Education & Learning
Push limits at World of Concrete 2026
By Emma Peterson. With over 150 education sessions, an extensive exhibit hall and countless events, World of Concrete is the place to be. Registration for the industry’s only international trade show dedicated to commercial concrete and masonry is now open! World of Concrete (WOC) will be held at the Las ...
Get ready for the 2025 Dataforma conference!
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss this exciting conference designed to help boost your business! This year, the Dataforma PSU annual conference will be held at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference will take place November 13-14, with an agenda full of educational ...
Enhance your metal roofing skills at UW-Madison
By Ali Turner, S-5! This two-day course offers a comprehensive overview of metal roofing, including design, installation and repair of metal roofing systems. On December 4-5, 2025, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering will host a specialized course on Metal Roofing Systems, led by renowned expert Rob Haddock, director of consulting ...
Conexión, innovación y crecimiento
Por Dani Sheehan, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde la ampliación de las sesiones en español hasta nuevas e inspiradoras alianzas, este año el WRE demostró una vez más por qué sigue siendo el evento de techado más importante del oeste de Estados Unidos. Western Roofing Expo (WRE) 2025 volvió ...
Massillon students complete free GAF Roofing Academy – A fast track to skilled jobs
GAF and Advanced Industrial Roofing team up for the third year to host free roofing training program, creating more pathways to careers for Massillon residents. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, once again partnered with Advanced Industrial Roofing, Inc., a local roofing contractor and one of the top 250 ...
Connection, innovation and growth
By Dani Sheehan. From expanded Spanish sessions to inspiring new partnerships, this year’s WRE proved once again why it’s the biggest roofing event in the Western U.S. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE) 2025 once again brought the roofing industry together for an unforgettable weekend of learning, networking and innovation. Hosted ...
The countdown to IRE 2026 has begun!
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for three days full of roofing education, networking and innovation. January 2026 might seem far away right now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching, it’ll be here before we know it! And with January comes the International Roofing Expo (IRE). This year’s IRE will ...
Training and certification: Elevating standards in fluid applied roofing
By FAR. FAR supports contractors with hands-on training and certification programs that improve efficiency, reduce errors and boost profitability. Today’s fluid applied roofing industry is advancing rapidly, requiring contractors to stay ahead of the curve through robust training and certification. Proper education isn’t optional — it’s vital for consistent, high-quality installations and ...
Proactive pavement management for long-term performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Elise Schmidt and Troy Kaiser will share proven pavement management strategies for facility leaders. As infrastructure continues to face increasing demands from traffic loads and environmental conditions, maintaining pavement performance has become a top priority for facility managers. For roofing contractors, it is good to understand all parts ...
Building for the future: Redefining resilient roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Jennifer Stephan to present at NFMT Remix on roofing system durability and longevity. The roofing industry continues to evolve as designers, contractors and manufacturers focus on resilience, sustainability and performance. At the upcoming FacilitiesNet NFMT Remix, attendees will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of what it ...
