RCI’s “Rally Congress” Offers Direct Link on Political Issues July 24, 2018 Find and contact your representatives and send messages RCI has created a more effective way for members to contact their congressional representatives and alert them to key issues of interest to the building envelope industry through the “Rally Congress” link on our website. Rally Congress highlights the top issues that may impact our industry and […] Read More
RCI Joining Roofing Coalition in Roofing Day in D.C. 2018 February 01, 2018 This March, the roofing industry will come together as never before to make our collective voices heard in our nation’s capital during the inaugural Roofing Day in D.C. 2018. RCI is partnering with NRCA, organizers of the event, and multiple roofing industry associations and organizations in a coalition of voices. Together we can make a […] Read More
NIBS Issues Recommendations to the 45th President June 27, 2017 Highlights Key Building-Related Concerns Established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has, from its beginnings, served as an authoritative source of information on building science and technology. More than four decades since its founding, this nonprofit, nongovernmental organization still brings the public and private sectors together to find […] Read More
Foundation Supports Procurement Reform Education May 03, 2017 The RCI Foundation has approved a grant of $5,000 to support the Coalition for Procurement Reform (CPR). The grant supports CPR’s efforts to educate the general public and legislative bodies on the benefits of healthy competition and increased system transparency in publically funded construction and renovation projects that will ultimately save money. CPR hopes to […] Read More
Wanda Edwards Named to Advisory Committee of National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program April 27, 2017 RCI Senior Director of Technical Services Wanda Edwards has been appointed to represent RCI as a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. The program was established by Congress “to achieve major measurable reductions in the losses of life and property from windstorms through a coordinated federal effort, in cooperation with other levels of […] Read More
RCI’s Advocacy Committee Call To Action January 26, 2017 By Tom Gernetzke The mission of the Advocacy Committee is to advance the profession of building envelope (roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall) consultants. With that in mind, the committee held an all-day planning session in May 2016. As a result of that meeting, the committee developed goals and strategies to further the mission. Below is […] Read More
RCI to Join Roofing Coalition at Roofing Day in D.C. 2019 January 16, 2017 Last March, the roofing industry came together some 400-strong to make our collective voices heard in our nation’s capital during the inaugural Roofing Day in D.C. 2018. This year’s event will take place April 3-4, 2019. RCI is partnering with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), organizers of the event, and multiple roofing industry associations […] Read More
