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Building roofing’s national apprenticeship blueprint
The most valuable thing exchanged during the National Roofing Apprenticeship Program’s July 8 visit to Advanced Roofing was not a presentation or a statistic, it was candor. For a full day, Advanced Roofing CEO and Founder Rob Kornahrens and Workforce Development Manager Joey Lee walked their visitors through nearly a decade ...
NRCA and The GLO Group launch bilingual executive leadership program to develop roofing's next generation of Hispanic leaders
New six-course program helps contractors close communication gaps, retain top talent and strengthen safety and performance across bilingual teams. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and The GLO Group today announced the launch of the Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program, a six-course leadership development initiative built to help roofing companies ...
MBMA releases new lunch and learn course
This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its newest AIA-approved lunch-and-learn CEU course: Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Codes. This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation from member ...
The 2026 Western Roofing Expo has something for everyone
By Emma Peterson. From the fairway to the expo floor, WRE 2026 offers roofing professionals countless ways to learn, connect and grow. We’re less than two months away from the 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! This show, which will be hosted from Sunday, September 27, 2026, to Tuesday, September 29, ...
Restoration education opens new markets to roofers
By The Coffee Shops™. Build your roof restoration knowledge with KARNAK University. As roof restoration continues to gain momentum as a cost-effective alternative to roof replacement, contractors who understand restoration systems are better equipped to identify opportunities, recommend the right solutions and deliver long-lasting results. To support contractors interested ...
Why roofing contractors are making time for IKO’s Profit Power workshops
Thousands of roofing professionals have gained practical strategies, industry insights and business growth tools through IKO's Profit Power workshops Roofing contractors from Portland, Oregon; Houston, Texas; Boston, Massachussetts; and surrounding communities joined IKO's 2026 Profit Power workshops this summer to learn proven strategies for increasing sales, improving operations, navigating industry challenges ...
NFRC welcomes earlier technical education pathways intention
These new pathways help address the common issue felt across the trades — that finding skilled people is one of their biggest challenges. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of the intention to establish new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds in England, while calling for further ...
Avoiding roof damages with leak detection systems
By SMT Research. Understanding what potential damages there are and having strategies to either prevent or repair those damages on rooftops is critical to roof longevity. From initial designs on napkins, through to blueprints and shop drawings, it is easy to imagine buildings being constructed as perfectly as they are drawn. While ...
Understanding the limitations of OSB in roofing systems
By Eric K. Olson, P.E and Glynnis Flaum, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. OSB used in roofing can both provide satisfactory performance and create additional risk when using used as compared to plywood. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is an engineered, structural wood panel formed from compressed wood rectangular wood strands bonded with ...
Training that pays back: New grant opportunity helps metal building contractors invest in workforce development
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Funding quality craftsmanship and building the future workforce. One of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today is finding and developing skilled workers. For metal building contractors, investing in training is essential not only for workforce development but also for maintaining quality standards and meeting ...
