Education & Learning
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By Emma Peterson. Highlights from the 2025 FEI Group National Conference. We are a supply partner and supporter of the Exterior Contractor Alliance, so when their 2025 FEI Group’s National Conference came around at the end of September, we knew one of our crew members had to be there! That ...
IKO wraps an incredible year of profit power workshops helping roofers build stronger, more profitable businesses
With 2025’s tour complete, Profit Power returns in 2026, visiting eight new cities with fresh ideas, stronger networking and more opportunities to grow their business. IKO capped a milestone year for its Profit Power workshops with high-energy events in Indianapolis and Phoenix, completing an eight-city tour that brought together hundreds of ...
A new era of roofing education
By International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). This new series turns complex roofing concepts into concise courses that support credentialing and continuing education. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is a global nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the industries of roofing, waterproofing and exterior walls and the ...
IRE 2026: Events you can’t miss!
By Jenny Yu. Make sure your IRE itinerary includes these six events to ensure an experience you won’t soon forget. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is almost here! From January 19-22, 2026, roofing contractors from around the world will meet at the Las Vegas Convention Center to take in ...
Rising Stars Program and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston partner to launch new Trade Trailblazers program
Starting in summer 2026, Trade Trailblazers will provide students ages 17–18 with the opportunity to explore four to six different union trades through hands-on technical training, safety certifications and career readiness workshops. The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit that aims to close the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults with ...
Bridging the gap between generations: IIBEC webinar helps roofing and building professionals strengthen communication across ages
Join IIBEC for a dynamic webinar exploring practical strategies to strengthen collaboration between generations in the workplace. The workplace is changing fast, and the roofing and building enclosure industry is no exception. Today, project teams often include professionals from four different generations working side by side. Each group brings unique strengths, ...
Building better roofers part 1: How contractor programs elevate roofing standards
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Part one of this three part seriese dives into how contractor programs are raising the roofing bar. Roofing is one of the most skill-dependent trades in construction. Every project is a reflection of workmanship and commitment to quality. To meet the growing expectations of customers and to ...
Faulty stucco: Learning from one project's failure
By The Coffee Shops™. Learn the key to proper stucco installation and water infiltration prevention strategies in this exclusive webinar, presented by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). In the upcoming webinar on November 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET, “What Happened? A Case Study in a New Building’s Stucco ...
Adapting at the speed of change: Winning with AI in an era of opportunity and risk
By The Coffee Shops. Harnessing AI is crucial as the technology reshapes industries and redefines how businesses sell, operate and protect themselves. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. Cory Gundberg, chief technology officer at SRS, framed his keynote around a ...
ATAS announces 2026 metal wall panel installation seminars
Classroom learning and hands-on installation practice, along with a factory tour where applicable, are covered during the seminar. ATAS International announces the 2026 dates for their popular metal wall panel installation seminars. Classroom learning and hands-on installation practice, along with a factory tour where applicable, are covered during the seminar. Classroom ...
