IRE – International Roofing Expo
Raising the bar with order-ready reports built for contractors
By Dani Sheehan. By combining AI-driven speed, order-ready detail and a price point designed for everyday use, Instant Roofer is helping contractors move more efficiently from first click to final order. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, Instant Roofer CEO Jeff Berzolla made it clear that while the company ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Las voces que dieron forma a un espacio que fue más que un evento de roofing
Por Jessica Bravo. Entrevistas y conversaciones clave de IRE 2026. El evento más grande de la industria de roofing, International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE), se llevó a cabo del 20 al 22 de enero, reuniendo a contratistas, socios y líderes de la industria en un espacio dedicado al crecimiento ...
When debris starts moving faster than doubt
By Jesse Sanchez. Showing how a smaller machine can move debris faster, keep crews safer and turn efficiency from an idea into something contractors can watch happen in real time. On The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored by SRS Distribution, at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), ...
A booth to remember at IRE 2026
By Anna Lockhart. Central States Manufacturing is bringing their A-game to IRE 2026 with a thoughtfully designed booth for the trade show floor. In preparation for the upcoming roofing event of the year – International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE) – brands across the industry are gearing up to ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
Top January articles: Awards, education and more
By Emma Peterson. From prestigious industry awards to major mergers, here are the top ten stories kicking off the year. We might only be one month into 2026, but it’s already been a busy year! From trade shows like International Roofing Expo (IRE) and World of Concrete (WOC) to industry-shaking ...
IRE 2026 resalta el crecimiento del talento hispano en la industria del roofing
Por Alberto Torres. Educación, nuevos productos y liderazgo latino marcaron la edición de este año. Él International Roofing Expo (IRE) nos sigue sorprendiendo año tras año y esta vez no fue la excepción. IRE 2026 reunió a contratistas, distribuidores, fabricantes y organizaciones del sector en uno de los eventos más ...
Looking ahead to what’s next
By Jesse Sanchez. With details intentionally under wraps, a trusted commercial roofing manufacturer signals that contractors on the show floor won’t want to miss this exciting new development! Something significant is taking shape at IB Roof Systems™ and the commercial roofing community will have to be in the room ...
Inside the Superdome at CertainTeed’s Business Builders Workshop
By Karen Edwards. It was a fabulous day of learning, networking and community. RoofersCoffeeShop® recently had the privilege of attending the CertainTeed Business Builders Workshop at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, held at the start of January. What an incredible experience it was — an immersive day ...
