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Canada
Bringing power and precision to FABTECH Canada
By The Coffee Shops™. MetalForming is set to demonstrate how the right equipment can help optimize operations. MetalForming LLC is heading to FABTECH Canada, bringing a clear message to manufacturers looking for stronger, more precise bending solutions: power and precision can work together. The MetalForming team will be at Booth ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
AARA 2026 Annual Golf Tournament
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Alberta Allied Roofing Association is proud to host our annual golf tournament at The Hamptons Golf Club Calgary. We are especially excited to welcome participants to this exceptional private course for the very first time—an exciting new chapter for one of our most anticipated ...
IKO joins U.S. Green Building Council striving to advance sustainable building practices
This milestone reflects a deliberate and growing commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. IKO, a worldwide leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation for residential and commercial markets, announced its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), expanding its engagement with green building organizations across North America. This milestone builds on ...
You’re invited to CRCA’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate 65 years of networking and learning in Québec City at the end of May 2026. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is hosting their National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from May 28-30, 2026, in Québec City, Québec. This milestone event brings roofing professionals ...
MBCEA announces 2026 Building of the Year and Industry Award winners
The 2026 competition included 36 entries across four categories — Commercial, Community, Manufacturing and Agricultural — demonstrating the continued growth, diversity and innovation within the metal building systems industry. The Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced its 2026 Building of the Year winners at the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference, ...
TRAVIS Storm Damage Assessment Certification (SDAC)
2-Days May 19-20 | Hands-on, in-person training to turn storm damage into clear, defensible inspection results. Join the TRAVIS Storm Damage Assessment Certification (SDAC)! Storm and catastrophe claims demand more than surface-level inspections. The TRAVIS Damage Assessment Certification is a hands-on, 2-day course designed to teach professionals how to inspect, analyze and ...
IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg
Industry pros share practical strategies on marketing, crafting the perfect sales pitch and scaling up your business with roofing contractors in two fully booked Canadian events. IKO’s 2026 Profit Power series hit the ground running with two full-house roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg, leaving attendees energized, inspired and armed ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the RCI Canada Foundation
65 scholarships and 496 student sponsorships highlight this foundation's commitment to the future of the building enclosure industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome ...
The Coffee Shops™ Welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation
Through research, education, and meaningful collaborations, this organization is uplifting the building enclosure industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation ...
