topps Products Inc., Canton, Miss., has announced MultiUse Cleaner™ and Kandu hand sanitizer can be used against coronavirus.
In a recent SFGate article, former NRCA president Frank E. Lawson Jr. shares how COVID-19 is affecting The Lawson Roofing Co., San Francisco.
Bryan Karel, vice president of operations for Garlock-French Roofing, Minneapolis, discusses his experience with an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Manning General Contracting, Lee’s Summit, Mo., hires several unemployed restaurant workers to help handle the company’s increased demand.
TAMKO Building Products LLC, Joplin, Mo., launches new measurement and 3D modeling technology to help roofing contractors continue business while social distancing.
The Mapei Group, Milan, Italy, has donated €750,000 to three hospitals in Milan to provide aid to frontline health care professionals.
Duro-Last Inc., Saginaw, Mich., uses its facilities to manufacture isolation gowns and reusable face masks for health care professionals in need.
GAF, Parsippany, N.J., creates a webpage to help address roofing contractors’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
