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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, ...
Trade association coalition announces Q2 findings from 2026 Market Index Survey for Reroofing
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the second quarter of 2026. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
IIBEC brings building enclosure education to the Western Roofing Expo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advancing roofing knowledge through industry education. Trade shows are the best time for continuing education. This fall as roofing professionals head to Las Vegas, they will have an opportunity to sharpen their expertise and earn continuing education credits during IIBEC's Education Day at the Western Roofing ...
Fast delivery, stronger specifications
By Jesse Sanchez. FlashCo’s national plant network and upcoming edge metal updates were key topics at IIBEC 2026. At International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026, FlashCo emphasized how fast delivery, specification support and new product development are shaping its work with roofers, architects, and consultants. Speaking on The ...
Scott Hinesley: A career built on leadership, service and building envelopes
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This upcoming webinar promisese to share insightful and impactful career lessons with the next generation. Recently, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Emerging Professionals Committee has been hosting a series, Blueprints of an Enclosure Career, that gives a stage to industry veterans to share their experiences ...
Anchoring rooftop performance beyond installation
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how rooftop attachment systems are evolving to address safety, code requirements and long-term performance across commercial roofing systems. At the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026 show, a clear shift took shape in how roofing professionals are defining performance. Installation quality remains essential, but ...
A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events, seminars and exhibitors that will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo. Navigating today’s roofing industry can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you’re facing more extreme storms in the field or juggling labor issues and material shortages in the office, ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Measuring the value of building enclosure consultants
By Rick Gardner, IIBEC. RCI‑IIBEC Foundation launches a study to quantify the economic impact of IIBEC consultants. As building envelopes grow more complex in pursuit of energy and operational efficiency, consultants and contractors have begun collaborating more frequently on projects. This collaboration has helped roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall and ...
