Training - General
11/11/2026 Dryvit 201 (Coppell, TX)
This training combines classroom and on-the-wall demos of the Dryvit® Outsulation® Mineral Wool System, Outsulation® Plus MD System with Exterior Fire Blocking, and Dryvit® Outsulation® Masonry Veneer System, as well as our Dryvit® Specialty Finishes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge, network with industry peers, and ...
Build roofing skills through apprenticeship
By The Coffee Shops®. Certificate program combines classroom instruction with the practical, on-the-job training required to develop roofing trade skills. While certification and traditional education remain a fundamental part of roofing, young tradespeople can get a leg up with hands-on experience. An apprenticeship provides practical education in a learning ...
Top October articles: Business boosters and contractor training
By Emma Peterson. We’re counting down the 10 most-read stories from The Coffee Shops® to help you stay on top of the latest industry conversations. Though it may be hard to believe, October is already coming to a close. And if your month has been anything like ours here at The Coffee ...
Training that sticks
By The Coffee Shops®. This new fall protection trainer course gives roofing professionals tools to make safety education more relevant, engaging and consistent. Fall protection training is familiar territory for many roofing contractors, but delivering information does not necessarily mean workers will retain it. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan ...
Your roofing company is always training someone
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The question isn't whether learning is taking place. The question is whether your organization is teaching the lessons that will make it stronger tomorrow than it is today. One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that training only happens when people gather in ...
CRCA 2027 Trade Show & Seminars
The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show & Seminars brings roofing and waterproofing professionals together for three days of industry education, networking and product discovery. Attendees can explore the latest roofing technologies, connect with manufacturers and suppliers and gain valuable insights through seminars covering topics such as commercial roofing, ...
Building smarter roofers with expert training
By Emma Peterson. From field installation and project management to executive leadership, John Kenney brings a unique perspective to roofing education. This November, right before the holiday season begins, John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, will be hosting a two-day live classroom training workshop. This workshop, which runs ...
Collaboration drives waterproofing success
By Jesse Sanchez. SOPREMA UK supported a complex blue roof installation at 2 Freer Gait through technical guidance, site inspections and installer training. A collaborative approach to waterproofing helped keep work at 2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh, on schedule while addressing complex detailing, weather constraints and demanding aesthetic requirements. SOPREMA UK ...
Expanding skills, raising standards
By Emma Peterson. NBRCA provides valuable educational resources that help contractors maintain credentials, build expertise and grow their careers. In many careers, it is easy to feel stuck in an office or a routine with no pathway to individual or career growth. In the roofing industry, it could not be more different. ...
Roofing training that goes beyond the classroom
By Emma Peterson. This CoatingsTalk™ episode takes you inside the Polyschool program to explore how practical training experiences help roofing professionals develop lasting skills and confidence. The CoatingsCoffeeShop® crew is heading to Florida on October 28, 2026, for a special CoatingsTalk™ recorded live from the Polyglass Polyschool facility! This on-site ...
