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<title>Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">El evento de este a&ntilde;o se acerca r&aacute;pidamente, con el primer d&iacute;a programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al m&aacute;ximo tu experiencia.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>El <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, patrocinado por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, es uno de los eventos m&aacute;s importantes de la industria del techado y la impermeabilizaci&oacute;n. No solo est&aacute; lleno de actividades reconocidas, como la competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas Roofing Games&trade; y la subasta en vivo, sino que tambi&eacute;n cuenta con 28 sesiones educativas, dos almuerzos con conferencias y mucho m&aacute;s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Es una gran cantidad de actividades para solo tres d&iacute;as (<strong>el evento de 2026 se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 27 al 29 de septiembre</strong>), por eso queremos compartir algunas de las sesiones y actividades que no te puedes perder.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Domingo, 27 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El primer d&iacute;a del evento estar&aacute; enfocado principalmente en establecer conexiones con expertos y colegas de la industria. Hay varias actividades opcionales, como el Bob Porter Golf Tournament y el Sporting Clays Tournament, pero el evento principal del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; la bienvenida y subasta de WRE. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, &nbsp;este evento no solo marca el inicio de WRE 2026, sino que tambi&eacute;n recauda fondos para la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, la organizaci&oacute;n ben&eacute;fica de WSRCA.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El lunes comienza la acci&oacute;n con una agenda llena de m&aacute;s de una docena de sesiones educativas. Estas son algunas de las sesiones que recomendamos:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Tendencias importantes en la industria del techado:</strong> Heidi J. Ellsworth, de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, presentar&aacute; las tendencias que est&aacute;n marcando la industria. Esta sesi&oacute;n ofrecer&aacute; a los asistentes informaci&oacute;n valiosa sobre d&oacute;nde ha estado la industria del techado y hacia d&oacute;nde se dirige.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>&iquest;Listo o no?:</strong> Nuestros amigos <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> y Benjamin Briggs, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>, hablar&aacute;n sobre las redadas de ICE, las auditor&iacute;as I-9 y c&oacute;mo los contratistas de techado pueden gestionar su exposici&oacute;n ante el panorama migratorio actual.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>De contratar r&aacute;pido a contratar bien:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, explorar&aacute; c&oacute;mo formar un equipo de techado que contribuya al &eacute;xito de tu negocio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Uso de la IA en la estimaci&oacute;n de proyectos de techado:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a>, compartir&aacute; informaci&oacute;n sobre el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en las operaciones de techado, espec&iacute;ficamente en los procesos de estimaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">Adem&aacute;s de estas oportunidades educativas, el lunes habr&aacute; dos opciones de almuerzos educativos, tres demostraciones y el esperado evento Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Aqu&iacute; te contamos un poco m&aacute;s:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> El lunes habr&aacute; dos oportunidades para aprender durante el almuerzo. Una ser&aacute; para profesionales de habla hispana y contar&aacute; con Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF), quien hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo maximizar las reclamaciones de seguros para techos comerciales. La otra contar&aacute; con Craig Brightup (corresponsal pol&iacute;tico de WSRCA) y Chad Collins (presidente de la junta directiva de la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>), quienes ofrecer&aacute;n una actualizaci&oacute;n sobre temas pol&iacute;ticos.</li>
	<li><strong>Demostraciones:</strong> Habr&aacute; tres demostraciones el lunes. La primera comenzar&aacute; a la 1:30 p.m. y estar&aacute; a cargo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> La segunda, que comienza a las 2:30 p.m., ser&aacute; presentada por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO Building Products</a>, y la &uacute;ltima demostraci&oacute;n del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; a las 3:30 p.m. con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> Para cerrar las actividades del lunes llega Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>, ser&aacute; una excelente oportunidad para poner a prueba tus conocimientos y disfrutar de una competencia amistosa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h3 dir="ltr">Martes, 29 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">&iexcl;Pero todav&iacute;a hay m&aacute;s! Comienza el martes con un desayuno y conversaciones en mesas con el equipo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing</a> a las 7 a.m. (ten en cuenta que esta actividad requiere un registro adicional de $55). Despu&eacute;s del desayuno, ser&aacute; momento de regresar directamente a las sesiones educativas. Algunas de las que recomendamos para el martes incluyen:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Mesa redonda sobre techado:</strong> Organizada por el Comit&eacute; de J&oacute;venes Profesionales del Techado de WSRCA y dirigida por Rachel Garcia, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, esta sesi&oacute;n se enfocar&aacute; en c&oacute;mo formar equipos multigeneracionales.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Estado de la industria:</strong> Trent Cotney regresa para otra sesi&oacute;n, esta vez para analizar desde una perspectiva legal lo que est&aacute; sucediendo en la industria.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Salud mental y adicci&oacute;n en el lugar de trabajo de la industria del techado:</strong> Paul Reed, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>, dirigir&aacute; esta sesi&oacute;n sobre c&oacute;mo los contratistas pueden apoyar mejor la salud mental de sus cuadrillas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>El costo de la desconexi&oacute;n:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a>, analizar&aacute; c&oacute;mo las fallas en la comunicaci&oacute;n despu&eacute;s de una venta pueden afectar la confianza de los clientes y los ingresos de los contratistas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Dise&ntilde;o de techos duraderos para climas fr&iacute;os:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n, Mindy Dahlquist, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>, analizar&aacute; el papel de los sistemas de retenci&oacute;n de nieve en el dise&ntilde;o de techos para climas fr&iacute;os.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>De un servicio reactivo a uno proactivo:</strong> En la &uacute;ltima sesi&oacute;n de nuestra lista, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer">Tracey Donels</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>, hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo crear un crecimiento empresarial m&aacute;s predecible a trav&eacute;s de los servicios que ofrece una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">Al igual que el lunes, el martes habr&aacute; dos opciones para aprender durante el almuerzo y varias actividades que no te puedes perder:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> Imelda Perez, de CertainTeed, estar&aacute; a cargo del almuerzo en espa&ntilde;ol del martes. La otra opci&oacute;n ser&aacute; en ingl&eacute;s y contar&aacute; con la oradora motivacional Shereen Thor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Escenario:</strong> Despu&eacute;s del almuerzo, el equipo de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; tomar&aacute; el escenario de demostraciones para una interesante conversaci&oacute;n con el presidente de WSRCA, Stan Robinson, y el pr&oacute;ximo presidente de WSRCA, Ron Lloyd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> &iexcl;Y para cerrar el d&iacute;a llega la esperada competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas! Patrocinada por Malarkey Roofing Products, esta es una excelente oportunidad para reunir a la comunidad y quiz&aacute;s hasta ganar algunos premios.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Estas listas son solo una peque&ntilde;a muestra de todo lo que encontrar&aacute;s en el Western Roofing Expo de este a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&iexcl;<a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/">Consulta la agenda completa</a> y <a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">reg&iacute;strate para asistir a WRE 2026</a>!&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<title>Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2 dir="ltr">This year&rsquo;s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, which is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, is one of the premier events in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Not only is it chock full of iconic moments, like the Roofing Games&trade; shingling competition and the live auction, but it also boasts 28 educational sessions, two keynote luncheons and more!</p>

<p dir="ltr">That&rsquo;s a lot of programming for just three days (<strong>the 2026 show will be held from 9/27/26 to 9/29/26</strong>), which is why we wanted to break down some of our must-attend sessions and events!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Sunday, September 27, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The first day of the show will mostly be networking with industry experts and peers. There are a few events you can opt to attend, such as the Bob Porter Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Tournament, but the main event of the day is the WRE Welcome event and auction. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, this event not only marks the beginning of the 2026 show, but also raises funds for the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, WSRCA&rsquo;s charitable organization.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Monday, September 28, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Monday is when things get really busy with a stacked schedule of more than a dozen education sessions. Here&rsquo;s our shortlist of must-attend sessions from this day:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Roofing Trends That Matter:</strong> RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&rsquo;s own Heidi J. Ellsworth will be presenting about roofing trends! This presentation will give attendees valuable insight into where the roofing industry has been and where it&rsquo;s moving towards.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Ready or Not:</strong> our friends <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trent Cotney</a> and Benjamin Briggs of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adams and Reese</a> will be diving into ICE raids, 1-9 audits and managing roofing contractor exposure in our current immigration landscape.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>From Hiring Fast to Hiring Right:</strong> in a Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latinos En Roofing</a> explores how to build a roofing team that will help your business win.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Using AI in Roofing Estimating:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Kenney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cotney Consulting Group</a> shares insight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in roofing operations, specifically related to estimating.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">In addition to those education opportunities, Monday boasts two luncheon options, three demonstrations and the much-anticipated Roofer&rsquo;s Feud event. Here&rsquo;s a bit about those options:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> there are two lunch learning opportunities on Monday. One is for Spanish-speaking professionals and features Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF) discussing how to maximize commercial roofing claims. The other features Craig Brightup (WSRCA political correspondent) and Chad Collins (chairman of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a> board) as they give a political update.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Demonstrations:</strong> as we mentioned, there are three demos on Monday. The first kicks off at 1:30 p.m. is hosted by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> The second (which starts at 2:30 p.m.) is from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TAMKO Building Products</a> and the last demo of the day is at 3:30 p.m. and features <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a>.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> closing out the Monday schedule is the Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CertainTeed</a>, this is a great chance to test your trivia knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition.</li>
</ul>

<h3 dir="ltr">Tuesday, September 29, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">But wait, there&rsquo;s more! Hit the ground running on Tuesday with breakfast and table talks with the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Women in Roofing</a> team at 7 a.m. (please note, additional registration of $55 required for this event). After breakfast, it&rsquo;s time to jump straight back into education sessions! Some of our must-attends for Tuesday include:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Roundtable:</strong> hosted by the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee and led by Rachel Garcia of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, this session is all about building multi-generational teams.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>State of the Industry:</strong> Trent Cotney is back for another session, this time exploring the legal perspective of what&rsquo;s going on the industry.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Mental Health and Addiction in the Roofing Workplace:</strong> Paul Reed of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roofers in Recovery</a> takes the helm during this session about how contractors can better support the mental health of their crews.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Cost of Disconnection:</strong> for this Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monica Vornbrock</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the GLO Group</a> dives into how post-sale breakdowns are costing contractors customer trust and revenue.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Designing Durable Cold-Climate Roofs:</strong> in this session, Mindy Dahlquist of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TRA Snow and Sun</a> explores the role of snow retention in designing roofs in cold climates.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Escaping Reactive Service:</strong> the last session on our shortlist is <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Service First Solutions</a>) talk about creating predictable business growth through service offerings.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">And just like on Monday, there are two options for lunchtime learning and some can&rsquo;t miss events:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> Imelda Perez of CertainTeed will be hosting Tuesday&rsquo;s Spanish-language luncheon. The other lunch option will be in English and features motivational speaker Shereen Thor.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Sound stage:</strong> The RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; crew will be taking over the demonstration stage after lunch for an insightful conversation with WSRCA President Stan Robinson and incoming WSRCA President Ron Lloyd.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> and closing out the day is the much-anticipated shingling competition! Sponsored by Malarkey Roofing Products, this is a great opportunity to bring the community together and maybe even win some fun prizes!</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">These lists are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything going on at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo!</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>See the </strong><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>whole schedule</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>register to attend the 2026 show!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<h2>With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry&#39;s premier gathering for metal construction.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metalcon-1" rel="" target="_blank">METALCON</a>,&nbsp;the only event in the industry&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;solely&nbsp;to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around the corner!&nbsp;Produced by&nbsp;PSMJ Resources, Inc.,&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-construction-association-mca-2" rel="" target="_blank">Metal Construction Association</a>,&nbsp;this year&rsquo;s show will be hosted&nbsp;October 7-9,&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This show brings metal professionals from across the country, whether&nbsp;you are a contractor, fabricator, manufacturer, supplier, designer or distributor,&nbsp;together to evaluate innovative products on the expo floor, build&nbsp;powerful partnerships&nbsp;at events, learn about the&nbsp;future of the industry in education sessions and&nbsp;push&nbsp;the industry forward,&nbsp;together.&nbsp;Keep reading to learn a bit about what to expect from this year&rsquo;s show!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>METALCON 2026 education program&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Education&nbsp;has&nbsp;always&nbsp;been&nbsp;a cornerstone of the METALCON experience. For this year&rsquo;s show, the METALCON team has&nbsp;expanded their&nbsp;educational&nbsp;offerings! In addition to their traditional&nbsp;metal construction, architecture,&nbsp;engineering&nbsp;and manufacturing workshops and complimentary sessions, they have added&nbsp;four Spanish-language education sessions!&nbsp;</p>

<p>With industry-leading experts like&nbsp;Rob Haddock (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/s-5" rel="" target="_blank">S-5!</a>),&nbsp;Vincent Sagan (<a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/metal-building-manufacturers-association-mbma" rel="" target="_blank">Metal Building Manufacturers Association</a>),&nbsp;Kermit Baker (American Institute of Architects),&nbsp;Amparo Sancen (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing" rel="" target="_blank">Latinos En Roofing</a>),&nbsp;Renee Ramey&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mra-metal-roofing-alliance" rel="" target="_blank">Metal Roofing Alliance</a>),&nbsp;Stephen Bender (University of Florida College of Design Construction and Planning),&nbsp;Kyle Rea&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp" rel="" target="_blank">Adams&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reese</a>) and&nbsp;Ryan Dalgleish&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rainscreen-association-in-north-america-raina" rel="" target="_blank">RAiNA</a>), these sessions offer attendees a veritable wealth of information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please note: All education sessions, except workshops, are included with your registration. No sign-up is needed. Just arrive at your selected session at the scheduled time and location. Seating&nbsp;is first come, first served.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://metalcon26.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?" rel="" target="_blank">Browse the education offerings.</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>La guía del roofer para WRE 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/la-gua-del-roofer-para-wre-2026</link>
<description>la-gua-del-roofer-para-wre-2026</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<img src='/uploads/media/2026/07/wre-a-roofers-guide-to-wre-2026.png'
            alt='A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026'
            title='A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formar&aacute;n parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Mantenerse al d&iacute;a en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desaf&iacute;o. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez m&aacute;s intensas en el campo o lidiando con la escasez de mano de obra y materiales desde la oficina, contar con la informaci&oacute;n y las herramientas adecuadas es clave para seguir siendo competitivo. Afortunadamente, la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a> organiza cada a&ntilde;o el <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, un evento de dos d&iacute;as dise&ntilde;ado para ayudar a los profesionales del roofing a enfrentar estos retos y conocer las &uacute;ltimas tendencias de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Considerado uno de los principales eventos regionales de roofing e impermeabilizaci&oacute;n, el WRE ofrece una exposici&oacute;n comercial de dos d&iacute;as, m&aacute;s de 30 seminarios educativos, almuerzos especializados, la competencia The Roofing Games&trade;, torneos de golf y tiro deportivo (sporting clays), una subasta en vivo, demostraciones de productos y mucho m&aacute;s. <strong>Este a&ntilde;o, el evento se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 27 al 29 de septiembre de 2026 en el Paris Las Vegas, en Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h3>El coraz&oacute;n del evento&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Las principales actividades se desarrollar&aacute;n el lunes 28 y martes 29 de septiembre, con un programa que incluye 30 seminarios educativos, dos almuerzos especializados y un piso de exhibici&oacute;n con acceso gratuito para contratistas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/">seminarios</a> del WRE son una excelente oportunidad para fortalecer conocimientos tanto t&eacute;cnicos como empresariales. Especialistas de toda la industria compartir&aacute;n informaci&oacute;n sobre administraci&oacute;n de negocios, tendencias del mercado, innovaci&oacute;n y desarrollo t&eacute;cnico. Los asistentes tambi&eacute;n encontrar&aacute;n rostros conocidos de la familia de The Coffee Shops&trade;, entre ellos <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-mcs-influencer">John Kenney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a> y la presidenta de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, Heidi J. Ellsworth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WSRCA ha preparado dos almuerzos especialmente pensados para los asistentes. El primero ser&aacute; el lunes, de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m., patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. Durante esta sesi&oacute;n, Craig Brightup, de The Brightup Group, y Chad Collins, de NRCA, analizar&aacute;n las decisiones m&aacute;s recientes en Washington D.C. y c&oacute;mo podr&iacute;an afectar a la industria del roofing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El segundo almuerzo se realizar&aacute; el martes, tambi&eacute;n de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m., con el patrocinio de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>. En esta ocasi&oacute;n, los asistentes escuchar&aacute;n a la conferencista principal del WRE 2026, <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">Shereen Thor</a>, una comediante convertida en coach de liderazgo que ha trabajado con organizaciones como Google, Pandora, Slack, Safe Place for Youth y The Social Justice Learning Institute. Su conferencia ofrecer&aacute; herramientas &uacute;tiles tanto para empresarios como para profesionales en cualquier etapa de su carrera.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/WSRCA/2026/Public/EventMap.aspx?shMode=E">El piso de exhibici&oacute;n</a> estar&aacute; abierto el lunes y el martes. Esta ser&aacute; una excelente oportunidad para conocer las &uacute;ltimas innovaciones y tecnolog&iacute;as de la industria, ya que habr&aacute; demostraciones de productos cada hora. En ese mismo escenario de demostraciones tambi&eacute;n regresar&aacute;n los esperados <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-the-roofing-games/">Roofing Games</a> el martes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La exposici&oacute;n comercial tambi&eacute;n brinda la oportunidad de conversar con representantes de empresas l&iacute;deres de la industria. &iquest;La mejor parte? <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WRE2026_FTP.pdf">&iexcl;La entrada al piso de exhibici&oacute;n es GRATUITA para contratistas y roofers!</a> Estaremos en el booth 12, as&iacute; que no dejes de visitarnos para saludarnos. Adem&aacute;s, muchos de nuestros amigos de la industria tambi&eacute;n estar&aacute;n presentes, entre ellos <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/anchor-products">Anchor Products</a> (815), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/apoc">APOC</a> (609), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/bitec-inc">BITEC</a> (151), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/brava-roof-tile">Brava Roof Tile</a> (840), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Architectural Metals</a> (509), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/drexelmetals">Drexel Metals</a> (509), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/equipter-llc">Equipter</a> (826), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/integrity-insurance-bonding-inc">Integrity Insurance &amp; Bonding</a> (360), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/lakeside-fasteners">Lakeside Construction Fasteners</a> (154), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery">New Tech Machinery</a> (356), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/pabco-roofing-products">PABCO Roofing Products</a> (703), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rocket-equipment">Rocket Equipment</a> (638), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofscope-by-scope-technologies">RoofScope</a> (822), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sentry-building-innovations">Sentry Building Innovations</a> (150) and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/velux-commercial">VELUX</a> (361).&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Eventos adicionales y m&aacute;s&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Adem&aacute;s de las actividades principales de los dos d&iacute;as, habr&aacute; eventos adicionales tanto antes (domingo 27 de septiembre) como despu&eacute;s (mi&eacute;rcoles 30 de septiembre). <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory">Davis Memorial Foundation</a> organizar&aacute; dos torneos, uno de <a href="https://davis-sporting-clays.perfectgolfevent.com/">tiro deportivo (sporting clays)</a> y otro de <a href="https://davis-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/">golf</a>. Los fondos recaudados en estos eventos se destinar&aacute;n directamente al fondo de becas de <a href="http://www.davisfoundation.org/index.htm">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>. Gracias a este programa, m&aacute;s de 195 estudiantes de preparatoria, licenciatura y posgrado han recibido apoyo para continuar con sus estudios. Estos eventos cuentan con un registro y una cuota de participaci&oacute;n independientes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mi&eacute;rcoles 30 de septiembre, el <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)</a> llevar&aacute; a cabo una <a href="https://iibec.users.membersuite.com/events/b9e368ec-0078-cc61-290d-0b49716e2cfd/details">jornada especial de capacitaci&oacute;n</a> de 9:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. Este evento ayudar&aacute; a los asistentes a fortalecer sus conocimientos sobre la industria de la envolvente del edificio (building enclosure). El programa incluye dos cursos: uno sobre los fundamentos de los sistemas de techado y otro enfocado en las actualizaciones m&aacute;s importantes de los c&oacute;digos internacionales de construcci&oacute;n. El registro y la cuota para esta jornada de capacitaci&oacute;n son independientes del registro general del evento.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Reg&iacute;strate y asegura tu lugar&nbsp;</h3>

<p><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">El registro para el WRE 2026 ya est&aacute; abierto</a>. Puedes registrarte en l&iacute;nea. El evento se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 27 al 29 de septiembre de 2026 en el Paris Las Vegas, en Las Vegas, Nevada. Al celebrarse en el Paris Las Vegas, existen diversas opciones de hospedaje cercanas. WSRCA ha <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/SPWSR61">negociado tarifas preferenciales</a> en el Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood y Horseshoe Hotel, con habitaciones disponibles desde $91 d&oacute;lares por noche.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&iquest;No est&aacute;s seguro de que el costo del registro se ajuste a tu presupuesto? RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, en colaboraci&oacute;n con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a>, llevar&aacute; a cinco profesionales al evento sin costo. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">Al participar en nuestro concurso</a>, tendr&aacute;s la oportunidad de ganar un pase con acceso a la exposici&oacute;n comercial, el almuerzo anual, el contenido en espa&ntilde;ol, las sesiones educativas y el almuerzo legislativo.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/"><strong>&iexcl;Conoce m&aacute;s sobre el WRE 2026!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>¡Gana tu pase para la Western Roofing Expo 2026!</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/gana-tu-pase-para-la-western-roofing-expo-2026</link>
<description>gana-tu-pase-para-la-western-roofing-expo-2026</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2026/07/western-colloid-win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo-2.png'
            alt='Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo'
            title='Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo'
            class=''
            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Participa para tener la oportunidad de acceder a sesiones educativas de primer nivel, eventos para establecer contactos, almuerzos y una de las exposiciones comerciales m&aacute;s importantes de la industria.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; se ha unido a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> para enviar a cinco profesionales a la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>. Reconocida como uno de los principales eventos regionales de techado e impermeabilizaci&oacute;n en Estados Unidos, la WRE es una exposici&oacute;n organizada por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>. El evento se llevar&aacute; a cabo <strong>del 27 al 29 de septiembre</strong> en el hotel Paris Las Vegas y contar&aacute; con educaci&oacute;n, oportunidades para establecer contactos y mucho m&aacute;s.</p>

<p>Los cinco (5) afortunados ganadores de nuestro concurso recibir&aacute;n un paquete con valor de $500.00 para asistir al evento (viaje y hospedaje no incluidos). Este paquete incluye acceso a:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Sesiones de Western Roofing en espa&ntilde;ol:</strong> &iexcl;Este a&ntilde;o, el evento contar&aacute; con cuatro seminarios y dos sesiones de almuerzo y aprendizaje <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-spanish/">impartidas en espa&ntilde;ol</a>! Los temas van desde c&oacute;mo contratar al equipo de techado adecuado hasta c&oacute;mo maximizar las reclamaciones de seguros comerciales. Adem&aacute;s, la incre&iacute;ble lista de presentadores incluye a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a> e Imelda Perez de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Sesiones educativas:</strong> En cuanto a las sesiones educativas en ingl&eacute;s, el evento de este a&ntilde;o contar&aacute; con cuatro bloques diferentes.&nbsp;
	<ul>
		<li>El primer bloque (de 8:45 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. el lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026) contar&aacute; con una variedad de presentadores, incluida Heidi J. Ellsworth de The Coffee Shops&trade;.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Entre los aspectos destacados del segundo bloque (de 10:15 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. el lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026) se encuentran la sesi&oacute;n sobre estimaciones de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting</a> y la clase sobre mitigaci&oacute;n de riesgos de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>En el tercer bloque (de 8:45 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. el martes 29 de septiembre de 2026), no querr&aacute;s perderte la mesa redonda sobre techado del Comit&eacute; de J&oacute;venes Profesionales de Roofing de WSRCA, dirigida por Rachel Garcia de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, as&iacute; como la charla sobre salud mental de Paul Reed de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Y en el cuarto bloque (de 10:15 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. el martes 29 de septiembre de 2026), nuestros amigos Mindy Dahlquist (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>), Brian Chamberlain (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Construction Materials</a>) y <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>) presentar&aacute;n sesiones informativas y din&aacute;micas.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Piso de exhibici&oacute;n:</strong> Como siempre, el piso de exhibici&oacute;n promete ser una gran oportunidad para conocer las &uacute;ltimas innovaciones y las tecnolog&iacute;as m&aacute;s recientes de la industria, con demostraciones de productos cada hora. Y, como ya es tradici&oacute;n, los profesionales del techado podr&aacute;n recorrer el piso de exhibici&oacute;n de manera gratuita, lo que lo convierte en una oportunidad inigualable para conectar con otros profesionales de la industria.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Almuerzo legislativo:</strong> El primero de los dos almuerzos que se llevar&aacute;n a cabo durante el evento de este a&ntilde;o estar&aacute; a cargo de Craig Brightup de The Brightup Group y Chad Collins de la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. Durante esta sesi&oacute;n se analizar&aacute;n cambios y acontecimientos importantes que est&aacute;n ocurriendo en Washington, D.C., y que tienen un impacto en la industria del techado.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Almuerzo anual:</strong> En cuanto al segundo almuerzo, esta ser&aacute; tu oportunidad de escuchar a la <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">conferencista principal de WRE 2026, Shereen Thor</a>. Shereen es una comediante que se convirti&oacute; en coach profesional, y su conferencia ser&aacute; un gran recurso para profesionales y due&ntilde;os de negocios en cualquier etapa de sus carreras.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>&iquest;Quieres tener la oportunidad de ganar acceso a todo esto e impulsar tu negocio en WRE 2026? <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">&iexcl;Participa en el concurso Spin to Win de RoofersCoffeeShop y Western Colloid!</a> El concurso cerrar&aacute; el 22 de agosto de 2026 y los ganadores se anunciar&aacute;n en vivo durante el <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLFYxy-ujIa40E6T_cOgRT0">episodio de Weekly Blend</a> del 24 de agosto de 2026.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo</link>
<description>win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2026/07/western-colloid-win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo-2.png'
            alt='Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo'
            title='Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo'
            class=''
            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Enter for an opportunity to access top-tier educational sessions, networking events, luncheons and an industry-leading trade show floor.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; is partnering with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> to send five professionals to the 2026 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>! Known as the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the United States, WRE is a trade show hosted by the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>. The show, which runs <strong>September 27-29</strong> at the Paris Las Vegas, features education, networking and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five (5) lucky winners of our contest will be given an all-inclusive package ($500.00 value, travel and hotel not included) to the show. This package includes access to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Western Roofing en Espa&ntilde;ol sessions:</strong> This year&rsquo;s show will have four seminars and two lunch-and-learn sessions <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-spanish/">taught in Spanish</a>! Topics range from hiring the right roofing team to maximizing commercial claims. And the incredible speaker list includes <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a> of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">GLO Group</a> and Imelda Perez from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Educational sessions:</strong> As for the English-language education sessions, this year&rsquo;s show boasts four different blocks of session.&nbsp;&nbsp;
	<ul>
		<li>The first block (8:45 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026) will feature a variety of speakers including The Coffee Shops&trade;&rsquo; own Heidi J. Ellsworth!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Some highlights of block two (10:15 a.m. &ndash; 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026) include <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting</a>&rsquo;s estimating session and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>&rsquo;s risk mitigation class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>In block three (8:45 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026), you&rsquo;ll want to make sure to catch the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee&rsquo;s roofing roundtable, led by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>&rsquo; Rachel Garcia as well as Paul Reed of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>&rsquo;s mental health talk.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>And in block four (10:15 a.m. &ndash; 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026), our friends Mindy Dahlquist (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>), Brian Chamberlain (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Construction Materials</a>) and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>) will all be hosting informative and engaging sessions.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Trade show floor:</strong> As always, the trade show floor promises to be a great opportunity to see the latest innovations and newest technology in the industry as product demos will be hosted on the hour. And, per tradition, roofers will walk free on the show floor &ndash; making it an unmatched opportunity for peer-to-peer networking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Legislative luncheon:</strong> The first of the two luncheons that will be held at this year&rsquo;s show, the legislative luncheon will be hosted by Craig Brightup, The Brightup Group, and Chad Collins, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. It will dive into key changes and developments happening in Washington, D.C. that relate to roofing.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Annual luncheon:</strong> As for the second luncheon, this is your opportunity to hear from the WRE 2026 <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">keynote speaker &ndash; Shereen Thor</a>. Shereen is a comedian turned coach whose keynote will be a great resource to professionals and business owners in all parts of their careers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Want a chance to win access to all that and boost your business at WRE 2026? <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">Enter the RoofersCoffeeShop and Western Colloid <em>Spin to Win</em> contest!</a> The contest will close August 22, 2026, and announced live on the August 24, 2026 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLFYxy-ujIa40E6T_cOgRT0">Weekly Blend episode</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/a-roofers-guide-to-wre-2026</link>
<description>a-roofers-guide-to-wre-2026</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Learn about all the events, seminars and exhibitors that will be at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Navigating today&rsquo;s roofing industry can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you&rsquo;re facing more extreme storms in the field or juggling labor issues and material shortages in the office, it can be hard to stay up to date with the information and tools you need to succeed. Luckily, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a> hosts a two-day event designed to help professionals handle all those issues and more &ndash; <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This premier regional roofing and waterproofing event boasts a two-day trade show, over two dozen education seminars, multiple engaging luncheons, The Roofing Games&trade; shingling competition, golf and sporting clays tournaments, a live auction, product demonstrations and more! Keep reading to learn about what to expect from this year&rsquo;s show, which <strong>will be held September 27-29, 2026</strong> <strong>at the Paris Las Vegas</strong>!&nbsp;</p>

<h3>The core of the show&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The core of the show occurs on Monday (9/28) and Tuesday (9/29) with 30 seminars planned, two luncheons organized and a trade show floor that is free for contractors to attend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/">seminars</a> at WRE are a great way to upgrade your skills! Experts from across the industry will be teaching about everything from business management to technical developments. And if you&rsquo;re a part of The Coffee Shops&trade; family, there will be a lot of familiar faces like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-mcs-influencer">John Kenney</a> from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a> and our very own president, Heidi J. Ellsworth!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the luncheons, WSRCA has organized two invaluable luncheons for WRE attendees. The first will be hosted on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is presented by the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. Craig Brightup, The Brightup Group, and Chad Collins, NRCA, will take this opportunity to talk to attendees about the key developments in Washington D.C. that are impacting the roofing industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second luncheon will run at the same time (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) on Tuesday and is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>. This luncheon gives attendees an opportunity to hear from the WRE 2026 <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">keynote speaker &ndash; Shereen Thor</a>. Shereen is a comedian turned coach who has worked with organizations like Google, Pandora, Slack, Safe Place For Youth and The Social Justice Learning Institute. Her keynote will be a great resource to professionals and business owners in all parts of their careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>And last but not least, the <a href="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/WSRCA/2026/Public/EventMap.aspx?shMode=E">trade show floor</a> will be open both Monday and Tuesday. This is a great opportunity to see the latest innovations and newest technology in the industry as product demos will be hosted on the hour. At that same demo stage there will also be the return of the much-anticipated <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-the-roofing-games/">Roofing Games</a> on Tuesday!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trade show is a great opportunity to talk to representatives of leading companies around the industry. And the best part? The exhibit floor is <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WRE2026_FTP.pdf">FREE for contractors and roofers to attend</a>! We&rsquo;ll be in booth 12, so make sure to stop by and say hi, and we have countless industry friends who will be around the floor, such as <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/anchor-products">Anchor Products</a> (815), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/apoc">APOC</a> (609), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/bitec-inc">BITEC</a> (151), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/brava-roof-tile">Brava Roof Tile</a> (840), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Architectural Metals</a> (509), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/drexelmetals">Drexel Metals</a> (509), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/equipter-llc">Equipter</a> (826), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/integrity-insurance-bonding-inc">Integrity Insurance &amp; Bonding</a> (360), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/lakeside-fasteners">Lakeside Construction Fasteners</a> (154), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/new-tech-machinery">New Tech Machinery</a> (356), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/pabco-roofing-products">PABCO Roofing Products</a> (703), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rocket-equipment">Rocket Equipment</a> (638), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofscope-by-scope-technologies">RoofScope</a> (822), <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sentry-building-innovations">Sentry Building Innovations</a> (150) and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/velux-commercial">VELUX</a> (361).&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Additional events and more&nbsp;</h3>

<p>In addition to the core two days, there are extra events both before (Sunday, 9/27) and after (Wednesday, 9/30). On Sunday, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory">Davis Memorial Foundation</a> will host two tournaments, one <a href="https://davis-sporting-clays.perfectgolfevent.com/">sporting clays tournament</a> and one <a href="https://davis-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/">golf tournament</a>. The proceeds from these events go directly to the <a href="http://www.davisfoundation.org/index.htm">Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund</a>. The scholarships from this fund have helped more than 195 aspiring high school, undergraduate and graduate students pursue their dreams. These events have their own registration and their own fees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And on that Wednesday, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants</a> will host a <a href="https://iibec.users.membersuite.com/events/b9e368ec-0078-cc61-290d-0b49716e2cfd/details">special education day</a>. This event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will elevate attendees&rsquo; expertise in the building enclosure industry. It features two courses, one about the fundamentals of roof assemblies and the other highlighting key updates to international codes. The registration and fees for this education day are separate from general registration.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Get registered and reserved&nbsp;</h3>

<p><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">Registration for the 2026 WRE is now open</a>! You can register online, again the show will be held at the Paris in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 27-29, 2026. Being at the Paris, there are many options for hotels nearby. WSRCA has worked specifically with the Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood and Horseshoe Hotel to get <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/SPWSR61">discounted room blocks</a> that start as low as $91.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not sure if you can make the registration fee work in your budget? RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; is partnering with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> to send five professionals to the show for free! <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">By entering our contest</a>, you get the chance to win an all-inclusive pass to the show, which gives you access to the trade show, annual luncheon, en Espa&ntilde;ol content, educational sessions and the legislative luncheon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/"><strong>Learn more about the 2026 WRE show!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>La educación es la clave para escalar en la industria de roofing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/la-educacin-es-la-clave-para-escalar-en-la-industria-de-roofing</link>
<description>la-educacin-es-la-clave-para-escalar-en-la-industria-de-roofing</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<img src='/uploads/media/2026/05/icp-en-espanol-la-educacin-es-la-clave-para-escalar-en-la-industria-de-roofing.png'
            alt='La educación es la clave para escalar en la industria de roofing'
            title='La educación es la clave para escalar en la industria de roofing'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Jessica Bravo.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Lee este art&iacute;culo para aprender la importancia de la educaci&oacute;n continua como due&ntilde;o de negocio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/capacitacion-para-el-crecimiento-el-uso-de-la-educacion-para-escalar">En esta edici&oacute;n de Coffee Conversations&reg;, patrocinada por APOC</a>, Jessica Bravo conversa con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/jaqueline-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Jaqueline Sancen</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/zZFvXi7TXnk?si=JUJ0QmbBhM9OnL2W">Diana Barriga</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/conexion-hispana-elevating-latina-voices">National Women in Roofing Conexi&oacute;n Hispana</a> y Gustavo y Sherly Zuniiga de Universal Remodel Inc sobre c&oacute;mo los contratistas de techado pueden escalar sus negocios a trav&eacute;s de la capacitaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaqueline y Diana mencionan que, de haber contado con estas herramientas, no habr&iacute;an enfrentado tantas dificultades ni tenido que superar tantos desaf&iacute;os en la industria. Por su parte, Gustavo y Sherly explican que su negocio es un ejemplo de c&oacute;mo una empresa se beneficia al aprovechar estos recursos. Como dice Gustavo,&ldquo;Si no fuera por Latinos En Roofing, yo no tendr&iacute;a compa&ntilde;&iacute;a. Todo el crecimiento que hemos tenido ha sido gracias a la educaci&oacute;n&hellip; no es una clase cualquiera, te dan herramientas para hacer crecer tu negocio.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaqueline, encargada de desarrollar materiales de capacitaci&oacute;n para Latinos En Roofing University, afirma, &ldquo;La educaci&oacute;n es fundamental si quieres crecer&hellip; tienes que empezar a delegar y enfocarte en lo que realmente es importante.&rdquo; Tambi&eacute;n explica que un due&ntilde;o de negocio puede tomarse uno o dos d&iacute;as para capacitarse y su empresa seguir&aacute; funcionando. &ldquo;Con algo que te lleves y lo apliques correctamente&hellip; eso ser&aacute; la llave para seguir creciendo.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Diana habla de c&oacute;mo se ha convertido en l&iacute;der dentro de la industria, &ldquo;Cambiar de la mentalidad de &lsquo;yo lo puedo todo&rsquo; a construir una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a s&oacute;lida fue un cambio radical. Nadie nos ense&ntilde;a a ser l&iacute;deres&hellip; estamos enfocados en sobrevivir, pero la capacitaci&oacute;n es lo que te saca de ese ciclo.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/capacitacion-para-el-crecimiento-el-uso-de-la-educacion-para-escalar"><strong>Escucha esta edici&oacute;n especial de Coffee Conversations&reg; y descubre la importancia de la educaci&oacute;n, incluso como due&ntilde;o de negocio.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>CRA show drives record turnout and industry momentum</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/cra-show-drives-record-turnout-and-industry-momentum</link>
<description>cra-show-drives-record-turnout-and-industry-momentum</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Learn how the event delivered strong networking, education and business opportunities for roofing professionals.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/colorado-roofing-association-cra-2">Colorado Roofing Association (CRA)</a> show reinforced its position as a cornerstone regional event, bringing together contractors, manufacturers and industry organizations for one of its largest gatherings to date. This year&rsquo;s show was defined by record attendance, an expanded trade floor and a steady pace of meaningful connections that translated into real business opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That growth was immediately evident to attendees. The Coffee Shops&trade; (TCS) Multimedia Producer Zane Deluccie described the event as the biggest CRA show yet, emphasizing the value of reconnecting with industry partners such as <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow &amp; Sun</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a>. Even outdoor exhibits drew attention, with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rocket-equipment">Rocket Equipment</a>&rsquo;s Trash Rocket standing out despite temperatures dropping below 40 degrees. Throughout the event, Zane noted, &ldquo;We met plenty of great contractors who were interested in what we stood to offer. Our floor team talked to a number of existing clients and our booth wrangled a series of leads.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scale of the show also shaped the experience on the floor. TCS Podcast Producer Adam Cabrera said, &ldquo;It turned out to be much larger than I expected going in. There were a ton of exhibitors and the show had great turn out.&rdquo; With a large number of exhibitors spread across multiple warehouse spaces the layout created continuous foot traffic, giving the team opportunities to introduce TCS to new audiences while building interest among contractors who were previously unfamiliar with the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For TCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, the event&rsquo;s momentum was most visible in both participation and energy. &ldquo;It was the biggest year attendance wise that I&#39;ve been to with about 2000 people in attendance,&rdquo; as Megan described an environment that remained active from start to finish where she conducted interviews with companies including <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/flashco">FlashCo</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/brava-roof-tile">Brava Roof Tile</a>, TRA Snow &amp; Sun, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/owens-corning">Owens Corning&reg;</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, along with organizations such as <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/duro-last">Duro-Last&reg;</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>. Her conversation with Amparo from Latinos En Roofing, attending for the first time, highlighted the growing influence of the Colorado market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Megan also supported the NWIR Denver/Northern Colorado chapter booth, which saw steady traffic and new member signups throughout the event. Alongside well-attended educational sessions and upcoming programming, including a March 18 Lunch and Learn, the show reflected continued growth and opportunity across the Colorado roofing industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/colorado-roofing-association-cra-2"><strong>Learn more about how the CRA show is driving industry growth through connections, education and new business opportunities!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Don’t miss the 2026 RCAW Tradeshow!</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/dont-miss-the-2026-rcaw-tradeshow</link>
<description>dont-miss-the-2026-rcaw-tradeshow</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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            title='Don’t miss the 2026 RCAW Tradeshow!'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Learn, compete and connect at Washington State&rsquo;s premier roofing event.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-contractors-association-washington-rcaw">Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW)</a> is hosting their annual regional tradeshow on March 13, 2026, at the <a href="https://muckleshootcasino.com/">Muckleshoot Casino &amp; Resort</a>! This one-day event (running 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) is the best roofing-specific tradeshow in Washington state, boasting national sponsors like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/pabco-roofing-products">PABCO Roofing Products</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you and your crew want to stay ahead of the competition this roofing season, you won&rsquo;t want to miss this day of education, networking and fun!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Learn alongside your peers&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Industry experts and leaders will be at the show sharing insights into crucial topics like safety, marketing, business growth and legal compliance. Here are some of the sessions that will be available:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Building your brand (9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.):</strong> This course will take attendees through strategies for strengthening their reputation and brand in the competitive roofing market. Ultimately, the skills learned here will help contractors build trust with customers, communicate their value and build long-term growth.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Insurance supplementing (10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.):</strong> Taught by <a href="https://www.prodigyestimating.com/work-with-prodigy">Stephen Rollins of Prodigy Estimating &amp; Consulting</a>, this session takes attendees through the best practices and common pitfalls of identifying, documenting and submitting supplements for claim payments.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Implementing a sales system (10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.):</strong> Learn from Grosso University&rsquo;s Wendy Harmeyer in this course all about building a strong sales system in your roofing business! Attendees will walk away with actionable steps for implementing the One Call Close Grosso Selling System in their businesses and unlocking increased close rates, improved customer trust and maximized profitability.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>KOS vs. retro refunds (11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.):</strong> In this session, <a href="https://stopclaims.com/">Stop Claims Corp.</a> breaks down the two main workers&rsquo; compensation options in Washington state (kept on salary and retro refunds). Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these options operate and what to consider when choosing your business&rsquo; approach.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>And for Spanish-speaking contractors, RCAW has organized a schedule of Spanish-language sessions! These include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Competent person fall protection (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.):</strong> In this Spanish-language course, <a href="https://www.shieldofarmorsafety.com/">Shield of Armor Safety</a> will walk through &ldquo;the proper use of personal fall arrest/restraint systems in order to safely perform work in elevated areas.&rdquo; This includes standards and recommendations such as OSHA, WAC 296-880 Unified Fall Protection Standard, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Smart tax strategies (9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.):</strong> This session is designed for contractors and business owners who want to learn how to improve their financial structure. Attendees will learn practical tax strategies that will help them maximize profits and avoid costly mistakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Insurance process (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.):</strong> In this session, <a href="https://latinosenroofing.net/">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a> will share insights into the key steps of insurance claims and how to navigate the process more effectively. This is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of insurance on a whole.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h3>Explore the expo floor&nbsp;</h3>

<p>And between your education sessions, make sure to check out the expo! This year&rsquo;s show will feature more than 40 booths full of the greatest and latest in roofing products and tools. Further, RCAW is running a fun competition where exhibitors will be competing for the titles of &ldquo;Most Interactive&rdquo; and &ldquo;Most Attended&rdquo; booths! So you can look forward to fun games and activities at each booth, such as spin-the-wheel, trivia, or cornhole!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Coffee Shops&trade; crew will be there too (booth #102), so make sure to stop by and say hi!&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Join in some friendly competition&nbsp;</h3>

<p>This year&rsquo;s show also sees the return of the popular Fastest Shingle Competition! Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, this competition is a great showcase of the skill and workmanship of PNW contractors. Not only does a win come with bragging rights, but there are also monetary prizes ($500 &ndash; 1st place, $250 &ndash; 2nd place, $100 &ndash; 3rd place), a trophy engraving and recognition in RCAW&rsquo;s social, print and digital marketing!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whether you&rsquo;re competing or cheering someone on, you don&rsquo;t want to miss out of the fun (Note: You must register ahead of time to compete).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rcaw.com/events/#!event/2026/3/13/rcaw-pnw-regional-tradeshow-2026"><strong>Don&rsquo;t miss out on RCAW 2026! Register today for your chance to learn, compete and connect at Washington state&rsquo;s premier roofing event!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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