FMI released its Construction Outlook: The Fourth Quarter 2008 Report. The Construction Outlook, a quarterly construction market forecast developed by FMI’s Research Services Group, looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the economic future of construction over the next few years.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) National Conference was held Nov. 12-14 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

For the second year in a row, GAF-Elk Corporation has received the prestigious “Partners of Choice” award from David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held home builder.

Sika Sarnafil recognized three roofing consultant firms for outstanding design and specification work.

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) unveiled GreenFormat, a Web-based database of green product information, at the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston.

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC recently donated $5,000 to the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Foundation during the MRCA National Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Including this year’s donation, Firestone has donated more than $70,000 to MRCA Foundation scholarships since 1995.

GenFlex Roofing Systems will announce the inductees of its prestigious 2009 Winner’s Circle program on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008.

The Roof Assembly Ventilation Coalition (RAVC) announced its first slate of elected officers. RAVC’s new chairman is Gary Urbanski, Sales and Marketing Manager, Trimline Building Products, a division of Diversi-Plast.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced that Robert Swanda Jr. of Independent Roofing Co., Omaha, Neb., is the recipient of the association’s highest award.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has announced a new slate of officers and directors for the 2009 year. The officers and directors were elected at the recent MRCA National Conference.