b'Presidents Message OIRCABoard of DirectorsPresidentJason Campbell Dean Chandler Roofing Ltd.Past PresidentDarcy BeitesDouro Roofing Sheet MetalContractors Ltd.First Vice PresidentMike GodfreyGodfrey Roofing Inc.Second Vice President / TreasurerMark Mollison Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.Third Vice PresidentRyan WarnerCovertite Eastern Ltd.DirectorMark Agius Flynn CanadaDirectorJoel DandeleDantech Building Technologies Inc.DirectorMarinos BarlasSchreiber Brothers Ltd.DirectorDavid RauthRauth Roofing LimitedDirectorDoug MaikawaTrio Roofing Systems Inc.ONTARIO ROOFING NEWS is a market-ing and information periodical published for the Opening reception of the CRCAs AnnualOntario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association Conference at the Empress Hotel inby MediaEdge Publishing. Victoria, B.C., sponsored by the RCABC. Advertising in ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSis restricted to the member companies of OIRCA.Published for:Comradery in the Roofing Industry By Jason Campbell,Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors AssociationPresident, OIRCA940 The East Mall, Suite 301Etobicoke, ON l M9B 6J7Ito Langley, B.C. to meet with the Roofing Contractors Association of Brit- Tel: (416) 695-4114 l Toll Free: 1 (888) 33-OIRCAhave always been amazed at the comradery that exists within the ICI roof- oirca@ontarioroofing.coming industry in this province and, as I have recently discovered, nationally.ish Columbia (RCABC), who had invited CRCA board members and thewww.ontarioroofing.comIn this issue of the ORN, we are highlighting both the recent Canadianprovincial associations management to visit their impressive associationPublished by:Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Annual Conference and AGM inoffice and training centre. Visiting as both a member of the CRCA board Victoria and National Roofing Week. and a representative of the OIRCA, I was overwhelmed with the hospi- 33 South Station St. l North York, ON l M9N 2B2I of course witness this phenomenon firsthand as an OIRCA Board oftality and kindness I was greeted with.It was astounding that RCABCTel: (866) 480-4717 l Email: robertt@mediaedge.caDirectors member, current association president and participant on vari- afforded us an informative open-book,behind-the-scenes view of their531 Marion St. l Winnipeg, MB l R2J 0J9ous committees, including the rather demanding Negotiations Committee.operations and educational teachings, and that they were willing to shareTel: (866) 201-3096 l Fax: (204) 480-4420Upon joining the CRCA board, it became apparent that the same type ofthis with an outside provincial association. It was further affirmation ofwww.mediaedgepublishing.comcomradery and fellowship existed there as well. It is quite remarkable that thePresident people you meet within the roofing industry, whether provincially or nation- the civility and comradery that resonates throughout our line of business. Kevin BrownAt the conference itself, meeting roofing contractors from across thisSenior Vice President l Publisher ally, all tend to have the same type of inclination and willingness towards as- Robert Thompsonsisting in the advancement of our industry.country is indeed a rewarding experience, both from a learning perspectiveGroup Publisher As with all construction trades, ICI roofing is very competitivecompeti- and from the friendships that form and hopefully foster over the years. ImMichael BellSales / Branch Manager tive not just for roofing contracts but also for the availability of workers, andoften quite astonished by the fact that people within our industry tendNancie Privin some cases roofing materials as well. That said, when we come togetherto have a sustained longevity. Although one may move around within theSenior Editor in the OIRCA boardroom, we leave our competitive hats at the door. Bigindustry itself, there seems to be this tendency to reside here for much ofJustyne EsserySenior Design Specialist roofer versus small roofer, union roofer versus non-union roofer, GTA roofertheir working career. Perhaps this magnetism can be attributed in part toMarisa Giesbrechtversus non-GTA roofernone of that matters. We come together for the bet- Design Specialist the professionalism, fellowship and mutual respect that we have for bothBethany Giesbrechtterment of our association and the industry as a whole. By no means is thisour industry and our peers. For all the negativity and lack of positive no- National Sales Executive unique to roofing; however, Id like to believe that the rapport we have is onetoriety that roofing generally garners, it must be said that there are manyPat Johnstontrait that makes our profession a compelling one.All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may fine people and companies that permeate this industry of ours. I, for one,not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, Sitting on the CRCAs board is a little different, as we are generally notcan attest to this firsthand in my experiences during my 20+ years in thewithout the prior consent of the publisher. considered direct competitors. Still, we assemble for the improvement ofPublished July 2024our industry, and we do so by sharing our knowledge and experiences withroofing industry. Publication Agreement #40787580each other. This collaboration of ideas, technical training and informationOn the final day of National Roofing Week, Don Marks (OIRCA Ex- Ontario Roofing News is printed on 10%ecutive Director) and I visited the CRCA office in Ottawa to participate inpost-consumer FSC certified paper using soyasharing between provincial affiliates exemplifies the abundance of symbiosisbased inks. When necessary to mail an issuethatexists. in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-their first National Roofing Week BBQ. We met with CRCA staff, touredfriendly,100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.Both the CRCA Annual Conference and National Roofing Week dem- their offices and met with several Ottawa-based roofing contractors, mate-onstrate the fellowship present in our industry on a national level. On my wayrial suppliers and consultants, where we mingled and celebrated our indus- Please return undeliverable copies to:to Victoria for the CRCA Annual Conference back in May, I made a detourtry and the comradery that exists within it. 940 The East Mall #301, Etobicoke, ONM9B 6J78ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2024 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'