March 20 2025

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In This Issue:

● NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification Program

● NADRA Decks Done Right Education® Program

● Sponsored Advertising

● Member's Resources

● Industry Events

● News You Can Use

Thank you to all our Sponsored Advertisers!

NADRA NEWS:

NADRA's Northeast Regional Networking Event Recap! 

The NADRA community came together for a memorable evening at Conclave Brewing in Raritan Township, NJ on March 11th.

The event was filled with camaraderie, networking, and valuable industry connections. It brought together a dynamic mix of deck builders, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers—creating the perfect setting to strengthen existing relationships and spark new partnerships.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

• LMT Mercer Group
• MOSO North America Inc.
• Decks & Docks Company
• FastenMaster
• Westbury by Digger Specialties, Inc.
• Keylink
• CAMO
• Deckorators

Looking forward to seeing you at the next NADRA Networking Event!

NADRA’s Northeast Sporting Clay Tournament, May 7, 2025

Grab your gear and join NADRA for a day of sporting clays, networking, and friendly competition at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Coplay, PA!

Whether you're a sharpshooter or just here for the fun, this event is the perfect way to connect with industry pros in a laid-back setting. Enjoy a great day on the course, followed by lunch, sponsor presentations, and industry updates.

Open to members and non-members.

Sponsorships Available!

SPONSORED CONTENT:

NADRA EDUCATION:

NADRA's Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification

The industry’s best resource for learning how to safely evaluate a deck. Includes a 48-page manual, and certification.

ICC approved for .40 Credits. AIBD, ASHI, and InterNACHI approved for 4 CEU's.

Register Today!

Tues, Apr 29, 2025 – HERE

Thurs, Nov 20, 2025 – HERE

NADRA's Decks Done Right Education® Two Day Classes

Part 1 & Part 2 - Live Webinar

This 10 hour, two-part series was developed for deck construction based on the entirety of the system. 

Register Today!

A short completion certificate exam follows Part 2.

Thurs, October 2 & 9, 2025 – HERE

FEATURED ARTICLE:

NADRA MEMBER RESOURCES:

Interested in Learning More About Your NADRA Membership Benefits?

Schedule a call to learn all about your NADRA member benefits. During this time, we'll review how to set up your profile, where to access various resources, and answer any questions you may have. Select a time slot HERE.

Deck Safety Month® 2025

NADRA offers an array of tools to help consumers ( Check Your Deck®), as well as connect with building professionals with the know-how to identify and remedy potential problems.

Attention NADRA Members! Deck Safety Month Registration will OPEN SOON!

It's Never TOO Late...

Add your "Proud Member" logo to your website TODAY! Log in to the Member’s Only Section to download HERE.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE:

Simpson Strong-Tie News: Simpson Strong-Tie opens new distribution center…Read More

SPAX News: SPAX® PowerLags® Structural Fasteners wins Silver Award…Read More

Deckorators News: Deckorators names new Executive Vice President...Read More

The Trades Podcast News: The Trades Podcast wins coveted Gold Award…Read More

Trex Company News: Trex Company included in Barron's 2025 ranking...Read More

​Submit Your Member News Today! NADRA Members, send us your news and tell us what is going on in your lives. "Members News" is for story-based information about NADRA Member companies, staff, and community/industry activities such as new hires, mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, expansions, partnerships, and events. Send your Member's News to info@NADRA.org. NOTE: NADRA does not publish third-party or product-type content within this section except for Gold and Silver Premier Members. If you are interested in marketing your products please see the Media Kit HERE.

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS:

NADRA EVENTS

NADRA Northeast Networking Event – May 7, 2025 – Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays – Coplay, PA - Register HERE

SAVE THE DATE! 



Deck Expo – October 22-23, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas NV

NADRA EDUCATION

NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification – April 29, 2025 – Register HERE

NADRA Decks Done Right Education® 2 Part Series – October 2 & 9, 2025 – Register HERE

NADRA Deck Evaluation / Inspection Certification – November 20, 2025 – Register HERE

NADRA On-Demand Education HERE

For more information about NADRA Events HERE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Decks & Docks Live: Rebuild Dog Days Demo with Owens Corning Lumber, Mar 25, 2025 in Osage Beach, MO...Read More

Atlantic Builders Convention, Mar 25-27, 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ...Read More

JCL LIVE Residential Construction Show, Mar 27-29, 2025 in Providence, RI...Read More

NARI Nights, April 15, 2025 in Atlanta, GA...Read More

NARI Atlanta's Cutting Edge: Remodeling Education Expo, Apr 24, 2025 in Sandy Springs, GA...Read More

Navigating the Employee vs. Independent Contractor Maze

By Ilona Anderson



As a business owner, you've probably dealt with this headache: figuring out whether the people working for you should be employees or independent contractors...Read More

Management Tips on Strategic Thinking

By HBR Editors

In this article, we list six of our favorite tips on strategic thinking, covering topics like how to demonstrate your strategic-thinking skills, the art of asking smarter strategic questions...Read More

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