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Tee off with Alberta Allied Roofing Association!
By Emma Peterson. AARA’s 2026 annual golf tournament offers a day of golfing, networking and giving back! Planned for June 18, 2026, Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA)’s annual golf tournament will be held at The Hamptons Golf Club Calgary. This event promises to be a day of networking, camaraderie ...
Student skills shine at state competition
By Lauren White. Oregon students showcased impressive talent, leadership and career-ready skills at the SkillsUSA state competition. With the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference just around the corner, I started reflecting on my recent experience at the state competition in Oregon just last month. This year was my second ...
To the people who make it possible
By Dani Sheehan. During their anniversary celebration, BITEC showcased the people, partnerships and pride behind the company’s first 40 years. When BITEC® opened its doors four decades ago, it started with a simple mission: build quality roofing products with good people by your side. Forty years later, that same people-first ...
Start your summer at the MCA meeting!
By Emma Peterson. Join your industry peers and leaders for two days of learning, networking and more! The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is hosting their Summer Meeting from June 23-24 in Rosemont, Illinois. Sponsored by ATAS International and Carlisle Construction Materials, this two-day event is packed with education opportunities, ...
Kick off the summer with the SRS XTV Soccer Tour!
By Emma Peterson. Never miss a goal, business or soccer, when you attend SRS’ summer 2026 XTV tour. This summer (June 12, 2026, to July 19, 2026), SRS Distribution is hitting the road for a soccer-filled summer! The SRS 2026 XTV tour gives you the opportunity to watch the ...
How values strengthen insurance partnerships
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how one firm’s core principles guide client service, team culture and community impact. In an industry defined by opportunity, precision and evolving standards, reliability is strengthened by both expertise and the consistency of the systems and values that guide decision-making. For contractors navigating ...
WCRCA celebrates 50 years with Annual Sporting Clays Shoot-Out benefiting veterans
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Supporting industry connection, giving back and celebrating five decades of roofing leadership. The West Coast Roofing Contractors Association (WCRCA) is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and invites the industry to be part of that celebration at one of its most anticipated ...
Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Mental health takes center stage in roofing safety and performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Impactful conversations are reshaping jobsite safety and workforce wellbeing across the roofing industry. For years, the roofing industry carried an unspoken rule: Push through, stay tough and keep moving, with little room for conversations around stress or mental wellbeing. Mental health was rarely acknowledged as part of ...
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