NORTH EAST ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
The North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) represents premier roofing professionals. Our territory is made up of the northeast region including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
This site is for the roofing contractor as well as architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, distributors, developers, business owners, and general contractors. We have hundreds of Contractor members and Associate members representing a wide segment of the roofing industry. Our Association provides training to roof professionals on a variety of topics. We also hold one of the biggest roofing conventions in the country.
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North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)
NERCA is the regional association for the roof contractor covering the northeast part of the country. Our territory includes:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Delaware.
We maintain relationships with national organizations like the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and other major roof industry players.
We also host one of the largest regional trade show’s in the country. Forms are available below for additional information on becoming a member! If you need more information you can contact the association office!
Upcoming Events
Beware of the Wage and Hour Auditor! Overtime, Travel Pay, Bonuses and other wage and hour issues for non-exempt employees - October 20 @ 1:00 pmThis webinar will discuss the expectant shift in focus from our Department of Labor wage and hour division from an approach of compliance assistance to one of enforcement. Philip J. Siegel, Esq., Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C., will discuss overtime pay, discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses, travel pay, meal breaks, and expense reimbursement, which are the areas of wage and hour law that tend to get roofing contractors in trouble.
Featured Events
NERCA Convention & Trade Show Postponed to 2022 - March 1, 2022The NERCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are sorry to announce that the Annual Convention & Trade Show will be postponed again until 2022.
The Convention & Trade Show are part of the Association’s culture bringing together our contractor and associate members along with other roofers from across the northeast. Now more than ever, we recognize the value of meeting in person to exchange ideas, find a competitive edge, and just have a few laughs.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City is working with NERCA’s staff and Board of Directors to cover every contingency and ensure that the rescheduled event will be every bit as successful as we know if would have been before the pandemic. As we have proven repeatedly, the safety of our members, attendees, and staff will always come first, so please save the date!
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NERCA Convention & Trade Show Postponed to 2022
The NERCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are sorry to announce that the Annual Convention & Trade Show will be postponed again until some time in 2022.
The Convention & Trade Show are part of the Association’s culture bringing together our contractor and associate members along with other roofers from across the northeast. Now more than ever, we recognize the value of meeting in person to exchange ideas, find a competitive edge, and just have a few laughs.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City is working with NERCA’s staff and Board of Directors to cover every contingency and ensure that the rescheduled event will be every bit as successful as we know if would have been before the pandemic. As we have proven repeatedly, the safety of our members, attendees, and staff will always come first.
2021 NEREF Scholarship Application Now Open!
The North East Roofing Educational Foundation Scholarship Application for 2021 is now available for your employees and their families.
The North East Roofing Educational Foundation (NEREF) has established this scholarship program to assist employees, immediate family members of employees or immediate family of NERCA members, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college, technical and vocational programs. Fifteen scholarships will be awarded this year in the amount of $3,000 each.
For further information, please contact Patsy Sweeney at the association office either by telephone, fax or email at psweeney@nerca.org. We thank you for your cooperation.
NEW: Rhode Island Commercial Roofing Contractors License
January 22, 2020
The RI Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board has announced that as of January 1, 2020, it will begin issuing new professional licenses, mandated by the General Assembly years ago, for the building and construction industries. The new disciplines which must become licensed include commercial roofing contractors, building inspectors, and other trades. Contractors have until April
2019 Scholarship Recipients
August 14, 2019
The North East Roofing Educational Foundation (NEREF) Trustees announce 2019 scholarship recipients On June 8, 2019 the NEREF Trustees met to approve the recipients of the annual NEREF scholarships. The trustees are pleased to announce the following awards: The recipient of the Robert W. Therrien Sr., Scholarship is Isabella Crotta of Northford, Connecticut. Isabella will