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The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has filed a petition for judicial review of new rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that fundamentally change the requirements for protecting workers from falls on residential roofing projects.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council has issued a call for papers and posters to be presented at the Polyurethanes 2011 Technical Conference, scheduled for September 26-28, 2011, at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) will hold its 2011 Semi-Annual Meeting Aug. 1-3 at The Umstead in Raleigh, N.C.

The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc., (RICOWI), will host their 2011 series of spring meetings April 7-8, 2011 at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nev.

Robert Eugene Simpson, founder of MFM Building Products of Coshocton, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Coshocton, Ohio. He was 86.

RoofWalk and Atlas Roofing Corporation announced they have joined forces and technologies to create a dual marketing program to aid contractors in the roofing and restoration industry.

An industry leader in building science, CertainTeed Corporation has provided valuable expertise over the years to architects, designers, engineers, and contractors through private consultation and presentations at trade shows and other industry events.

Pilkington North America is continuing its fundamental commitment to protecting the environment by becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Sika Sarnafil announced winners of its 2010 Contractor Project of the Year Competition. Twelve contractors were recognized for outstanding workmanship in completing a project using a Sika Sarnafil thermoplastic membrane for roofing or waterproofing applications.