Jared Mellor

The NRCA’s Roofing Day in DC

As a project manager with the Roof Systems Consulting Company in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, Jared Mellor performs functions that range from conducting structural surveys to overseeing project documentation. To keep his knowledge up-to-date, Jared Mellor holds active membership in multiple industry organizations including the National Roofing Contractors Association.

A leading authority in the roofing sector, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) spearheads initiatives in areas that range from education to technology. It is also committed to industry-based political advocacy.

As part of its advocacy efforts, NRCA organizes annual Roofing Day in DC events to inform and influence members of Congress in the US capital. This takes place each March, giving NRCA members the opportunity to voice roofing industry concerns at the national level.

In past years, NRCA-approved Roofing Day in DC issues have included roofing training incentives, building infrastructure legislation, and immigration reform. Workforce shortage is a leading topic of discussion for the upcoming Roofing Day in DC event on March 24, 2021.

NRCA Unveils New Online ProCertification Course

With nearly two decades of experience in construction, Jared Mellor is a project manager with Roof Systems Consultants, a position he has held since 2004. Jared Mellor is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), which works with roofing professionals across the country and offers a range of educational resources and industry research.

With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, the organization has continued to adapt and move many of its courses online, most recently allowing members to access its ProCertification Qualified Assessor program virtually. Available online for a short time, the course enables eligible members to earn certification in installing specific roofing systems.

For a fee, participants can access relevant educational materials and subsequently take the certification exam, with the revenues generated going to qualified assessors. The NRCA notes that the provided materials include information on procedures and policies, alongside appropriate resources for taking the exams.

Eligibility requirements and applications can be found at the NRCA website.

Becoming a Registered Roof Consultant with IIBEC

A project manager in the roof systems consulting industry, Jared Mellor provides services ranging from project documentation to drone and infrared scan surveys. Professionally, Jared Mellor belongs to organizations such as the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).

Founded to support its members in the exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing industries, IIBEC offers a variety of educational opportunities and certification programs. The latter includes its Registered Roof Consultant certification.

Individuals interested in becoming a Registered Roof Consultant can submit an application online through the institute’s website. Eligibility requirements include having a minimum of four years of experience in the roof consulting industry consisting of both education and work experience, as well as having completed 70 hours of continuing education.

Five references must also be submitted with the application. Following submission of the required paperwork, applicants must then take the General Consultant Knowledge (GCK) and RRC Exams. Certification depends upon achieving a high enough score on these exams.

For more information or to begin the application process, visit www.iibec.org.

Key Advantages of Green Roofs

Jared Mellor currently resides in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and attended the University of South Carolina. Jared Mellor serves as a project management consultant at Lower Gwynedd-based Roof Systems Consultants, an organization that provides a range of services including roof repair, roof replacement, and the installation of green roofs.

The first green roof systems were developed in Germany in the early 1970s and have since advanced in design to provide a range of benefits. Green roofs help to reduce the costs of heating and cooling buildings by helping to insulate them. This insulation also has the effect of soundproofing the building and making its surroundings quieter. Compared to conventional roofs, green roofs also have the advantage of providing a longer waterproofing effect on the top surface of buildings since they protect from mechanical impact and ultraviolet rays.

Green roofs provide several benefits to the environment including improving air quality by reducing CO2 levels and lowering the amount of stormwater runoff from buildings. They also offer habitat for insects, butterflies, and birds, thus helping to compensate for the landscape that is lost due to building construction.