Industry News
The Start and Evolution of METALCON
By Alec Doniger. Learn how METALCON came to be and how it has adapted to meet the needs of professionals in the metal industry. The 32nd METALCON in Indianapolis was a huge success this year, continuing to serve as the only in-person show connecting workers and professionals in the metal industry ...
IKO Announces Collaboration With Labor Central to Help Contractors Find Crews Online
Collaboration offers IKO ROOFPRO® members a unique and enticing discount for this valuable online resource. IKO Industries, a leading global manufacturer of roofing products, and Labor Central, an online labor marketplace, announce their new collaboration. Today’s news will make IKO the first major roofing manufacturer to offer Labor Central’s services at ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Upgrade of AskARoofer™ Site
The new look is streamlined, easy to use and features pertinent information in a visually appealing way. RoofersCoffeeShop, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces a revamp of their sister site AskARoofer (AAR) to deliver an improved experience for ...
International Roofing Expo is Bringing Back the Exteriors Pavilion to the 2023 Show!
By Kaitlin Schuler, International Roofing Expo. The most rapidly growing sector of the construction industry is getting a dedicated space at the 2023 International Roofing Expo! The Exteriors Pavilion is returning to the 2023 International Roofing Expo show! The Pavilion will be packed with demonstrations of innovations for exterior replacement ...
An Essential Metal Roofing Guide That Answers All Homeowners’ Questions
By Evelyn Witterholt. The MRA’s Residential Metal Roofing Buyer's Guide is perfect for answering all metal roof questions a homeowner might have. Editor’s note: This is a resource for you to share with customers who have questions about metal roofing. Are you curious about getting a new roof for your ...
SPRI Helps Build Consensus for New Code Language for Securing Lightning Protection Systems on Commercial Roofs
SPRI worked closely with stakeholders to build consensus to get the new language approved and adopted for the code in 2024. The 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), will include new language that clarifies how Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) are secured to commercial roof assemblies, roof coverings, metal edge ...
Help Support Higher Education by Bidding on Items in the WSRCA's Holiday Silent Auction!
The auction is currently open and closes January 1. Text "DAVISHOLIDAY2022" to 243-725 for a mobile auction link. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement to encourage giving and celebrate generosity. Harnessing the collective power of charities, businesses, and individuals, the goal of this initiative is to transform how people think about, ...
The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 36 Facilities for Outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental Performance
Special recognition of 13 Vinyl Institute (VI) member facilities with zero recordable OSHA incidents for five or more consecutive years and 12 member facilities with five or more consecutive years of outstanding performance under EPA's NESHAPs, and other environmental permit requirements. The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers ...
Holcim Building Envelope’s Prescott Facility Achieves Wildlife Conservation Area Certification
10-acre plot embodies company’s commitment to the local environment and community. Holcim Building Envelope is pleased to announce that in October, the 10-acre habitat area it established in 2013 at its Prescott, Arkansas manufacturing plant has once again been certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as an official Wildlife Conservation ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Introduces Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast
The podcast is a collaboration between AskARoofer™ and Western Colloid. RoofersCoffeeShop, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the release of its newest podcast: Understanding Roof Restoration. This podcast features insights and answers from the experts at Western Colloid ...
