Education & Learning
Find your community at IRE 2027
By Emma Peterson. From developing tomorrow’s leaders to celebrating today’s professionals, IRE 2027 puts connection front and center at their events. It might be hard to believe, but 2027 is just around the corner and with it comes another International Roofing Expo (IRE)! IRE is the largest roofing and exteriors even in ...
ES-1 compliance doesn't always require a cleat
Understanding the role of testing in commercial roof edge assemblies. One of the most common misunderstandings in commercial roofing is the belief that ES-1 compliant edge metal always requires a cleat. Contractors often hear the terms "ES-1" and "cleat" used together so frequently that they begin to view them as inseparable. ...
Building stronger roofing leaders in Cape Coral
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing industry leaders will gather in Cape Coral for two days of business education, industry innovation and networking events, including golf, a foundation auction and a farewell celebration. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is introducing a new opportunity for roofing professionals to connect, learn and strengthen their businesses. ...
Get ready for World of Concrete
By Emma Richardson. Explore the international event dedicated to the concrete and masonry industries. Construction professionals are heading to Las Vegas in January for the World of Concrete (WOC) where concrete and masonry industries will come together at an international event focused on the people, products and ideas shaping these essential trades. The ...
Insurance leaders convene to shape the future of claims and underwriting in the age of AI
Technology paves the way for more accurate data in insurance. The U.S. averaged 23 weather and climate disasters per year over the past five years, each costing more than a billion dollars in claims, more than double the long-term average of about nine, according to NOAA. This is a crisis ...
Bringing roofing leaders together for an inaugural summit
By Jesse Sanchez. The 2026 MRCA Leadership Summit will combine business education, industry insights and networking opportunities for roofing contractors and decisionmakers in Cape Coral, Florida. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is introducing a new opportunity for roofing professionals to strengthen their businesses and build industry relationships. Scheduled for November 18-19, ...
Build roofing skills through apprenticeship
By The Coffee Shops®. Certificate program combines classroom instruction with the practical, on-the-job training required to develop roofing trade skills. While certification and traditional education remain a fundamental part of roofing, young tradespeople can get a leg up with hands-on experience. An apprenticeship provides practical education in a learning ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español prepares for México Roofing Day
By RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español. RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español will travel to Mexico City to connect with Mexico’s roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español is preparing to travel to Mexico City to participate in México Roofing Day November 11-12, 2026. This event presents an opportunity to connect with industry professionals, share information and strengthen relationships ...
Beyond cash basis: The case for accrual accounting
By Dino DiVito, O'Hara's Son Roofing. What cash basis accounting really costs a roofing company at sale time. Every quality of earnings review I run on a commercial roofing company begins the same way: pulling the general ledger to determine whether the company operates on a cash or accrual basis. More often ...
Tomorrow’s workforce starts with today’s industry connections
By The Coffee Shops®. Your industry’s next generation is in today’s classrooms — help students discover what’s possible by connecting with local schools and CTSO programs. During the Oregon CTSO Academy for Chapter Excellence Conference in Ashland, Oregon, on October 8-10, an industry trends panel discussion was hosted that focused on the ...
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