Education & Learning
Meet us in Sacramento!
By Emma Peterson. The Coffee Shops™ crew is heading for California, along with a variety of our industry friends for the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show! We are just over two weeks away from the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s 2026 Convention and Trade Show! This annual ...
2026 National Snow Guards Safety Month
The importance of snow guards for property owners living in areas with accumulating snowfall and the safety value of snow retention products are the primary goals of the monthlong educational program. For the second year, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., a leader in the snow retention industry, is hosting National Snow ...
Stay up to date on the state of the industry
By Emma Peterson. This IIBEC education session is a great opportunity for contractors and other professionals interested in the legal landscape of construction. In just a couple weeks, March 12-15, 2026, over 1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other professionals working in the building envelope industry will convene in ...
Brett Culp to headline IIBEC 2026 with keynote on human-centered leadership
By Jesse Sanchez. Professionals are invited to rethink leadership not as a system to manage but as a human story shaped by purpose, uncertainty and connection during the IIBEC keynote address. From March 12–15, 2026, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) will host its annual convention, bringing together ...
Building enclosure expertise takes center stage during IIBEC 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore education sessions, networking events and trade show details for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention. As design requirements grow more complex and performance expectations rise, building enclosure professionals are looking for practical solutions backed by research, testing and real-world experience. The 2026 International Institute of Building Enclosure ...
A bright future for the global roofing industry
By Jenny Yu. The International Federation for the Roofing Trade continues to foster craftsmanship, education and pride for roofers worldwide. During the Young Roofers Competition hosted by the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), industry leaders gathered to showcase skills, exchange knowledge and reinforce the value of roofing ...
ORCA Annual Conference returns with two days of education and networking
By Jenny Yu. Roofing professionals will gain insights from experts and connect with leading industry sponsors at the 2026 trade show. The 2026 ORCA Annual Conference and Trade Show is set for March 9–10, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma, bringing roofing professionals ...
How to qualify for the domestic content bonus adder
By Ali Turner, S-5! The Domestic Content Bonus is an important part of the IRA and can have a substantial impact on qualifying projects. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in August 2022, introduced a broad set of federal energy tax incentives that expanded the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). One of ...
Real talk, real growth at the 2026 ECA Member Meeting
By Dani Sheehan. The ECA Member Meeting and Cocktail Reception provided an opportunity for ideas to come to life, as members, partners and sponsors connected ahead of a busy week at IRE. Members of Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) kicked off the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 at the Stirling Club ...
Get your 2026 groove back on track in Sacramento
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2026 IIBEC Convention is an opportunity to reconnect with peers, expand professional networks, earn continuing education credits and explore solutions on the trade show floor. If you are ready to reset your rhythm for 2026, it is time to head to Sacramento for the International Institute of ...
