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2024 Year End Updates From D.C.

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from October 2024:   Speaker Mike Johnson When the House convenes on Jan. 3 for the new Congress, the Republican majority will be down to 219-215 per Rep. Gaetz’s (R-FL) resignation. … Read more

Updates On The Presidential Election And Regulatory Actions

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations updates and activities since the 2024 Presidential election:   The Election and Regulatory Actions The election of Donald Trump to a second, non-consecutive term as President will result in dramatic policy changes immediately after his swearing-in on… Read more

TRIA Signs Coalition for Workplace Safety Letter

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from October 2024:   DOL Crackdown on Workplace Provisions On Oct. 15, U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) Solicitor Seema Nanda issued a Special Enforcement Report targeting seven “coercive” workplace contract provisions… Read more

Post-Hurricane IRS Announcements

Government Relations, Industry Insights

TRIA lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has shared three storm-related IRS announcements that may be helpful for those with operations in the eastern United States that have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton:   IRS help available to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals … Read more

TRIA Participates In Congressional Meetings

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from September 2024:   ILA-USMX Negotiations for East and Gulf Coasts The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) representing 85,000 dockworkers and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) representing employers have been trying to reach… Read more

TRIA’s Reports On Regulatory Updates From Washington, D.C.

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from August 2024:   Regulatory Roundup OSHA Heat Standard – the Heat Injury/Illness rulemaking will be published tomorrow (8/30) in the Federal Register triggering a 120-day comment period ending Dec. 30.… Read more

TRIA Signs Letter Supporting Amendments To Corporate Transparency Act

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from July 2024:   Senate WIOA Bill  In April, the House voted 378-26 to pass A Stronger Workforce for America Act, H.R. 6655, to reauthorize and improve the Workforce Innovation and… Read more

July 2024 Technical Update From TRIA President, Rick Olson

Industry Insights, Technical Updates

TRIA President, Rick Olson, shares his insights and technical updates on current projects in the pipeline as of July 2024:   Tile Roofing Energy Cost Savings (TRECS) Study We are excited to share more progress and developments on our TRECS study as we aim to validate the energy-saving attributes of… Read more

TRIA Board Director Named Chair of NRCA’s 2025 Roofing Day

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from June 2024:   OSHA Heat Standard On June 11, OSHA sent its proposed “Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” standard to OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory… Read more

TRIA Signs Coalition For Workplace Safety Letter

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from May 2024:   OSHA Worker Walkaround Rule On May 2, business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued OSHA to halt its Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Rule… Read more

TRI Alliance Government Relations Team Holds Productive Meetings in Washington, DC.

Government Relations, Industry Insights, Tile Roofing Institute

The TRI Alliance Government Relations Committee was in the Nation’s Capital April 15th – 18th, 2024 for meetings, in addition to the NRCA Roofing Day in D.C. events. The meetings were arranged by TRI Alliance D.C. Lobbyist Craig Brightup, and emphasized regulatory issues which are generating concern among TRIA members… Read more

TRIA Signs Letter In Support Of DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule Nullification

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from March 2024:   House Numbers With Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) leaving Congress in March and Rep. Mike Gallagher’s (R-WI) surprise announcement he’s leaving, too, Republicans will be down to a… Read more

TRIA’s Latest Issues And Activities Report From Washington, D.C.

Government Relations, Industry Insights

  Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following from February 2024:   House Numbers After winning a NY special election, Democrat former-Rep. Tom Souzzi was sworn in Feb. 28 for the seat he previously held in the House,… Read more

Updates On Our Tile Roofing Energy Cost Savings Study & More

Industry Insights, Technical Updates

By TRIA President, Rick Olson:   The TRI technical team continues to work with our partners in tracking the local legislative efforts to change or mandate local code requirements that are far more restrictive than the National or current local codes require. These have included white roof as the only… Read more

The Tile Roofing Professional Training Journey

Industry Insights, Training

TRIA works closely with the NRCA to create valuable learning opportunities for roofing professionals. Together, we have developed The Tile Roofing Professional Training Journey: a series of courses to take roofers on a pathway from introductory, to intermediate, to expert stages in their roofing knowledge, skills and competencies. The journey… Read more

TRIA’s December Issues & Activities Update From Washington, D.C.

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following:   Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations The Fall Regulatory Agenda was released Dec. 7 and the U.S. Chamber summarized some labor-related regs: DOL, OSHA: Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor … Read more

TRIA’s Latest Achievements And Upcoming Projects

Industry Insights, Technical Updates

By Rick Olson, TRI President & Technical Director   The TRI Technical Team continues to be a resource for our members and those seeking assistance. With the atmospheric rain traveling in storms across the country, we are seeing a significant increase in the need for information on proper ways to… Read more

Updates On TRIA’s Activity In Washington, D.C.

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following:   Government Funding On Nov. 14, the House passed a bifurcated Continuing Resolution extending government funding at ‘23 levels to Jan. 19 for some agencies and Feb. 2 for all others. … Read more

The Latest On Government Funding, Regulatory Updates, And H-2B Legislation

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following: Government Funding On Nov. 14, the House passed a bifurcated Continuing Resolution to extend government funding at 2023 levels for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and all others through… Read more

Updates On Solar Installation Task Group, Industry Thermal Heat Study, & More

Industry Insights, Technical Updates

By Rick Olson, TRI President & Technical Director Solar Installation Task Group The TRI Alliance continues to assist in being a forum for stakeholders focused on the discussions regarding proper installations of Solar equipment when mounted on steep slope applications. During October, the stakeholders’ group held two meetings where Unirac… Read more

Updates OSHA’s Heat Standard and Walkaround Rule

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities on the following:   September Jobs Figures On Oct. 6, the Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the economy created 336,000 jobs in September. This is much higher than ADP’s report… Read more

TRIA Field Heat Study Installing First Climate Station

Industry Insights, Technical Updates

By Rick Olson, TRI President & Technical Director   The Tile Roofing Industry Technical Committee continues to evaluate the performance of the roofing assembly after the recent storms in Florida. Even though many of the events did not reach hurricane level, there were tornado, heavy rain, and tropical storm wind… Read more

TRIA Signs Construction Industry Safety Coalition Comments

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Published by Sarah Harrington   Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities as of October 1st, 2023:   Government Shutdown Averted With hours to spare on Sept. 30, the last day of the federal fiscal year, Congress passed a continuing resolution… Read more

OSHA Heat Standard And Other Updates From TRIA Lobbyist

Government Relations, Industry Insights

Published by Sarah Harrington   Tile Roofing Industry Alliance Lobbyist, Craig Brightup, has provided the latest government relations update and activities for September 2023:   Appropriations Bills With the federal government’s fiscal year 2023 ending Sept. 30, Congress has two weeks to pass all 12 appropriations bills for FY24. Debates… Read more

Energy Efficiency Is A Decision Driver

Industry Insights, Newsletters

By Rick Olson, TRI President & Technical Director Energy Efficiency is becoming one of the leading decision drivers for new construction and retro fit of existing buildings. The ability to help reduce overall energy demands, or shift peak load usage to more cost friendly times is the demand of building… Read more
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