Benefits of being an ARCA member
Membership Benefits
By being a member of ARCA, businesses benefit from a wide variety of support and services that include:
- Advocacy
- Training & Education
- Safety Resources
- Networking
- Accreditation
Advocacy:
ARCA staff and our lobbyist represents the roofing industry statewide and ARCA members at the Registrar of Contractor’s office, the Arizona State Contractors Coalition, the Arizona legislature and many other state, federal and city agencies. We have 18 active committees working to help protect and improve the roofing industry as well as ensure our members’ success.
Training & Education:
If you’re an ARCA member, your company is entitled to free safety training. We arrange for the classes, and you send your employees. Some examples of classes available include: OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training; Fall Protection Training; OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training; Scaffolding Fall Protection; Roof System Specification Training; CPR/AED; and Lead Renovation Safety Training.
Classes are offered year-round throughout the State for our many members.
Resources:
ARCA hosts a library of safety materials (video training modules, as well as books) that are available for all ARCA members to borrow or reference. ARCA also offers a free Roofing Contractor Safety Guideline reference tool.
Committees dedicated to developing members into future leaders in the association and in their communities, such as the Young Professionals committee and the National Women in Roofing – AZ Council.
Networking:
Meetings and seminars provide members opportunities to educate their employees on various roofing industry topics keeping them up to date on topics affecting the operation of all roofing contractors. Attending those events gives you access to a network of business professionals who are committed to maintaining consistent and quality work in the market. Members share best practices with one another and take those opportunities to create a community dedicated to growth and giving back.
The association hosts an annual expo and the only roofing industry trade show in Arizona. It also hosts many charitable events such as golf, sporting clays, bowling and motorcycle rides.
Accreditation:
As an ARCA member, you are recognized as a leader in the Arizona roofing market. Arizona consumers can search the ARCA website for qualified roofing contractors who are members of the association. Consumers may also check a license by clicking on the Registrar of Contractors’ website link directly from our website. The association offers a roofer referral program for consumers and only qualified roofing contractors who are ARCA members may be referred.