Education & Learning
Educate, inspire and lead at METALCON 2026
By METALCON. METALCON is searching for knowledgeable speakers to help shape its 2026 learning experience. METALCON 2026 is inviting industry experts to take the stage at the world’s leading event for metal design and construction, calling on thought leaders who can deliver education-driven sessions with real-world value. As the global ...
See you at World of Concrete 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Join Marlin Fishe, Bridget Wilson, Jorge Rodriguez and countless other professionals at the industry’s only tradeshow dedicated to the concrete and masonry industries Recently, The Coffee Shops™ partnered up with Tremco to give away a few World of Concrete Education Super Passes! These passes give attendees access ...
Six standout experiences shape the IRE 2026 agenda
By Jesse Sanchez. From education to industry connection, the International Roofing Expo outlines a full slate of events designed to help contractors learn, network and plan for growth. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is preparing to welcome roofing and exterior professionals to Las Vegas with a carefully built agenda ...
Reading beyond the roof plan
By Cotney Consulting Group. The more fluent you become in construction drawings, the fewer surprises you’ll face and the more profitable and professional your work becomes. Ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you the blueprint set is more than just a roof plan. Yet far too many roofing contractors only skim ...
Toasting a decade of excellence at the 2026 NWIR Days!
By Emma Peterson. Honor the past, celebrate the present and get ready for the future at this year’s NWIR conference! Originally conceived in 2014, but officially founded in 2016, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)'s goal has always been to support the women “breaking by pursuing a variety ...
The Equip experience: Churchill Downs, puppies and bourbon
By Lauren White. From bourbon tastings to hands-on demos, the 2025 Equip Expo delivered an unforgettable mix of innovation, networking and Kentucky charm. It's been a couple months since the 2025 Equip Expo in October, but we can't stop thinking about it! Not only was Louisville, Kentucky a fun place ...
Building a maintenance mindset by turning roof care into asset management
By Cotney Consulting Group. Companies that treat their roofs like long-term assets save money, reduce risk and avoid surprises. Unfortunately, many building owners still treat the roof as an expense, not an asset. They budget for replacement when leaks become unbearable or the roof is unsalvageable. This is a poor process ...
Rooftop snow retention 101: Part 1
By Jenny Yu. Tackling the safety issues posed by accumulated snow and ice with retention systems Despite the "winter wonderland” appeal of a snowy rooftop, there are many dangers to beware of this coming winter season. In a course titled “Rooftop Snow Retention: Solving the Mystery with the Facts,” ...
Expanding the training footprint
By Jesse Sanchez. MuleHide is doubling down on contractor education and real-world roofing solutions. MuleHide Products is expanding its national training network with the opening of a new facility in Englewood, Colorado, its fourth center aimed at advancing low-slope commercial roofing expertise across the West. The company, a long-standing name ...
Building the next generation of roofers in Southern California
By Dani Sheehan. Through workforce development programs, RCASoCal is creating opportunity, elevating the profession and ensuring roofing has a strong future in the region. It’s no secret that the roofing industry has increasingly felt the strain of a shrinking workforce. Retirements are accelerating, fewer young people are entering the trades ...
