b'\'=:t ~ \\}. ?, ~ New in 1999 - Distributor-sponsoredand some presentations of interestroofing contractors as well. "Bridging to Artisan Demonstrations!the Gap - Consultan and Roofing Contractors Working Together" will be ts es oof Technology, Incpresented by Robb Smith, pr ident of Advanced R . New to MR programming are hands-on artisanRCI Region Ill w l hold its fall meeting in conjunction with the CAil MRCA monstrations on applicationwood and slate shin Convention in Kansas City.meeting registrants mayourofRCIattendcong s, torch-applied modified bitumen and residential metaling.arti vention show-room floor for,registered attendees may le roof Allfree and MRCA san demonstrations are performed by nationally-renowned experts on spe attend its meeting free, which will include technical presentations. cific roofing material applications.Robb Smith is at president of RCI, ared roof consultant and pas registeRegardless if you areready an expert or ain any of the installa observer, an contractor in Nevada, and the 1999 president for the al novicelice sed tions covered in our artisan demonstration programming, you will find theseRoofing Contractors Association of Nevada. This will be a gr oeatpportupresentations informative and entertaining. Experts willthat these ses nity to bring your "pet peeves" toicipate in aabout contracfindpart dialog sions are designedimprove your bottom line by showing you tricks oftor/con relationship issues. tosultant the trade, short cuts to quality, superior satisfaction and reduced call-backs. Those with little or no experience may use the information to broaden theirSafety Programs knowledge and decide if it is worth furtheru in their business. purs it Allconsist of hands-on Idemonstrations performed onFind out more about the SHARP program at the conventionThe presentationsiveI roof mock-ups accompanied by verbal narration of work performed andMRCA SHARPan nm ,e and program iscomprehe sive enviro ental saf ty further informative descriptions.ion and answer sessions will occurhealthprogramd specificallyforroofingcontractors.The Quest esigned ~allows.SHARProgram will keep you updatedinformed about regulatory timep and Tom Julian of Firestone BuildingProducts is an expert in torch changes, allowing you as afing contractor to rest easy, and KNOW rooappliedmodifiedbitumenproducts anda certifiedGERTA trainer you\'re in compliance. instructor who wi 1show you manufacturers\' preferred techniques forCompanies who initially began participating in the SHARPm 1progradetail work installation,leshooting techniques,rmaterialhad androp of 15 percent in their insurance modification troub repai tips,averagerates! estimating, and tricks of the trade. This program will be held in con SHARP pays o in reduced accidents,its and in n costs. fflawsu sura ce RTAthispresentationexcepjunction with CE training.Come toinformativeto find out more about this Brian Stearns, slate expert and co-author of The Slate Book, will showtion leading-edge program! al, you the ins and outs of slate tile installation and repair.Theprogram provides safety manu personalized to your SHARPals Martin Obando, the Cedar Shake Bureau\'s Director of Application Spec company, as well as many types of forms andnta on that will docume tiifications and Quality Control Auditor, w p an overview of properprove your commitment to safety to lawyers, insurance adjusters illrovideand coursing SH.4RPstomizedininstallation techniques including nailing patterns, valley details,,OSHA inspectors.will provide you with cu train g skylight or chimney flashing, and hip and ridge details.guides, sample letters, extensive training and do tion m ls, cumenta ateriaTom B the Metal Roofing Alliance will lecture as Jimry ofsafety incentive p safety andthrcement comp iance lack ofCher rograms,heal enfo I AT provides ahands-on demonstration covering all aspects of res programs,commu cation programs, jobsitespections, annual ASlive,hazardni inidential metal roofing including installation, troubleshooting, detail work,reviews,safety programs, contin monitoring of in r-office monthlyuousterelatingsafe to ensure ful and repair, marketing, estimating and bidding.paperworktotyl regulatory compliance, much more. RCI Regional Meeting and Programming For further information on attending " \'.550th Annual Convention MRCA The RoofingConsutantsInstitute (RCI} will present educational pro and Trade Show", visit the MRCA Web Sitewww.mrca.org or dial the at gramming directed at the engineer, consultant and specifying commun MRCA Show F Hotline800/708-6459. ities,axat'