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Education & Learning
Developing the next generation of skilled leaders
By Dani Sheehan. By participating in SkillsUSA, the roofing community creates opportunities for students to train with real materials, use real systems and develop a career path that leads directly into the field. When you think about the next generation of roofing professionals, what comes to mind? Skilled hands, certainly, ...
Which insulation do you choose?
By Hunter Panels. The choice of insulation impacts performance, safety, and cost for years to come. When it comes to commercial roofing, insulation plays a critical role in controlling energy costs, enhancing fire safety, speed of installation, and maximizing long-term ROI. However, not all insulation options are the same. Expanded ...
‘Tis the season for learning
By Emma Peterson. This December, Tremco is hosting 12 days of educational webinars! Looking for a way to level up your skills before the end of 2025? Tremco has created a 12-day webinar series that not only provides valuable insights but also gives contractors and professionals the opportunity to ...
Oil canning in metal roofing: What roofers need to know
By Justin Ache, Gibraltar Building Accessories. Oil canning, while a natural cosmetic trait of metal roofing, can easily be addressed with proper care. If you have ever finished a standing seam roof only to notice a wavy, rippled look in the flat sections, you have seen oil canning. It is one of ...
Industry connections, education and more
By Emma Peterson. Highlights from the 2025 FEI Group National Conference. We are a supply partner and supporter of the Exterior Contractor Alliance, so when their 2025 FEI Group’s National Conference came around at the end of September, we knew one of our crew members had to be there! That ...
IKO wraps an incredible year of profit power workshops helping roofers build stronger, more profitable businesses
With 2025’s tour complete, Profit Power returns in 2026, visiting eight new cities with fresh ideas, stronger networking and more opportunities to grow their business. IKO capped a milestone year for its Profit Power workshops with high-energy events in Indianapolis and Phoenix, completing an eight-city tour that brought together hundreds of ...
A new era of roofing education
By International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). This new series turns complex roofing concepts into concise courses that support credentialing and continuing education. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is a global nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the industries of roofing, waterproofing and exterior walls and the ...
IRE 2026: Events you can’t miss!
By Jenny Yu. Make sure your IRE itinerary includes these six events to ensure an experience you won’t soon forget. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is almost here! From January 19-22, 2026, roofing contractors from around the world will meet at the Las Vegas Convention Center to take in ...
Rising Stars Program and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston partner to launch new Trade Trailblazers program
Starting in summer 2026, Trade Trailblazers will provide students ages 17–18 with the opportunity to explore four to six different union trades through hands-on technical training, safety certifications and career readiness workshops. The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit that aims to close the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults with ...
Bridging the gap between generations: IIBEC webinar helps roofing and building professionals strengthen communication across ages
Join IIBEC for a dynamic webinar exploring practical strategies to strengthen collaboration between generations in the workplace. The workplace is changing fast, and the roofing and building enclosure industry is no exception. Today, project teams often include professionals from four different generations working side by side. Each group brings unique strengths, ...
