Tile Roofing Institute Offers Contractors and Building Professionals Expanded Certification Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Beginning in 2008 the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) will expand its certification efforts by offering two separate one-day programs designed to meet the specific educational and professional development needs of its audience.
The TRI Certification Programs address broad-based tile roofing practices and techniques that impact estimating, planning and execution of commercial and residential projects. The courses also address regional practices in each market where the training is being conducted.
Since launching its Installer Certification Program in April, 2006, TRI has helped more than 500 contractors, consultants, manufacturers, and owners to build and expand their businesses with proper tile roof installation knowledge.
Certification Now Available for Building and Design Professionals
TRI will continue to offer its Installer Certification program - a one day course designed to provide training on how to install tile roofs in compliance with current code requirements. The course is based on the ICC-ES approved Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions. The TRI Certified Installer designation is targeted to entry- level and experienced roof installers who want to expand their skill into tile.
In addition, TRI will offer a second one-day certification course designed to provide a broader, more detailed knowledge of tile, including tile markets, design features and benefits, materials specifications, code regulations, estimating, ordering and improved management of roof tile jobs.
The TRI Certified Specialist designation will target designers, specifiers, consultants and any building professionals interested in learning more about the rapidly expanding tile roofing market. This course can also be used as a refresher for inspectors that want to stay up-to-date on codes and proper procedures.
2008 Calendar of training opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about the TRI Specialist or Installer Certification program, visit the Tile Roofing Institute website at www.tileroofing.org for the latest in registration materials or call (312) 670-4177 or e-mail info@tileroofing.org.
About the Tile Roofing Institute
The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) is a non-profit trade and membership association open to those involved in the production, distribution and installation of clay and concrete tile roof systems. TRI has provided technical expertise to roofing professionals and other building industry constituents since 1971. To ensure best installation practices, TRI also offers contractor training through its Certified Installer Program. TRI manufacturer members produce 95 percent of the tile roofing installed in North America.