Education & Learning
NWIR seeks future industry leaders through BOOTS program
By The Coffee Shops®. Leadership opportunities offer roofing professionals a chance to shape the association's future. For roofing professionals looking to take a more active role in shaping the future of the industry, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is offering several leadership opportunities through its BOOTS program, which stands for ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
Opening the doors to skilled-trade careers
By Emma Richardson. The Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia provides certification opportunities to young professionals. Fostering the next generation of professionals is an indispensable part of the skilled-trade industry, particularly when it comes to roofing. Many young professionals may be interested in a trade career but unsure where ...
Protecting the future of coatings with education
By Emma Peterson. BITEC®’s Shane Millwood discusses the importance of helping contractors understand proper product selection and installation practices. With the advent of new, more powerful products like BITEC®’s Storm Breaker™ coating system, the coatings market has never been more popular among contractors and building owners . But with that ...
Building the future
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education launches career technical education roofing program. The roofing industry is facing one of the greatest workforce shortages in its history. As experienced roofers retire and demand for skilled labor continues to grow, the need for qualified, safety-conscious roofing professionals has never been greater. Baldwin Park ...
Honoring the past and building the future at METALCON 2026
By Emma Peterson. METALCON is celebrating its 35th anniversary with special exhibits, networking events, industry awards and community celebrations! 2026 marks 35 years of METALCON – the leading event for metal construction professionals. And this year’s show has a variety of special events planned to both celebrate this milestone ...
Aiding roofers at every stage of their career
By Emma Peterson. Through apprenticeship programs, industry training and career advancement resources, RCABC is creating pathways for both new and experienced roofers to succeed. Across Canada, apprenticeships are key for building job security and careers for young people as well as for ensuring that our tradespeople are trained and ready. ...
Sharpen your estimating skills with this advanced workshop
By Emma Peterson. Want to take your estimating skills to the next level? Don’t miss the chance to learn in-person from industry expert John Kenney! John Kenney will be teaching an Advanced Roofing Estimating Workshop in Lakewood, Florida this coming November. John, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has an ...
Meet us on the show floor!
By Emma Peterson. Join the RoofersCoffeeShop® crew and our giveaway winners at this year’s Western Roofing Expo! Just last week, our 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE) ticket giveaway closed, and five lucky winners were chosen! This giveaway was organized in partnership with Western Colloid and each winner received one ...
FAQS of waterproofing part 3: Contractor considerations
By Emma Peterson. The final part of Pli-Dek’s waterproofing FAQ series examines the decisions and processes that enable contractors to complete high-performance waterproofing projects. In our third and final installment of the Pli-Dek FAQs (frequently asked questions) of waterproofing series, we dive into project organization and management tips for waterproofing ...
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