Industry News
S-5! & National Women in Roofing give back to the industry
Supporting the future generation of women leaders. S-5!, the global leader of metal roof attachment solutions together with National Women in Roofing (NWIR), is sponsoring a new scholarship program to empower women who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades. The initiative aims to support women in their journey ...
SOPREMA USA unveils new headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio
Grand opening celebration showcases cutting-edge sustainable building solutions. SOPREMA, a leading provider of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio last Friday. The intimate event brought together key stakeholders to mark a significant milestone in the company's commitment ...
Directory of Roof Assemblies (DORA) updates terminology for enhanced clarity
DORA introduces terminology update for better understanding of roofing assemblies. The Directory of Roof Assemblies (DORA), a free comprehensive and user-friendly web application database for roofing systems, announces a clarifying update in its structural language. Transitioning from the term "listings" to "assemblies" within all language in the platform, this change emphasizes ...
A sneak peek into the Western Roofing Expo
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what General Coatings has planned for the upcoming trade show season. The Western Roofing Expo is right around the corner and we have been chatting with roofing industry leaders about their plans for the big show! In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, we ...
Elevate your skills with this torch down training event!
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover roofing methods that can withstand environmental challenges and protect structures for the long term. Are you ready to enhance your roofing expertise? On October 16, 2024, roofing professionals have the opportunity to join a dynamic training event hosted by NTRCA, Elevate and Bitec, focused on torch ...
Patronas: Abriendo el camino para las mujeres hispanas en la construcción
Por Jessica Bravo. Rompiendo barreras y redefiniendo normas, un ladrillo a la vez. Patronas está construyendo una base sólida para las mujeres hispanas en la construcción, un ladrillo a la vez. Esta asociación está dedicada a empoderar a profesionales con ideas afines que buscan crecer tanto personal como profesionalmente. ...
Patronas: Paving the way for Hispanic women in construction
By Jessica Bravo. Breaking barriers and redefining norms one brick at a time. Patronas is building a strong foundation for Hispanic women in construction, one brick at a time. This association is dedicated to empowering like minded professionals who seek to grow both personally and professionally. Described as a ...
Everything changes but stays the same
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Thoughts on mergers and acquisitions as Kingspan acquires IB Roof Systems. The industry continues to be rocked by mergers and acquisitions and some worry that we will never be the same. But after thirty years in the roofing industry, we have seen these changes and consolidations more than ...
Don’t miss these opportunities at METALCON 2024!
By Emma Peterson. Grab your ticket and get excited about the incredible events happening at METALCON this year in Atlanta, Georgia! METALCON 2024, the largest international event in the metal construction industry, is happening October 30 to November 1 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)! The show is sponsored ...
SPRI to canvass TDP-1 test standard
This is the standard for comparative adhesion strengths of waterproofing membranes, membrance adhesives and board stock materials or other suitable substrates used with low slope roofing systems. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create ...
