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S-5! debuts SnoGard EF™ & presents accredited education at METALCON
S-5! delivers practical training for sales and technical professionals S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will present accredited education and showcase its latest innovation at METALCON, October 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to educational sessions offering continuing education credits (CEUs), S-5! will feature SnoGard EF™, its new ...
Invest in your future with these professional training programs
By The Coffee Shops®. New roofing sustainability course helps contractors prepare for an evolving industry As building performance expectations continue to change, roofing contractors are being asked to do more than install quality roof systems.To help roofing professionals stay ahead of these trends, the Roofing Alliance–Clemson University Professional Training Program has introduced ...
FAQS of waterproofing part 2: Environmental factors
By Emma Peterson. This installment of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series addresses common concerns about waterproofing performance, such as cracking, slip resistance and maintenance requirements. In the first article of the FAQs (frequently asked questions) of waterproofing series, Pli-Dek experts shared practical answers to frequently asked waterproofing questions, helping contractors and property ...
Top 15 things to see and do at Equip Expo 2026
Grow your business and network at this epic, once-a-year trade show. Award-winning Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, announces this year’s top 15 experiences and education opportunities at this year’s show held October 20 to 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. “We build ...
Get ready for Colorado’s new fire codes
By Alex Tolle. Roofing professionals can learn how Colorado’s changing wildfire resiliency code may affect project reviews, inspections and everyday contracting considerations. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) are bringing roofing professionals together for a live panel discussion on Colorado’s changing fire codes. The New ...
EPDM Roofing Association launches field-aged membrane study to advance service-life research
The study focuses on EPDM membrane samples from commercial roofs that have been exposed to decades of real-world environmental conditions. The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service ...
Slate roofing professionals to gather in Annapolis
By The Coffee Shops. The National Slate Association Conference combines industry education, project tours and networking. Look to the future while stepping back in time at the National Slate Association Conference. This conference will bring slate roofing professionals together on September 17-18, in Annapolis, Maryland, for two days of presentations, ...
Building stronger, high-performing envelopes
By Jesse Sanchez. Integrated design, careful installation and early collaboration can help commercial project teams prevent costly building envelope failures. Building envelope failures can begin with something as small as an improperly sealed penetration or poorly detailed transition, but the consequences can spread throughout a commercial building. Water intrusion, corrosion, ...
50 exhibitors, 12 sessions, 8 hours of networking – 1 incredible show
By Emma Peterson. Mark your calendar and be part of Arizona’s premier roofing event! The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) is gearing up for their annual trade show! The ARCA show, which will be hosted September 17 – 19, 2026, at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center, anticipates to see ...
FAQs of waterproofing part 1: Moisture management
By Emma Peterson. The first part of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series explores best practices that keep decks, balconies and walkways dry and durable. For decades, Pli-Dek has produced some of the industry’s leading cementitious waterproofing solutions for everything from decks and balconies to walkways and plazas. Their products are not just ...
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