HISTORY OF R C A N S
Approximately forty five years ago, a small number of
roofing contractors met in Halifax to discuss the possibility of
forming an association to promote good quality commercial roofing
workmanship. The meeting was positive under the directorship of the
late Douglas Fraser, who operated Tasco Roofing of Halifax. These
few members continued to meet on a monthly basis and eventually
formed a set of bylaws and criteria for membership, which they
encouraged by way of invitation to other roofing companies.
In 1960, the Canadian Roofing Contractors’ Association
(CRCA) was formed and not until 1964 did they ask for affiliate
membership from other provinces. The Nova Scotia roofers joined
C.R.C.A. in 1964 and officially registered with the Registry Of
Joint Stock Companies in 1965 as the registered name of The Roofing
Contractors’ Association Of Nova Scotia (RCANS).
Meetings were moved to the Construction Association of Nova
Scotia’s building in Halifax. Quality roofing was becoming more
recognized and being affiliated with C.R.C.A., the association was
well on it’s way. Eventually Associate membership consisting of
suppliers and manufacturers were asked to join the association.
RCANS strives to promote good quality workmanship in the commercial,
industrial and
institutional roofing industry.
Safety always a concern has become more of a priority with
certification from the Department of Labour and the Nova Scotia
Safety Construction Association as well as Provincial fall arrest
regulations. Over the years RCANS has promoted training for roofers
and an apprenticeship training program was initiated.
Thank you for visiting our website and if you
have any comments or questions please feel free to write to us or
send e-mail to
contact@rcans.ca
