Education & Learning
IIBEC Colorado Chapter builds a stronger building enclosure community across the region
By IIBEC Colorado Chapter. Whether you are seeking education, community or a deeper connection to Colorado’s building enclosure professionals, the chapter welcomes you to get involved and grow with them. The IIBEC Colorado Chapter continues to grow as one of the active communities for consultants, contractors, engineers and product manufacturers across the ...
SRS Para Latinos en IRE 2026
Por Jessica Bravo. Desde educación en español hasta conexiones clave con la industria, IRE lo tiene todo. Expo Internacional de Roofing (IRE) 2026 se prepara para recibir a profesionales de roofing en Las Vegas. SRS Para Latinos presenta una agenda completa diseñada para ayudar a los contratistas a ...
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,” ...
