IRE 2025
Cal Poly students showcase talent at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Competition inspires students to explore careers in the roofing industry. The California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) team brought excitement, innovation and strong teamwork to the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, proudly representing the West Coast at one of the roofing industry’s most prestigious ...
National Women in Roofing’s Rising Star of 2025
By Jenny Yu. After diving into the roofing world six years ago, Sarah Sutton-Shouse works with a team of incredible women to elevate the industry every day. When Sarah Sutton-Shouse won a National Women in Roofing (NWIR) award at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, she was stunned. She ...
Texas A&M University students win big at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The prestigious construction management team wins first place prize. The Texas A&M University team brought energy, teamwork and determination to the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, winning first place. Making a strong impression at one of the roofing industry’s most important events, Texas ...
Roofing software veteran makes bold push into project management
By Jesse Sanchez. After 22 years in the game, this company sets its sights on simplifying job site chaos, one feature at a time. In the noisy halls of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), where industry veterans and startups collide, one familiar name returned with a sharper edge this year. ...
Future focus: New tools and stronger customer focus
By Jesse Sanchez. This industry mainstay is pushing forward with fresh ideas and a renewed focus on what users need most. Software veteran Dataforma continues to prove that after 22 years, evolution is still its game. Founded in 2004, the project management platform tailored for contractors is making waves ...
Auburn University students demonstrate skill and teamwork at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Best Presenter recognition was awarded to Auburn student Arjun Varadhan. The Auburn University team impressed attendees at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, bringing strong teamwork, passion and real-world construction skills to one of the roofing industry’s most important educational events. The team brought ...
Clemson University students take third place at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Skills, confidence and lifelong industry connections define a successful competition. Clemson University made a strong impression at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition with a third-place win. Bringing passion, teamwork and determination to one of the industry's most important student events, they were able ...
Bradley University students shine in the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Students share the importance of culture in the next generation of roofing. The energy was electric at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) as the Bradley University team was interviewed and shared their story about the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. Although the team did ...
Unveiling game-changing integrations
By Jesse Sanchez. With bold new partnerships and streamlined financing tools, this tech company is reshaping how contractors do business. As the roofing industry converged on the annual International Roofing Expo (IRE), one tech company captured early buzz on the show floor with tools designed to eliminate contractor headaches and ...
Contractor feedback drives product innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing solution reflects a broader shift toward listening, adapting and evolving with industry demands. BITEC® is making waves with its update to the Imperflex™ line by listening closely to contractors and adapting to meet their needs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips® hosted by Karen ...
