Training - General
GAF training and hiring mega event transforms lives in Baltimore
Event launches new careers in residential roofing, commercial roofing and roofing sales for 80+ residents. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, hosted a four-day GAF Roofing Academy and Job Fair in partnership with North American Trade Schools, providing no-cost, hands-on training and direct access ...
IKO becomes first roofing manufacturer to offer tuition savings through Clemson University and Roofing Alliance partnership
Loyalty program members can save 25% off standard tuition rates, making quality roofing education more accessible. IKO is excited to announce a new joint initiative with Clemson University and the Roofing Alliance to launch a formal education program tailored specifically to the roofing industry. Through IKO University, IKO ROOFPROs across North ...
Training Pt 1: Certification for Roofers, by Roofers
In this episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jeff Romero from Progressive Materials, to kick off a multi-part series about training and manufacturer support that coatings contractors should be looking for when searching for a production partner. Jeff breaks down what it means to be a CLA with ...
Joseph Studer - Training That Travels
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Joseph Studer, technical training manager of Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), to discuss how Tremco CPG is bringing industry-leading expertise directly to contractors, where they are, when they need it. With their “On the Road” training program, they aren’t ...
Grow Your Metal Business with the Right Tech Stack
In this MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards talks to Dave Chapman of Estimating Edge about how technology is changing the way roofing contractors do business. Karen and Dave discuss what makes up a tech stack and why it matters for growing a successful roofing company. They explore what a tech stack really ...
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 ...
Extend your ladder safety training
By Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund. Refresh your ladder training with this overview of ladder extension safety. In pretty much any construction trade, there will be a time in which you will need to use a ladder. This is especially true in the roofing industry where working at heights is the ...
Extiende tu capacitación en seguridad con escaleras
Por Kevin Lindley, FRSA Fondo de Autoasegurados. Actualiza tu capacitación sobre escaleras con esta visión general sobre la seguridad en el uso de escaleras de extensión. En casi cualquier oficio de construcción, habrá un momento en el que necesitará usar una escalera. Esto es especialmente cierto en la industria de techado, donde ...
Help homeowners weather the storm
By GAF. Roofing contractors can play a critical role in helping communities recover from storm damage – lead with confidence when you’re backed by GAF’s support. As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe, homeowners are looking for trusted professionals who can guide them through resilient roofing solutions that meet evolving ...
