Education & Learning
The metal event of the year is here!
By Emma Peterson. With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry's premier gathering for metal construction. METALCON, the only event in the industry dedicated solely to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around ...
Build skills that keep you competitive
By The Coffee Shops®. METALCON brings hands-on training, expert-led education and year-round resources to contractors. As building codes, materials and technologies continue to change, metal construction professionals need practical ways to keep their knowledge current. Geared toward professionals at every stage of their career, METALCON supports ongoing contractor education with ...
Fortalece tus habilidades en el Western Roofing Expo
Por Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®, traducido por Alberto Torres Explora oportunidades educativas enfocadas en temas que van desde el rendimiento de los techos y la evolución de los códigos hasta el diseño de la envolvente del edificio y la administración de negocios durante el evento de este año. La ...
Building science takes center stage at ICAA 2026
By Alex Tolle. A special educational session will help insulation professionals better understand condensation control, hybrid assemblies and code requirements. Moisture management remains a critical consideration in modern construction, particularly when insulation assemblies combine materials with different air and vapor properties. At Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA)'s 2026 show, professionals can ...
S-5! debuts SnoGard EF™ & presents accredited education at METALCON
S-5! delivers practical training for sales and technical professionals S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will present accredited education and showcase its latest innovation at METALCON, October 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to educational sessions offering continuing education credits (CEUs), S-5! will feature SnoGard EF™, its new ...
Invest in your future with these professional training programs
By The Coffee Shops®. New roofing sustainability course helps contractors prepare for an evolving industry As building performance expectations continue to change, roofing contractors are being asked to do more than install quality roof systems.To help roofing professionals stay ahead of these trends, the Roofing Alliance–Clemson University Professional Training Program has introduced ...
FAQS of waterproofing part 2: Environmental factors
By Emma Peterson. This installment of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series addresses common concerns about waterproofing performance, such as cracking, slip resistance and maintenance requirements. In the first article of the FAQs (frequently asked questions) of waterproofing series, Pli-Dek experts shared practical answers to frequently asked waterproofing questions, helping contractors and property ...
Top 15 things to see and do at Equip Expo 2026
Grow your business and network at this epic, once-a-year trade show. Award-winning Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, announces this year’s top 15 experiences and education opportunities at this year’s show held October 20 to 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. “We build ...
Get ready for Colorado’s new fire codes
By Alex Tolle. Roofing professionals can learn how Colorado’s changing wildfire resiliency code may affect project reviews, inspections and everyday contracting considerations. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) are bringing roofing professionals together for a live panel discussion on Colorado’s changing fire codes. The New ...
EPDM Roofing Association launches field-aged membrane study to advance service-life research
The study focuses on EPDM membrane samples from commercial roofs that have been exposed to decades of real-world environmental conditions. The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service ...
