North America's largest roofing and exteriors event returns in February with 700+ exhibitors signed on, NFL leadership Keynote and industry’s most prestigious awards

The International Roofing Expo (IRE), North America’s largest roofing and exteriors event, returns to Las Vegas, February 16-18, 2027, bringing together thousands of residential and commercial contractors, remodelers, builders, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers actively seeking the latest products, technologies and business solutions that are reshaping the industry.

For three power-packed days, decision-makers from around the world will converge to discover cutting-edge innovations and forge connections that drive business growth. With technological advancements and surging urban construction activity fueling unprecedented market expansion, IRE 2027 is the must-attend event for professionals determined to stay ahead of industry transformation.

What to expect at IRE 2027

This year's expo delivers an unmatched experience with expanded products, education and networking:

• 700+ exhibitors showcasing thousands of industry-leading and new products across every category, shingles, single-ply roofing, coatings, caulks and sealants, gutters and roof drains, bitumen/asphalt, solar, windows, siding and more.
• 60+ expert-led sessions organized into nine specialized tracks: General Business, Leadership, Legal/HR, Money Matters, Sales/Service, Sustainable Building, Technical, Exteriors and Workplace Safety.
• A dedicated Latino Track (en Español) recognizes the vital contribution of Spanish-speaking professionals who comprise approximately 30% of the roofing workforce.
• New workforce development hub, a dedicated education hub on the show floor designed to cultivate the next generation of roofing professionals and address critical industry workforce challenges.
• New for 2027, IRE is taking the experience outdoors. This brand-new activation area will come alive with hands-on product demos, interactive brand experiences, entertainment, food trucks and opportunities to connect. It will be a new destination to discover, engage, recharge and experience the roofing industry in action.
• Live, hands-on learning with show floor education centers, real-world job site demonstrations featuring metal roofing, roof details, single-ply roofing and home improvement techniques presented by top industry experts.
• General session: Tackle Your Biggest Challenge Head-On: Workforce Development remains the roofing industry's most critical challenge, and IRE 2027's General Session will deliver the playbook to solve it. Eric Boles, leadership authority and former NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, reveals how to maximize your most valuable asset: your people. Drawing from elite sports and corporate experience, Boles shares actionable strategies to attract next-gen talent, bridge generational gaps, retain peak performers and build intentional cultures that drive commitment and success. Attendees will leave with a definitive playbook to transform the workplace into a destination for elite talent.
• Qualifying competition for the world championship for young roofers: A prestigious international competition with a 60-year history is coming to IRE. The Team USA Qualifying Competition will take place on the show floor at the International Roofing Expo. Two-person teams will compete in one of the selected disciplines. Winners of the competition at IRE will represent Team USA at the International Federation of the Roofing Trade’s World Championship for Young Roofers in Budapest, Hungary, in November 2027.

Innovative Product Showcase and Awards (IPSA)

The International Roofing Expo® Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program (IPSA) recognizes the standout products and solutions revolutionizing today's marketplace. A distinguished panel of industry judges evaluates entries across these categories:

• Business Software and Technology Products
• Coatings, Caulks and Sealants
• Gutters and Roof Drains
• Roofing Products (Including Single Ply, Metal Panels, Shingles, Synthetic Roofing & Flashing)
• Safety and Fall Protection
• Siding and Insulation
• Solar Panels and Products
• Tools, Equipment and Machinery
• Waterproofing, Flashing, Vapor Barriers, Underlayments and Insulation
• Windows, Doors, Skylight and Roof Windows

Attendees can discover which innovations are setting new industry standards.

What Industry Leaders Are Saying

"This year's IRE will bring even more opportunities to discover new products and technologies, experience expanded show-floor features and live demonstrations and make meaningful connections with the people driving our industry forward,” shares Rich Russo, Show Director, International Roofing Expo. “We have been working hard to create new experiences throughout the event, and we cannot wait for attendees to see what is in store. Whether you have been coming to IRE for years or you are joining us for the first time, there will be more to see, learn and experience than ever before."

"IRE provided me with the opportunity to network with existing partners and develop new key relationships for years to come. It gave me the ability to learn current market trends and witness new cutting-edge products all in one place."

— Troy Wormley, W.B.R. Roofing, Inc.

Some of the exhibiting companies signed on

World-leading companies in roofing and exteriors will present the latest innovations in the Expo Hall. Companies include GAF, QXO, ABC Supply, Carlisle, SRS Distribution, Sika, CertainTeed LLC, ContractorHUB, EverPro, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Amrize, Owens Corning, Kingspan and Johns Manville and hundreds more.

Beyond the show floor: Connect, compete, celebrate

IRE 2027 extends far beyond the exhibition hall with exclusive events designed to build lasting relationships and celebrate industry excellence:

Community service Day: Give back to the Las Vegas community alongside fellow professionals by revitalizing local homes and making a tangible difference.

Welcome Party: Kick off the expo connecting with industry peers in a relaxed, energizing atmosphere.

Tomorrow's roofing leaders compete today: The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. Watch the next generation demonstrate their roofing knowledge, master project planning and excelling under pressure at this annual signature event.

NRCA Industry Awards and Reception: Celebrate excellence as the industry honors the distinguished winners of its most prestigious awards.

Registration now open

Secure your spot at North America's largest roofing and exteriors event. Register today at www.theroofingexpo.com.

The Official Show Sponsor of the International Roofing Expo is the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

About International Roofing Expo

The International Roofing Expo is the premier event for both the commercial and residential roofing and exterior construction industries. The IRE brings the professional community together to help them stay current on trending knowledge and to see the largest selection of products and services. The event helps professionals improve their business through education, exhibitions and networking. The International Roofing Expo is owned and operated by Informa Markets. The official show sponsor is NRCA and the official show publication is Roofing Contractor. For more information, please visit www.theroofingexpo.com.

By Emma Peterson.

Get ready for the largest roofing contractor conference in Texas!

The 2026 annual Texas Roofing Conference is coming up at the end of October (10/21/26-10/23/26 to be precise). This conference is organized by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and provides attendees with the opportunity to attend cutting-edge educational sessions, explore a two-day expo featuring the latest roofing products and network at a variety of fun events!

Experience incredible education

This year’s show boasts a variety of industry-leading speakers for its education program. Whether you’re a commercial contractor or residential roofer, attending these courses is a sure-fire way to find new ideas to build your business!

Here’s a few sessions The Coffee Shops® has bookmarked:

• The 5 Revenue Drivers Behind High-Performing Roofing Service Division: This session will be taught by Chad Westbrook of Service Alignment on Thursday, October 22. In the session, Chad will explain how contractors can “turn service work into dependable, profitable revenue.”
• OSHA Defense Mastery: also on October 22, this session will be taught by the incredible Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. During the 50-minute session, Trent will cover a practical roadmap for handling OSHA inspections. This is the perfect sessions for those wanting “a better understanding of how to reduce exposure before an incident occurs and how to respond if OSHA knocks.”
• NRCA update on roofing industry technical issues: in this session, the National Roofing Contractors Association’s Mark Graham will give attendees an update on building code changes, FM guideline revisions and other technical details that “change how roofing contractors design, bid and install roof systems.”
• Leadership, Performance, Teamwork, Resilience and Accountability: This session is actually the keynote of the 2026 show! It is taught by Clint Bruce, who is a former NFL linebacker, a Navy SEAL veteran and business founder. His presentation will draw on his experiences and focus on the role of leadership, performance, teamwork, resilience and accountability in success.

See the full schedule of sessions!

Explore innovations on the expo floor

The expo floor (which will be open 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on 10/22 and 10 a.m - 2 p.m. on 10/23) will host more than 150 manufacturers, suppliers, software and service providers such as ABC Supply, QXO, Polyglass, Tamko, Malarkey Roofing Products, Owens Corning, MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams, SRS Distribution, GAF, READYSLATE, JobNimbus, Eagleview and Johns Manville! Each exhibitor booth will showcase the newest, more innovative products and services in the roofing material and technology market.

There are also some fun prize opportunities! On October 22, door prize drawings will kick off at 2 p.m. (you must be present to win). As for October 23, there will be a $5,000 RCAT Raffle Winner drawing at 1:30 p.m.!

Attend events and make connections

And if the education opportunities and expo weren’t enough to keep you busy, RCAT has also planned a few special events during the 2025 Texas Roofing Conference:

• RCAT Annual Golf Tournament: hosted at the Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, Texas 76051), this is your opportunity for some friendly competition! Players must register an advance.
• Welcome Reception: kick off the show by attending the welcome reception at the Gaylord Texan Mission Plaza. This event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to all fully registered conference attendees and exhibitors.
• Awards Luncheon: take a break from attending education sessions and exploring the expo floor with RCAT’s Annual Business Meeting & Awards Luncheon!

These are not just a great opportunity have some fun, but also to network with their peers and make connections with industry leaders that will last beyond the show!

The 2026 show will be hosted at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Make sure you have your tickets!

An experience that brought training, credentials and the passion for soccer to more than 240 Hispanic contractors across four U.S. cities.

Hispanic contractors know that building a legacy takes preparation, knowledge and a strong network behind you. That’s why CertainTeed and SRS joined forces to create Champions of Construction “Campeones de la Construcción”, a program designed to recognize, train, and bring Hispanic contractors together through two of their greatest passions: building and soccer.

The initiative combined professional training and credentialing with the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer tournament. Contractors were invited to spend the day gaining new skills and credentials, followed by a spectacular live watch party, where the venue was transformed into a soccer stadium. There, they could come together with fellow contractors to watch the games, enjoy stadium-like food and drinks, grab branded swag, network and take part in special activities.

To amplify the program and connect with the contractor community, the initiative featured Jason Jiménez, a well-known construction influencer, who invited contractors across different cities to take part in Campeones de la Construcción.

Leveraging the full tournament schedule, from opening day through the final match, Campeones de la Construcción traveled to four cities over five weeks: Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and Wayne, New Jersey, bringing the experience directly to our Latino contractor communities.

The results speak for themselves:

• More than 240 contractors participated in the experience.
• More than 180 credentials were earned.
• 4 cities took part in the program.
• 5 weeks of training, connection and celebration.

The experience created new opportunities for contractors while celebrating their talent and dedication.

“Events like these give Latino contractors the opportunity to earn credentials that strengthen their expertise and build greater trust with homeowners, while enjoying a great soccer match and connecting with others in the industry,” said Ana María Pulido, senior manager at CertainTeed.

For SRS, whose purpose is to redefine industry standards and become the preferred distribution partner for professional roofers, landscapers and pool contractors, supporting contractor growth means providing the tools, knowledge and solutions they need to move their businesses forward.

CertainTeed, meanwhile, is driven by a vision to transform the world into a better, more sustainable home through an ever-evolving range of innovative, resilient building solutions.

Campeones de la Construcción brought these missions to life through an experience where contractors could learn, connect and celebrate, all in one place. And this first tour was only the beginning. CertainTeed and SRS are committed to creating more opportunities for years to come!

To learn more about CertainTeed's Credentialed Contractor program, visit https://www.certainteed.com/for-professionals

About CertainTeed

With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed makes it easier than ever to create highperformance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home. 

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and wellbeing for its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.5 billion in sales in 2025

More than 162,000 employees, locations in 80 countries

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Por Jessica Bravo.  

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana a través de la educación y la comunidad.  

En un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Stephany Hernandez, de SRS Para Latinos, sobre el poder de la colaboración, la representación y el crecimiento de la comunidad latina en la industria del roofing. En el marco del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la conversación sirve como un recordatorio de cómo las organizaciones pueden unirse para crear más oportunidades para los profesionales hispanohablantes y fortalecer una industria impulsada por el trabajo y el liderazgo latino. 

Durante muchos años, el acceso a recursos, capacitación e información en español fue limitado. Fue precisamente esa necesidad la que impulsó iniciativas como SRS Para Latinos y RoofersCoffeeShop En Español, dos plataformas comprometidas con brindar educación, herramientas y oportunidades a los contratistas hispanohablantes. 

Como menciona Stephany, “Necesitamos usar todas las herramientas que tengamos a la mano para ofrecer lo mejor que podamos... la mejor educación, la mejor información a nuestros contratistas y RoofersCoffeeShop es esa plataforma que nosotros estamos utilizando al máximo para llegar al cliente”. 

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana también es una oportunidad para celebrar el liderazgo y la perseverancia que caracterizan a la comunidad latina. Muchos contratistas han construido empresas exitosas gracias al esfuerzo, la dedicación y el deseo de crear un mejor futuro para sus familias y empleados. 

Stephany también destacó que “el trabajo continúa porque todavía existen oportunidades para seguir creciendo, educando y conectando a más profesionales hispanohablantes con los recursos que necesitan para alcanzar el éxito”. 

Gracias a colaboraciones como esta, cada vez más contratistas tienen acceso a información relevante, oportunidades de networking y plataformas donde pueden compartir sus historias e inspirar a la próxima generación de líderes latinos en la industria del roofing. 

Aunque el Mes de la Herencia Hispana ofrece un momento especial para reconocer las contribuciones de la comunidad latina, el compromiso de apoyar a los contratistas hispanohablantes no se limita a una sola temporada. 

Escucha el episodio completo para conocer más sobre cómo esta alianza continúa celebrando, apoyando y elevando a la comunidad latina dentro de la industria del roofing.

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. 

Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment fields. He stopped by The Coffee Shops® for a recent episode of Contractor Outlook™, sponsored by SRS Distribution, to talk about the ways the industry has evolved and grown.  

The main thing that Paul has noticed recently is the restructuring of the supply side of the industry. He shared, “Think about Home Depot with SRS, GMS, QXO, Lowe's. There’s been a lot of major acquisitions in the supply sector.” And with a restructuring of this scale, the impact and effects will not only be felt by suppliers and distributors, but it will also be felt by contractors and manufacturers. Paul explained, “With distributors and suppliers consolidating at this scale, it has potentially significant downstream effects. And I think for contractors and firms, there's going to be a gap between those who are adjusting and those that are not.” 

What has created this consolidation dynamic in the industry? Paul points to technological advancements, adding, “The proliferation of AI and other technologies like eCommerce have really changed all industries, including ours. And I think that these suppliers have been able to implement these tools in a way that fosters growth and scaling that creates the consolidation we’re seeing.” 

In other words, technology’s continual development has enabled the restructuring of our supply chains, which subsequently changes how everyone in the building products sector conducts business. The best advice Paul has? Adapt with the change. He shared, “I think that competitiveness is going to be a really big pain point for those that aren’t adopting and changing.” 

Want to learn more? Listen to the episode or Watch the recording on YouTube!  

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how Woodchuck AI is helping contractors turn construction waste, like lumber products, into savings and renewable energy. 

In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™ sponsored by SRS Distribution Inc., Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Todd Thomas about how his company, Woodchuck AI, is helping contractors manage job site waste more efficiently. This is now the third year that Woodchuck has been operating. Their story starts back in Michigan with North Star Clean Energy, the state public utility renewable energy branch. Todd recalled, “North Star Clean Energy does solar farms, wind farms and bioenergy (burning biomass to generate electricity) facilities in the state of Michigan. And their goal is to get the state off petroleum products, which requires finding a large source of energy.” 

Looking at this issue, Todd and his team turned their gaze to what’s going to waste in our landfills and if there was a solution there. What they found was that in a single year, “the United States sent forty-two million tons of wood waste from construction sites to the landfill.” Not only is this a waste of a biomaterial that could be used to fuel our energy needs, it’s also expensive. Todd explained, “When we send things to landfills, we’re usually paying two dollars to bury one dollar's worth of material. That adds up. Across the entire United States we spent two billion dollars to bury one billion dollars worth of materials in landfills just last year.”  

And from there Woodchuck AI was born. Todd described how they fit into this story, sharing, “Woodchuck works with construction and manufacturing companies to divert their waste from landfills and instead convert it into biomass that can be used to generate renewable energy.” 

What does this look like on the job site? It looks like unique containers for each material, one for wood, one for plastic, one for cardboard and one for metal. From there, as a construction crew works in the field, they simply take a few extra moments to sort their debris as they go. Helping them is an AI-powered camera in each container, which alerts them when material is mixed up and put in the wrong place.  

Once the containers are filled, the Woodchuck team is able to take them to places, like North Star Clean Energy, that can use the materials to create more energy. The best part? Taking the time to sort doesn’t just help contractors feel better about their environmental impact, it also helps their bottom line. Todd explained:  

When you have all your debris and materials mixed together, it costs you money to have someone haul it away. But by sorting it and having us take it, you avoid those costs entirely... In general, our clients save 30%-40% by working with us! 

With this type of monetary savings, combined with the knowledge that you are helping build a more renewable, sustainable future, working with Woodchuck becomes a no brainer. 

Listen to the whole episode or Watch the recording to learn more!  

By Emma Peterson. 

Insights on the market trends, construction activity and opportunities driving today's commercial roofing landscape. 

In a new RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with a panel of experts from across the commercial roofing industry to discuss the current market state. 

Chad Burhrman, the VP of commercial roofing at SRS Distribution, opened the conversation with some of his current observations about the commercial roofing market, sharing, “To distill it down, I would say it’s healthy, but selective. And what I mean by that is some sectors are really strong, like re-roofing, but others are struggling more, like new construction.” 

This assessment, of an overall healthy market with some challenges facing it, was echoed by Vince Ellison, the president of the roof and paving consulting company Benchmark. In his own words, “I think there's reason for a lot of optimism, but there's also a little bit of tension as well... A lot of things seem to be on hold right now. We’ve followed up with a lot of clients, and they’ll tell us they’re waiting for something and are close but not quite there.”  

This concept of projects being on hold and the tension it is causing is something Dean Jagusch, owner and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based Wagner Roofing Company has experienced firsthand. He described it, saying:  

The first quarter for us was really hard. We had a real winter out here in the mid-Atlantic and everything slowed down and was put on hold. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t work... On the reroofing side we’ve seen continued activity and resilience, especially around critical infrastructure like senior living, higher education, etc. 

Chad Schreppel, the national director of sales at Versico Roofing Systems, closed out the conversation with some thoughts about the industry's struggles over the past few years, adding some additional context. “The way I would describe the commercial roofing space, in 2026 and beyond, is resilient... The last ‘normal’ year in roofing was probably in 2019 before COVID,” he explained. “It can feel really overwhelming looking at things like the inflation rising due to the conflict in the Middle East and the transportation challenges we’re facing, but I always remind people, we’re resilient. Our market is resilient.”  

Listen to the whole Coffee Conversation or Watch the recording of it on YouTube to hear more from this expert panel!  

Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. 

Desde el campo de golf hasta el piso de exhibición, la WRE 2026 ofrece a los profesionales del roofing innumerables oportunidades para aprender, conectar y hacer crecer sus negocios. 

¡Estamos a menos de dos meses de la Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! Este evento, que se llevará a cabo del domingo 27 de septiembre de 2026 al martes 29 de septiembre de 2026 en el Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino en Nevada, es el encuentro más importante de la Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s (WSRCA). Con una exposición comercial de dos días, más de 30 seminarios educativos, demostraciones de productos y una gran variedad de eventos especiales, este es el lugar ideal para estar este otoño. 

Para ayudarte a planear tu agenda durante la WRE, aquí te compartimos algunos de los eventos más destacados. 

Torneo de Golf Bob Porter 

La WRE dará inicio oficialmente el domingo 27 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m. con la fiesta de bienvenida. Sin embargo, antes del arranque el evento oficialmente, tendrás la oportunidad de salir al campo de golf a las 7:30 a.m. junto a tus colegas en él Davis Memorial Foundation Bob Porter Golf Tournament!  

Patrocinado por QXO, este torneo te permite disfrutar del recorrido de 18 hoyos del Revere Golf Club, de 7,143 yardas y par 72, mientras apoyas una buena causa. Todos los fondos recaudados benefician al Fondo de Becas de la Davis Memorial Foundation, que ofrece apoyo económico a estudiantes de preparatoria, licenciatura y posgrado vinculados con la industria del roofing. 

¿Te interesa poner a prueba tus habilidades en el campo de golf, convivir con colegas y apoyar una gran causa? Regístrate hoy mismo.

Torneo de Tiro al Plato 

Si el golf no es lo tuyo, pero buscas una forma divertida de convivir y apoyar a la  Davis Memorial Foundation antes del inicio oficial de la WRE, también podrás participar en el Sporting Clays Tournament que se realizará la mañana del domingo 27 de septiembre a partir de las 9:00 a.m.

El evento se llevará a cabo en el Pro Gun Club de Boulder City y también es patrocinado por QXO. Está diseñado tanto para principiantes como para expertos, ya que las estaciones cambian constantemente para ofrecer nuevos desafíos durante toda la competencia.

Al igual que el torneo de golf, todos los ingresos se destinarán al Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund, que ha ayudado a cientos de estudiantes relacionados con la industria del roofing a alcanzar sus metas educativas.

Inscríbete hoy mismo.

Almuerzo legislativo 

Durante el primer día completo de la WRE, la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ofrecerá un evento que no te puedes perder: un almuerzo legislativo. Esta será una excelente oportunidad para que los profesionales se mantengan al día sobre los desarrollos políticos y regulatorios que impactan a la industria del roofing.

El almuerzo se llevará a cabo de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. y contará con la participación de Craig Brightup (The Brightup Group) y Chad Collins (NRCA). Además de presentar un resumen anual de los acontecimientos más importantes del sector, durante el evento se anunciarán los nominados para la Junta Directiva de la WSRCA y se reconocerá a los beneficiarios de las Becas Davis Memorial 2026.

Si planeas asistir a la WRE, asegúrate de agregar este almuerzo al registrarte.

The Roofing Games™ 

Patrocinados por Malarkey Roofing Products®, The Roofing Games son la primera serie oficial de competencias avaladas por una asociación de roofing y producidas en conjunto con la Western Roofing Expo. Estos juegos se han convertido en una de las tradiciones más emblemáticas de la WRE y destacan el conocimiento técnico, las habilidades y la calidad artesanal de los participantes. ¿Quieres competir? Visita el stand de Malarkey Roofing Products (#429) antes de que comiencen las competencias. 

Ya sea que participes o simplemente observes, no te pierdas la competencia el lunes 28 de septiembre de 4:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en el escenario de demostraciones. 

Conferencista principal 

El martes 29 de septiembre se llevará a cabo otro almuerzo especial, programado de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Patrocinado por Malarkey Roofing Products, este evento contará con la presentación de Shereen Thor, conferencista principal de la WRE 2026. Shereen es comediante y coach profesional que trabaja con personas en todos los niveles de una organización, desde colaboradores de inicio de carrera hasta ejecutivos de alta dirección. Su misión es ayudarlos a desarrollar su máximo potencial y alcanzar sus objetivos.

Conoce más sobre su presentación.

Capacitación de IIBEC 

Después de concluir la expo, el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026, el International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) ofrecerá una jornada especial de capacitación. El programa se desarrollará de 9:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. e incluirá dos presentaciones diseñadas para fortalecer los conocimientos de los profesionales de la industria de envolventes de edificios. 

La primera sesión será sobre los fundamentos de los sistemas de techado y otorgará 3.0 CEH de IIBEC. La segunda analizará las actualizaciones 2027 al International Building Code y al International Energy Conservation Code, otorgando 1.5 CEH de IIBEC. Ambas sesiones han sido enviadas para aprobación ante AIA CES. 

El costo es de $295 USD para miembros de IIBEC y $450 USD para no miembros. Regístrate aquí.

Eventos adicionales 

¡Y eso no es todo! La WRE 2026 está llena de oportunidades para aprender, hacer networking y desarrollar relaciones de negocio. Aquí te compartimos algunos eventos adicionales. 

Domingo 27 de septiembre de 2026 

• La Davis Memorial Foundation celebrará su fiesta anual de bienvenida y subasta de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Este año el evento es patrocinado por GAF. Al igual que los torneos, los fondos recaudados se destinarán al programa de becas.

Lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026 

• Se llevará a cabo un Spanish Lunch and Learn de 11:45 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Esta primera sesión estará enfocada en maximizar reclamaciones comerciales. Es patrocinada por SRS Distribution y GAF, contará con Victor Maya, de Advantage Roofing, como presentador invitado.
• Polyglass realizará una demostración en el piso de exhibición de 1:30 p.m. a 2:00 p.m.
• A las 2:30 p.m., TAMKO Building Products tomará el escenario de demostraciones.
• Posteriormente, de 3:30 p.m. a 4:00 p.m., el equipo de Johns Manville realizará otra demostración en el área de exhibición.

Martes 29 de septiembre de 2026 

• El segundo Spanish Lunch and Learn se llevará a cabo de 11:45 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Esta sesión será patrocinada por National Women in Roofing (NWIR). El evento inicia a las 7:00 a.m. y ofrecerá una hora y media de conversaciones dinámicas en formato rotativo. La inscripción cuesta $55 USD e incluye desayuno.
• El segundo Spanish Lunch and Learn se llevará a cabo de 11:45 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Esta sesión será patrocinada por CertainTeed y contará con Imelda Pérez, quien abordará el concepto de "bueno, mejor y excelente". 
• También habrá más demostraciones en el piso de exhibición. La primera comenzará a las 2:30 p.m. y será patrocinada por nosotros en RoofersCoffeeShop. En ella participarán el presidente entrante y el presidente saliente de la WSRCA Ron Lloyd y Stan Robinson, respectivamente.

Obtén más información sobre estos eventos y el resto del programa en el calendario oficial de la WRE. Y si aún no lo has hecho, asegura tu lugar en la WRE 2026. 

By Emma Peterson. 

Former basketball coach Trent Lovewell discusses the unlikely path that brought him to roofing and helped create the ROOFEREES brand. 

For the last 26 years, Trent Lovewell has worked with Weatherguard, Inc., an Omaha-based company and home of the ROOFEREES. Who exactly are the ROOFEREES? To answer that question and more, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Trent for an episode of Stories from the Roof, sponsored by SRS Distribution. 

Meeting on the court 

To answer the question of where the term ROOFEREES comes from, we need to go back to before Trent joined Weatherguard, Inc. and was coaching college basketball at Iowa Western Community College. He recalled, “I was a college basketball coach, and John Higgins was, at the time, a college basketball official. And I would have him come to speak to my sports officiating class over at Iowa Western Community College, we got to know each other and became friends.” Little did Trent know at that point that becoming John's friend would change his career trajectory entirely.  

Enter Weatherguard, Inc. 

In 1984, John started Weatherguard, Inc. and over the next decade or so worked to convince Trent to join him. Trent shared a bit about this time:  

John kept telling me I needed to get out of coaching and into roofing. And I was always like, ‘I don’t know anything about roofing!’ And at some point, I decided I was ready for a change and listened to him. 

The transition from basketball coach to roofer was a challenge that involved a lot of on-the-job learning for Trent, but it was a challenge he rose to with the support of John.  

Becoming the ROOFEREES 

The team moniker of the ROOFEREES came from the shared career shift that Trent and John experienced. As Trent put it, “John was a referee and a roofer, and in my spare time I was still refereeing and coaching a bit, and that's how we came up with the ROOFEREES...It was a joke at first but the local radio station thought it was cool and our community really liked it and we just ran with it.” 

Now, 26 years into his roofing career, Trent couldn’t be happier about being a ROOFEREE, sharing, “It’s a new adventure every day, you never know what happens and it’s great. I get sentimental about it.” 

Listen to the whole episode to hear more of Trent’s story.

By Emma Peterson. 

Having the right commercial supplier is a gamechanger when it comes to avoiding costly delays and extended timelines. 

In the world of roofing and construction timing can make or break a project. Because if you have a subcrew scheduled, a crane booked, a building closed down and a stretch of good weather but your materials aren’t ready, your entire project can be derailed. But you can avoid this problem by making sure you are working with the right supplier. 

What is the “right” supplier?  

The best roofer-supplier partnerships are based on a deep understanding of how projects actually play out in the field. As a commercial contractor specifically, you want to find a supplier that understands the specific requirements that come with a commercial job.  

What are these requirements? Think about the unique products that a low-slope roof needs as well as the way material delivery must align with installation schedules, staging plans and site constraints. These are all examples of the type of knowledge you want your supplier to have. Because if they don’t understand factors like this, you can run the risk of issues like poorly timed deliveries, extended projects, incorrect material substitutions and increased labor costs.  

How SRS delivers for their contractors 

SRS Distribution is a prime example of a strong commercial supplier partner. In fact, their branches are “staffed with teams who specialize in low‑slope and commercial systems.” These teams are dedicated to understanding the complexities that come with commercial roofing and are experienced in proactively coordinating logistics to keep contractors’ projects on track and efficient.  

Examples of this proactive approach include:  

• Ensuring complete, accurate material packages  
• Assisting with the product selection part of the bidding process 
• Coordinating delivery schedules with project phases and staging space 
• Anticipating potential supply chain disruptions 
• Communicating clearly with contractors and project teams  

Overall, if you are working to keep your business ahead and your projects on schedule, choosing a reliable, knowledgeable supplier like SRS is key to success. 

Get support from SRS Distribution’s expert commercial roofing supplier teams today!