Education & Learning
RCMA gears up for its 2026 Spring Meeting
By Jenny Yu. Industry leaders and contractors will gather on January 19, 2026, for technical sessions, business panels and networking before IRE. Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) will convene it's 2026 Spring Meeting on January 19, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, offering roof-coating professionals a timely opportunity ...
The RCMA Spring Meeting is around the corner
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. With education sessions, networking events and more, this meeting is a must attend for contractors around the industry. The Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) Spring Meeting is where roof coatings move from a product conversation to a business strategy. Held on Monday January 19, 2026 at the ...
World of Concrete 2026: Educación, innovación y presencia en español
Por Jessica Bravo. ¡Con 150 sesiones ofrecidas, hay algo para que todos aprendan en World of Concrete! Enero será un mes lleno de movimiento en Las Vegas. The Coffee Shops estará presente no solo en IRE, sino también recorriendo los pasillos de World of Concrete 2026. El evento tendrá lugar ...
Prepárate para uno de los encuentros más importantes de la industria en 2026
Por Jessica Bravo. Se unirá la comunidad hispana en IRE 2026, asegúrate de estar ahí también. IRE 2026 está por llegar y para aprovechar al máximo su experiencia, explorará una variedad de pases diseñados para adaptarse a las necesidades de cada profesional. Desde el Expo Pass, ideal para quienes ...
Paving the way for a skilled workforce
By Jenny Yu. In a time of labor shortages, these associations are teaming up to prove roofing is a pathway to success. According to the RoofersCoffeeShop® 2025 Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by QXO, over 50% of respondents indicated having faced a labor shortage in the field, and another ...
Cement your 2026 World of Concrete schedule
By Emma Peterson. With over 150 education sessions, it’s time to start planning! World of Concrete (WOC) is the place to be if you are looking to level up your knowledge about the masonry and cement industries. Whether you need business advice or specific technical training, you won’t want to ...
A must-attend for industry pros: Join the “Metal Roofing Systems” course!
By Ali Turner, S-5! This course offers continuing education credits, networking opportunities and invaluable information on metal roofing. Are you a contractor, architect, builder, specifier or industry professional involved with metal roofing? Whether you're designing, installing, maintaining, reroofing or specifying materials, this full-day course is tailored for you. The Metal Roofing Systems ...
The next generation takes the stage at IRE 2026
By Roofing Alliance. The Roofing Alliance will be hosting their 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition at this year's International Roofing Expo. The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition this January at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. This hallmark event introduces students to roofing as ...
Reframing the trades
By Jenny Yu. SkillsUSA empowers students to find pride and purpose in technical education while connecting them directly to industry opportunities. As SkillsUSA continues its mission to prepare students for technical and professional excellence, Chelle Travis, the organization’s national executive director, believes the key to solving America’s workforce challenges ...
Inside ABAA’s pre-conference workshops at Buildings XVI
By Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). With 11 targeted sessions, ABAA delivers focused education that addresses modern enclosure challenges and emerging industry trends. The Buildings XVI Conference is drawing industry attention once again, and this year the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is giving participants a head ...
