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Education & Learning
Toasting a decade of excellence at the 2026 NWIR Days!
By Emma Peterson. Honor the past, celebrate the present and get ready for the future at this year’s NWIR conference! Originally conceived in 2014, but officially founded in 2016, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)'s goal has always been to support the women “breaking by pursuing a variety ...
The Equip experience: Churchill Downs, puppies and bourbon
By Lauren White. From bourbon tastings to hands-on demos, the 2025 Equip Expo delivered an unforgettable mix of innovation, networking and Kentucky charm. It's been a couple months since the 2025 Equip Expo in October, but we can't stop thinking about it! Not only was Louisville, Kentucky a fun place ...
Building a maintenance mindset by turning roof care into asset management
By Cotney Consulting Group. Companies that treat their roofs like long-term assets save money, reduce risk and avoid surprises. Unfortunately, many building owners still treat the roof as an expense, not an asset. They budget for replacement when leaks become unbearable or the roof is unsalvageable. This is a poor process ...
Rooftop snow retention 101: Part 1
By Jenny Yu. Tackling the safety issues posed by accumulated snow and ice with retention systems Despite the "winter wonderland” appeal of a snowy rooftop, there are many dangers to beware of this coming winter season. In a course titled “Rooftop Snow Retention: Solving the Mystery with the Facts,” ...
Expanding the training footprint
By Jesse Sanchez. MuleHide is doubling down on contractor education and real-world roofing solutions. MuleHide Products is expanding its national training network with the opening of a new facility in Englewood, Colorado, its fourth center aimed at advancing low-slope commercial roofing expertise across the West. The company, a long-standing name ...
Building the next generation of roofers in Southern California
By Dani Sheehan. Through workforce development programs, RCASoCal is creating opportunity, elevating the profession and ensuring roofing has a strong future in the region. It’s no secret that the roofing industry has increasingly felt the strain of a shrinking workforce. Retirements are accelerating, fewer young people are entering the trades ...
Roofing Alliance momentum: Building the future of roofing one milestone at a time
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Celebrating momentum and building the future of roofing together. The Roofing Alliance continues to play a transformative role in shaping the future of the roofing industry. This fall has brought an extraordinary wave of progress as education, research, philanthropy and leadership development converge to create ...
The 41st annual CRA show is on the calendar!
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn with over 1,200 installers, builders, architects, manufacturers and roofing professionals. Since 1985, the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) has hosted a Table Top Trade Show to help foster community and connections in the roofing industry. This year, the show ...
Training that keeps you competitive
By Emma Peterson. Learn how training can set your business apart in the growing pool and spa market. Technavio reports that the global swimming pool market is estimated to grow “by USD 7.28 billion from 2025-2029.” In response to this rising demand, we have seen the pool and spa service ...
Get ready for the Montana Roofing Association’s biggest event of the year!
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 Montana Roofing Expo will be in Billings, Montana from January 13-15, 2026. This year’s Montana Roofing Expo promises to be a great opportunity for networking with your peers, exploring the industry’s newest innovations and enhancing your skills through education. Whether you’re an exhibitor, contractor ...
