Courtesy of: Roofing Contractors Association of California

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The Roofing Contractors Association of California (RCAC) today announced the release of an information handout promoting the contributions the roofing industry makes to California. 

The display piece, which has been distributed to the 120 members of California’s legislature and all members of RCAC, touts the contributions of the roofing industry to the state’s employment and tax base, as well as college scholarship programs, and to the state’s efforts to reduce building energy consumption. 

“Roofing contractors are an essential trade, critical to the protection of our homes, businesses and property,” stated RCAC Executive Director Marc Connerly.  “Not only do roofing workers perform a vital service, but they do so in a trade that can be very hazardous, and in conditions ranging from wind and rain to severe heat.” 

According to the handout, which is sponsored by ABC Supply, Associated Roofing Contractors of the Bay Area Counties (ARCBAC), Independent Roofing Contractors of California (IRCC), and the Union Roofing Contractors Association (URCA), California’s roofing industry includes more than 4,500 licensed roofing contractors and is responsible for the employment of more than 18,000 California citizens, with wages in excess of over $935,600,000.  Roofing trade associations based in California have also contributed more than $1.1 million to deserving students pursuing a college education. 

“As we began researching the data for this campaign, it was very impressive as we aggregated the numbers and began to realize the magnitude of the wage base of the roofing industry and the charitable gifts that have been created through the trade associations supporting this industry,” said Connerly.  “Roofing provides a very good living to those who have made a career in this business, and there are many roofing company owners who started in an entry-level position, then worked their way up to ownership of their own successful companies.  The industry provides that level of opportunity to those willing to pursue a career in roofing.” 

The Roofing Contractors Association of California (RCAC) represents California’s more than 4,500 licensed roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses providing goods and services to the roofing industry.  The mission of RCAC is the protection and advancement of the California roofing industry in legislative, regulatory and business affairs. 

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Marc Connerly, please contact Brooks Benford at (916) 485-6318 or email Brooks at info@connerlyandassociates.com.