Education & Learning
Moving beyond outdated R-value testing for below-grade applications
By Michael Rhodes, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA). Updated testing approaches are helping contractors and designers make more informed insulation decisions. Accurately evaluating insulation performance in below-grade environments has long been a challenge for the construction industry. According to the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), traditional testing methods often rely ...
Working in a reshaped industry
By Emma Peterson. Live from the NRCA Midyear Meetings, roofing and technology leaders discuss the roofing trends, challenges and opportunities. Today’s economic market has been defined by instability, shortages and hesitant buying habits. To learn how to navigate a roofing industry that has been reshaped by these shifting customer behaviors ...
Western Colloid launches comprehensive roof installation training courses for contractors
Free, year-round technical training and video series now available to support applicators at every skill level. Western Colloid, a leading provider of fluid applied reinforced roof systems, is proud to announce the availability of its new Roof Installation Training Course — a comprehensive video training series designed to support contractors, applicators ...
Lecciones de confianza, disciplina y perseverancia
Por The Coffee Shops. Lo que los contratistas de metal pueden aprender de la mentalidad olímpica Durante la Reunión de Verano de Metal Construction Association (MCA), el exjugador de la NFL y atleta olímpico de Estados Unidos, Johnny Quinn, ofreció una conferencia llena de energía y aprendizajes sobre resiliencia, confianza ...
Lessons in trust, grit and discipline
By The Coffee Shops. What metal contractors can learn from an Olympic mindset. At the Metal Construction Association Summer Meeting, former NFL player and U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn delivered a high-energy keynote packed with lessons on resilience, trust and consistent execution — all themes that strongly resonated with metal contractors ...
METALCON at 35: Bigger, bolder and built for business
By The Coffee Shops™. New experiences, stronger audiences and a fresh message drive momentum for 2026. At the MCA Summer Meeting, METALCON show director Judy Geller outlined an ambitious vision for the event’s 35th anniversary, emphasizing growth, innovation and a renewed focus on delivering measurable value to attendees and ...
From London rooftops to mountain quarries: My experience with the NSA/SRCA UK trip
By Megan Ellsworth. Discovering the legacy and longevity of slate roofing in the U.K. There are some trips that leave you inspired both professionally and personally, and my recent journey to the United Kingdom with the National Slate Association (NSA) and Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) was exactly that. ...
MRCA heads to Cape Coral
By Alex Tolle. The 2026 MRCA Leadership Summit will bring roofing contractor leaders together for education, networking and industry-focused events in Florida. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is preparing to launch its inaugural 2026 Leadership Summit, bringing roofing contractor leadership and decision makers for two days of education, vendor engagement and ...
ServiceTitan partners with Metallica’s All Within My Hands to support workforce education
Collaboration supports the Metallica Scholars Initiative and expands awareness of careers in the skilled trades. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today announced a partnership with All Within My Hands (AWMH), the nonprofit philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, to support workforce education ...
Roof assembly basics
By The Coffee Shops™. Understanding the essential components of a roof and their role in overall performance. A roof is far more than just the outermost layer of what can be seen with the naked eye; it is a complex system carefully engineered to provide protection, ensure energy efficiency and, ...
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