Associations & Magazines Are Great Sources of Industry Information
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
ASAE Gateway to Associations Directory
Use this directory to search for an association by name, interest area, or international geographic location (including Canada and BC). You can also search using a combination of various fields.
Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC) | RCABC is an association of professional roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. Make sure to check out the Education, Consumer Guide to Roofing, and Roofing Practices Manual pages.
Start here: Roof Maintenance Guide
Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association (CRCA) | The national voice of the roofing industry in Canada. The CRCA consists of companies actively engaged in the Canadian roofing and sheet metal contracting business, as well as roofing industry manufacturers and suppliers Check out the Technical Bulletins page.
British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) | Useful information covering all areas of the BC construction industry.
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)| US-based trade association. The leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. Make sure to visit the Roofing Professional page.
ASAE Gateway to Associations Directory
Use this directory to search for an association by name, interest area, or international geographic location (including Canada and BC). You can also search using a combination of various fields.
Try searching Ulrich's Periodical Directory to develop a list of important trade publications in your industry.
Magazines / Trade Journals
Trade journals (often called magazines or trade publications) can be very useful in helping you find current articles relating to business research. Contact your local research library to determine which trade journal subscriptions they have. There are also free trade publications that you can access online.
Roofing BC Magazine
The official publication of the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia, that keeps industry members up to date on the latest developments, issues, and concerns in the roofing industry. Published 4 times per year.
Roofing Canada Magazine
Official publication of the Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association (Scroll to the bottom of the page to download the latest edition). Click here to see the online version of Spring Summer 2013 Roofing Canada Magazine.
Professional Roofing Magazine
Official publication of the National Roofing Contractors Association. Published monthly. Check out the Archives section for online access to past issues.
Roofing Contractor Magazine
Roofing Contractor features relevant information on the latest trends in the roofing industry, safety, business and legal issues. Published monthly.