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Start your summer at the MCA meeting!
By Emma Peterson. Join your industry peers and leaders for two days of learning, networking and more! The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is hosting their Summer Meeting from June 23-24 in Rosemont, Illinois. Sponsored by ATAS International and Carlisle Construction Materials, this two-day event is packed with education opportunities, ...
Kick off the summer with the SRS XTV Soccer Tour!
By Emma Peterson. Never miss a goal, business or soccer, when you attend SRS’ summer 2026 XTV tour. This summer (June 12, 2026, to July 19, 2026), SRS Distribution is hitting the road for a soccer-filled summer! The SRS 2026 XTV tour gives you the opportunity to watch the ...
How values strengthen insurance partnerships
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how one firm’s core principles guide client service, team culture and community impact. In an industry defined by opportunity, precision and evolving standards, reliability is strengthened by both expertise and the consistency of the systems and values that guide decision-making. For contractors navigating ...
WCRCA celebrates 50 years with Annual Sporting Clays Shoot-Out benefiting veterans
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Supporting industry connection, giving back and celebrating five decades of roofing leadership. The West Coast Roofing Contractors Association (WCRCA) is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and invites the industry to be part of that celebration at one of its most anticipated ...
Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Mental health takes center stage in roofing safety and performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Impactful conversations are reshaping jobsite safety and workforce wellbeing across the roofing industry. For years, the roofing industry carried an unspoken rule: Push through, stay tough and keep moving, with little room for conversations around stress or mental wellbeing. Mental health was rarely acknowledged as part of ...
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
NFRC has a full slate of events for their members!
By Emma Peterson. From racecourse days to golf tournaments, there is no shortage of NFRC events to attend this summer. Throughout the year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), organizes and hosts events for their members. These events are a great opportunity for roofing professionals and others in the ...
A 35-year career built on growth and adaptability
By Dani Sheehan. Jamie Atkins reflects on building a career in the trades and his time with Sherwin-Williams Roofing Solutions. After 35 years with Sherwin-Williams® and the last six supporting UNIFLEX® and Kool Seal® as assistant product manager, Jamie Atkins is preparing for retirement and reflecting on a career that ...
