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ROOFING ROUNDUP -

3rd QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER - 2024

MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

Evaluate Your Contracts: Protect Your Business

In the roofing industry, having a well-drafted contract is crucial for protecting your business from potential disputes, misunderstandings, and legal complications. With the new year upon us, it's an excellent time for roofers to review and update their contracts to ensure they reflect current laws, industry standards, and best practices. Read More.

Roofers Lobby for Industry Rights

In Washington State, roofers staying competitive and sustainable in a challenging market requires more than just high-quality workmanship and safety practices. It also involves having a voice in the policies and regulations that directly affect your business. Read More.

INDUSTRY NEWS

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Policy: Knowing the Basics

If you have ever been on worksites with more than one employer, you know they can be chaotic. General contractors, subcontractors, and other employers can all have workers on the premises, which can lead to confusing priorities and hierarchies. In addition, if a federal workplace safety violation occurs, it can be challenging to identify which employer is responsible Read More

Risk Class Reporting. You May Not be Aware

Are you aware of Labor & Industries rules when it comes to reporting hours worked for your employees? A division of a single employee's worker hours SHALL NOT be permitted between two standard exception classifications or between a standard exception classification and a basic business classification. Read More

Meet RCAW's NEW Roofing Lobbyist!

It’s important that you have “eyes and ears” before the Washington State Legislature to support beneficial legislation and oppose those that are detrimental to RCAW members, contractors and associate members that provide an essential service in Washington state.    Read More

Pipeline of Future Roofers - Try-A-Trade

Are you looking for employees? The demand for skilled tradespeople continues to rise. You have an opportunity to discover talent early by showcasing your expertise and giving back to not only the roofing industry but the community as well.  Read More

Roofing Alliance Unveils 2024-25 Funding Initiatives

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of several key funding projects, including a significant three-year commitment to support the SkillsUSA Initiative and the groundbreaking development of a Roofing Industry Center in partnership with Clemson University. Read More

EVENTS

Celebrating Success: RCAW’s Recent Spring & Summer Networking Events

RCAW’s recent series of events this Spring and Summer—encompassing the RCAW PNW Regional Trade Show, Sporting Clays Competition, Golf Tournament, and Salmon Derby—proved to be a resounding success. Each event not only surpassed expectations but also set new benchmarks for what can be achieved through industry involvement, skill, and sportsmanship. We extend our gratitude to all RCAW members, sponsors and volunteers who made these events possible. Take a look at the recap of each event by clicking the "Read More" button below.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Family Owned - TAM Skylights

The team at TAM Skylights are ready to work with you. With a skilled workforce and modern manufacturing equipment, TAM Skylights, have proven themselves to many local contractors and homeowners by the reliability and quality of their skylights. They have a dedicated team to talk you through any of your skylight questions. They have also been a long-time member of RCAW and has graciously sponsored numerous events.

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RCAW UPCOMING EVENTS

RCAW's Membership Dinner |

Adapt to Survive in Today's Economy.

Join RCAW members and leaders at the annual RCAW Membership Dinner where we come together to learn how to approach the upcoming months and year. Our Guest Speaker is Mr. Tom McCabe, former 20+ year Executive Director of the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW). He will share with you his thoughts on the labor shortages and how to continue to work in our current economy. He a big proponent of small business. Mr. McCabe is the businessman you want in your corner. You will also be introduced to our new RCAW Lobbyist from Lobby Washington, LLC. Learn more and how to register by clicking the 'Read More' button below.

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2024 Winter Gala and Auction

The 2024 Winter Gala & Auction & Masquerade Ball will be jam-packed with festive and fun activities for a good cause the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Charity, among the scheduled highlights of the event are an elegant Plated Dinner, In-Person Auction, Dessert Dash, Photobooth, Casino Tables, Games, and Amazing Prizes. Please remember a portion of ALL proceeds of the evening will go towards the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots charity. Please join us and help make the children's holiday an amazing one with toys under their tree.

***Toys for Tots boxes are ready to be placed in your businesses. Contact RCAW with the number of boxes you will fill with toys, at (253) 691-4824 or Director@RCAW.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS


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SPONSORS

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