Education & Learning
Slate roofing professionals to gather in Annapolis
By The Coffee Shops. The National Slate Association Conference combines industry education, project tours and networking. Look to the future while stepping back in time at the National Slate Association Conference. This conference will bring slate roofing professionals together on September 17-18, in Annapolis, Maryland, for two days of presentations, ...
Building stronger, high-performing envelopes
By Jesse Sanchez. Integrated design, careful installation and early collaboration can help commercial project teams prevent costly building envelope failures. Building envelope failures can begin with something as small as an improperly sealed penetration or poorly detailed transition, but the consequences can spread throughout a commercial building. Water intrusion, corrosion, ...
50 exhibitors, 12 sessions, 8 hours of networking – 1 incredible show
By Emma Peterson. Mark your calendar and be part of Arizona’s premier roofing event! The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) is gearing up for their annual trade show! The ARCA show, which will be hosted September 17 – 19, 2026, at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center, anticipates to see ...
FAQs of waterproofing part 1: Moisture management
By Emma Peterson. The first part of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series explores best practices that keep decks, balconies and walkways dry and durable. For decades, Pli-Dek has produced some of the industry’s leading cementitious waterproofing solutions for everything from decks and balconies to walkways and plazas. Their products are not just ...
From Play-Doh to production: Medina County students experience manufacturing firsthand
Throughout the day, students explored how products are made, touring Blair Rubber Company's facility and taking part in activities designed to bring manufacturing concepts to life. What started with Play-Doh and a clear PVC pipe gave 43 middle school students a hands-on introduction to the world of manufacturing during a Summer ...
Designing roofs for snow, ice and long-term performance
By Emma Peterson. Join TRA Snow and Sun's Mindy Dahlquist as she explores the technologies and design strategies helping roofing professionals improve performance, longevity and safety in snow-prone regions. Every year, Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) brings together leaders and experts from across the industry to hos education sessions ...
The power of connection
By Emma Peterson. By focusing on interaction and dialogue, the Connection Forum expands upon IFD’s mission of helping roofing professionals build relationships and share expertise across borders. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) is always striving to better serve the members and the global roofing community through innovative ...
Park your plans in Las Vegas
By The Coffee Shops®. NPA’s 2026 Convention and Expo brings industry professionals together to build leadership opportunities, career credentials and industry connections. Parking and transportation professionals should mark their calendars this fall. The best of the parking industry will gather in Las Vegas Sept. 14-17, 2026, for the National ...
Build your metal construction career at METALCON
By The Coffee Shops™. Expand your industry knowledge, develop practical skills and make connections that support long-term career growth. With experienced tradespeople retiring and construction companies searching for skilled workers, metal construction offers growing opportunities for people entering the workforce or transitioning from another trade. According to this article from ...
Roofing Alliance expands professional training program with new sustainability and resiliency course
This fully online, self-paced training course gives roofing professionals practical knowledge of sustainability and resiliency across the roofing supply chain. The Roofing Alliance–Clemson University Professional Training Program has launched its newest course, Roofing Sustainability and Resiliency. This fully online, self-paced training course gives roofing professionals practical knowledge of sustainability and resiliency ...
