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Education & Learning
Snow retention training highlights safety, liability and long-term roof performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This educational session in Salt Lake City focuses on protecting people, property and roofing professionals in high snow regions. RoofersCoffeeShop® and MetalCoffeeShop® recently attended a powerful and eye-opening snow retention training hosted by TRA Snow and Sun at the AGC of Utah Training Center in Salt Lake ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Sherri Miles explains how SkillsUSA is creating a stronger talent pipeline for the roofing industry. Across the United States, SkillsUSA regional competitions are heating up in preparation for the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia this ...
The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Convention and Expo are heading to Kissimmee!
By Emma Peterson. Soak up some summer sunshine and boost your business at the FRSA’s 104th Convention and Expo! The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo offer a great yearly opportunity for contractors to network and learn through educational seminars each year. It’s an event ...
NFBA headed west for another successful expo!
By Dani Sheehan. A growing community gathered in Oklahoma City this year to celebrate craftsmanship and strengthen the post-frame industry. Members of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the 2026 NFBA 58th Annual Conference and Expo, bringing together builders, suppliers and industry leaders to ...
Take your team to the top with Tremco trainings!
By Emma Peterson. Exploring the flexible training opportunities offered through Tremco University. With every design and construction professional having unique schedules, budgets, goals and learning styles, education is definitely not a one-size-fits-all situation. In response to these diverse needs, Tremco CPG has launched Tremco University to the industry. This ...
Free educational seminar highlights snow retention best practices
By Jenny Yu. This spring, TRA Snow & Sun’s 3rd Annual Snow Retention Educational Seminar offers expert-led sessions on snow management solutions for modern roofing systems. Roofing professionals looking to expand their expertise in cold-climate performance and safety have an exciting educational opportunity this spring! On Thursday, April ...
Boost your skills and your credentials
By Jenny Yu. All Weather Insulated Panels offers installers five-year certification and comprehensive training. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has introduced IMPpro™, a comprehensive authorized installer training program designed to elevate the skills and capabilities of professionals working with insulated metal panels. The program offers in-depth instruction that prepares ...
Inspiring the next generation of roofers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NRCA is supporting students like Shelton Horton’s interest in the roofing industry. The term “labor shortage” has become very familiar for professionals working in the roofing industry. There are reports that many companies are having to turn down jobs due to lack of labor and ...
Roofing takes the fast lane at CRSMCA 2026
By Jenny Yu. The Durham-based event combined networking, product innovation and a NASCAR-inspired experience. The 2026 Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (CRSMCA) Mid-Winter Roofing Expo brought energy and connection to historic Durham, North Carolina, with a NASCAR-inspired theme. The annual event drew several hundred contractors and exhibitors ...
Innovation, education and the momentum moving the industry forward
Across the show floor, soundstage interviews and educational sessions, IRE 2026 made it clear that the roofing industry is not standing still. While community defines the heart of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), innovation defines its pace. From AI-driven tools and smarter products to immersive booths and hands-on demonstrations, our ...
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