Education & Learning
FRSA Expo returns with top-tier education and industry backing
By Jenny Yu. Contractors will gain practical insights from leading experts while connecting with top manufacturers and suppliers. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) is hosting its 104th Convention & Expo from June 10-12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in in Kissimmee, ...
Real-world education on metal design — Built for you
By Metal Construction Alliance. Join us to learn design‑focused, technical and practical tips from three experts, including an award-winning architect and an industry-leading specifier! You're invited to earn up to three continuing education (CE) credits at a new, half-day educational program on May 29, 2026 in Chicago. Form, Function, and Finish: Designing ...
Access the BSI Standards library
By Emma Peterson. Strengthen you knowledge of industry best practices with this new NFRC member resource. Established in 1892, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) supports over 1,500 roofing companies with technical guidance, advice and support. That support comes in many forms, including access to join a private medical insurance ...
SOPREMA opens applications for annual scholarship program supporting future building industry leaders
Up to five $5,000 scholarships available for students pursuing careers in building envelope and construction-related fields. SOPREMA, a global leader in roofing, waterproofing and building envelope solutions, is now accepting applications for its annual SOPREMA Scholarship Program, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in the next generation of building industry professionals. The ...
Oregon SkillsUSA Competition spotlights the next generation of skilled professionals
By Jenny Yu. Participants say SkillsUSA helps them explore careers and grow beyond the classroom. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 Competition, students from all over the state showcased their technical abilities, creativity and career readiness across a wide range of disciplines. From culinary arts to healthcare and engineering, competitors ...
Meet the metal moment at this MetalTalk™!
By Jenny Yu. The upcoming webinar will gain insight into the evolving opportunities within the rapidly growing metal roofing market. Across the construction industry, metal roofing is becoming an increasingly important category for contractors focused on long-term growth. An upcoming MetalTalk™ titled “Maximizing Metal Margins With MetalVue” will explore ...
SkillsUSA from the student perspective
By Emma Peterson. Three students from Oregon share their SkillsUSA experiences and stories. This year, Lauren White, editor of The Coffee Shops™, had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Oregon SkillsUSA state competition. SkillsUSA competitions are fundamental and valuable opportunities for supporting the next generation of tradespeople as they grow ...
Conexión, competencia y camaradería: Dentro de la feria anual de RCAW
Por The Coffee Shops, traducido por Alberto Torres. Contratistas, fabricantes y proveedores de servicios llegaron listos para aprender, competir y conectar, y la feria anual de RCAW cumplió con las expectativas. Entre ráfagas de nieve, competencias de colocación de shingles y entrevistas, la feria anual organizada por la Roofing Contractors ...
Connection, competition and camaraderie: Inside RCAW’s annual trade show
By The Coffee Shops. Contractors, manufacturers and service providers came ready to learn, compete and connect, and RCAW’s annual trade show delivered. Amidst snow flurries, shingle competitions and interviews, the annual trade show hosted by the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) at the Muckleshoot Casino delivered what many attendees ...
SkillsUSA is building the workforce of tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. How SkillsUSA is preparing the next generation of roofing and construction professionals through competitions and conferences. The phrase “labor shortage” is far from unfamiliar for anyone who has been around the roofing sector or the larger construction trade. In fact, reports indicate that 36% of roofing contractors ...
