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Green Roofs Take Roof: Are You Prepared?

 

DATE: Tuesday, May 20, 2008

 

TIME:  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, 11:59 p.m.! 

 

>>CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION!<<

 

OSHA 10-Hour Courses Available -

NRCA has scheduled OSHA 10-Hour Courses

Online registration for the OSHA 10-Hour Course is available at the following site:  http://www.nrca.net/rp/education/nrca/10hr.aspx

Registrations are also available by print out with the following site:  http://www.nrca.net/rp/education/nrca/osha_10hr_reg_2008.pdf

"No-Match" Rules DEAD! -

Released by NRCA November 2007:

 

It now appears the Department of Homeland Security's proposed "no-match rules" are effectively dead - at least for now.  The department indicated it will revisit the rules in spring; with elections coming in November, it is higly unlikely we will see any big new initiatives.  So back to the status quo.  For NRCA, this means continuing to find onerous state and local laws to challange as part of our coalition efforts.  And it means all employers should be ready for inspections - even raids - from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

CRSMCA Responds to Immigration Law Impact -

How is the immigration law impacting your business?

These laws tend to be harsh and assign additional responsibilities and penalties to employers.  In order to combat this situation, NRCA has agreed to support the U.S. Chamber's Litigation Center, which intends to challenge one or more of these new state immigration laws.  The Center will take the position that immigration policy ought to fall under the purview of the federal government, and the Center believes it has an excellent chance of prevailing.

To mount the challenge, of course, the Center is seeking financial support.  CRSMCA has made a donation, but more support is needed from the Carolinas.  CRSMCA would like to ask EACH MEMBER to make a contribution to this effort.  The Center expects to spend more than one million dollars in legal fees and needs widespread support.

This is your workforce and we need to do all we can to challenge some of the rulings. If we are to make any changes, you have to get involved!

If you have any questions, please contact Craig Silvertooth at the NRCA Washington, D.C. office, csilvertooth@nrca.net or at 800-338-5765.

PLEASE RESPOND BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007

MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION CHECK PAYABLE TO CRSMCA AND MARK "NCLC Donation" ON YOUR CHECK.

Thank you for supporting your Association and Industry!

SB 1245 Helps Small Businesses -

Small construction businesses across the state gained a major victory August 17, 2007, when Governor Michael F. Easley signed into law Senate Bill 1245, which sets standards relating to retainage payments in public construction projects.  The bill’s sponsor was Senator Clark Jenkins (D-Edgecombe).

“The retainage system as it stood harmed small businesses, especially subcontractors and early finishing trades like concrete and foundation work,” said ASAC and SEAA Member, Eddie Williams of Buckner Companies.   “Retainage increases construction costs by forcing some contractors to take out loans to absorb them, which can threaten their ability to compete for business and ultimately stay in business.” 

Retainage is the withholding from contractors or subcontractors of a part of each periodic payment earned, but that is not paid until a construction project is completed. Retainage can be as high as 10 percent of the payment due on some projects, even though contractors and subcontractors often have profit margins of much less.

Currently in North Carolina, retainage is withheld at varying levels on almost every public construction project. To keep construction costs down, retainage levels need to be reasonable and uniform and that’s the premise of Senate Bill 1245. Among other things, the new law prohibits retainage on public projects costing less than $100,000, caps retainage at 5% on all public constructions projects valued at more than $100,000, and permits line-item release of retainage for early finishing trades.

The bill has no impact on the many remedies that public owners have to ensure the satisfactory completion of a construction project, including payment and performance bonds and warranties that already guarantee satisfactory performance of the work. It also does not limit an owner's right to stop or limit periodic payments if work is not progressing satisfactorily.

NC Retainage Reform Coalition members praising the passage of S 1245 include: American Fire Sprinkler Assoc., American Subcontractors Assoc. of the Carolinas, Associated Builders and Contractors, Carolinas AGC, Carolinas Asphalt Pavement Assoc., Carolinas Electrical Contractors Assoc., Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Assoc., Mechanical Contractors Assoc. of SC, Metrolina Wall & Ceiling Assoc,  NC Heating & AC Contractors Assoc., NFIB, Painting & Decorating Contractors Assoc., Plumbing/Heating/Cooling Contractors of NC, NC Dept. of Admin. State Construction Office, Steel Erectors Assoc. of America, United Minority Contractors of NC, University of NC and the Waterproofing Contractors Assoc. More information and details of Senate Bill 1245 can be found at www.ncga.state.nc.us.

 

Fels & Associates, Inc. -

Training and Marketing Group

Fels & Associates, Inc. has released a new Occupational Safety and health Compliance training for the roofing industry.  This training has been proven to help significantly reduce occupational injury and illness by more than 80% in state, industrial and medical programs.

Fels & Associates, Inc. has formed a package of options for the members of CRSMCA at a significantly reduced cost.  Training formats come in DVD, VHS, CD-R, manuals and ONLINE! 

For more information on new ways to train your employees, please contact CRSMCA or Les Kafel at (910) 763-6755 or info@felsandassociates.com.

Advanced Payment Systems -

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT!

CRSMCA has recently partnered with Advanced Payment Systems as the preferred association provider for VISA/MasterCard merchanct accounts.  The company has been in business since 1999, and its management has been in he elctronic payments processing industry for decades.  We have selected this company to do business with CRSMCA because they offer a wide variety of services, and they have multiple options and providers for each service.  They offer processing through QuickBooks and FREE QuickBooks software, FREE equipment programs, NO start-up costs, and the very BEST hands-on, personalized customer service to be found anywhere.  Even if you are already taking credit cards, their low rates can save you thousands of dollars on your current processing.

Asside from their uniquely designed program and their tremendous customer service, having them provide service to the members of CRSMCA will also benefit the association greatly.  Their program is designed for CRSMCA to earn royalties on the member's activity each month.  These royalties go right back into the Association, allowing us to provide other wionderful benefits to our members.  They have povided their services to a large number of roofing companies throughout the years, and have a website, www.roofingpaymentsystems.com, that is dedicated specifically to our industry. 

f you are not currently taking credit cards as payment, contact them for all of the information on significant benefits of doing so.  If you are already accepting credit cards, contact them to receive a cost analysis to show you exactly how much they can save you on your processing rates.  Our direct specified contact for the Association is MICHELLE HAMILTON.  Please feel free to contact her at (800) 482-4561 ext. 225 or by email michelleofapsofga@msn.com with any questions you may have regarding this BENEFICIAL PROGRAM!

CONTACT CRSMCA FOR A BROCHURE! 

The Car Connection -

"The only way to buy your new or used vehicle."

The Car Connection assists companies in purchasing a new or used vehicle or fleets.  You simply select a vehicle and the options you want and contact the Car Connection.  The Car Connection will quote you a price with all of your options and the vehicle will be delivered to you.  If you would like more information, please contact CRSMCA or Tim Weiss at (800) 292-2422 or timw@the-car-connection.com.