Education & Learning
Roofers turn to trade schools and tech to attract next-gen workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing companies are using training, tech and social media to recruit a younger generation and reshape the industry's future. As the roofing industry faces a generational shift, companies are adopting new strategies to stay competitive in a tight labor market — focusing not just on roofs, but on recruitment. ...
The evolution of retrofit roof testing
By Roof Hugger. From concrete blocks to cutting-edge modeling, Roof Hugger’s journey has redefined what it means to test a roof. If you think roof testing is just about seeing what doesn’t fall apart in a storm, think again. What started in 1991 with a bold idea and a few stacks of ...
5 smart ways to stay ahead of the busy season
By Dani Sheehan. Set yourself up for success by maintaining equipment, reinforcing safety, investing in continuing education and more as you head into peak roofing season. As warmer weather approaches, your business is about to ramp up. Warmer, drier weather creates ideal conditions for spray foam projects, but it also brings challenges ...
A family built on craftsmanship
By Dani Sheehan. Meet Bob and Miles Yglesia, the father-son duo leading Pli-Dek's growth on the east coast. With over 35 years in the waterproofing industry and 25 years installing Pli-Dek systems, Bob Yglesia has seen just about everything the field can throw at a contractor. Today, he’s joined by his son ...
Learn from the best at FRSA 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss your chance to get insights and advice from industry leaders like Trent Cotney at the 103rd FRSA Convention and Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) annual convention and expo is just around the corner! Hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, ...
Haz del conocimiento tu mejor herramienta
Por Jessica Bravo. Descubre por qué los videos de Johns Manville en YouTube son una herramienta esencial para profesionales del techo. Si formas parte de la industria de techado o simplemente deseas ampliar tus conocimientos sobre sistemas de techos comerciales y soluciones innovadoras, la lista de reproducción de videos de ...
Experience Westlake Royal Building Products at AIA25
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Claim your free expo pass and explore innovative building solutions at this expo. Westlake Royal Building Products™ is extending an exclusive invitation to architects and design professionals to join them at the AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design, taking place June 4–7, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. As a ...
Stop condensation before it starts
By Dani Sheehan. Moisture management matters. Learn why you should rethink air and vapor control in roofing systems. Condensation might be invisible, but its damage to roofing systems can be costly. VaproShield is inviting architects, designers and other building professionals to rethink how they approach moisture management during the design phase. On ...
From classrooms to careers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NRCA is supporting the future of the roofing industry at SkillsUSA 2025. Since the 1880s, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has done everything it can to recognize, unite and support the craftspeople and professionals that make up the roofing industry. As part of their mission, they ...
Ayuda a dar forma al futuro de la industria de techado en IRE 2026
Traducido por Jessica Bravo. International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 ha extendido su convocatoria para presentaciones hasta el 27 de mayo de 2025. Se invita a los profesionales de la industria a compartir su experiencia en el 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), el evento principal para contratistas de techado y exteriores. Este se ...
