
Join RoofersCoffeeShop® as we open up conversations about what is top of mind for roofing contractors and the overall roofing industry right now! Two Thursday mornings a month (7 a.m. PT), the team at RCS will video chat with the roofing industry and leading professionals in a Q&A format. Pour a cup of coffee and bring your questions and best practices online as contractors talk to each other while learning from a variety of business and industry experts.
September 24, 2026 - 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by SRS Distribution, we are joined by Brandi McElhaney, show manager at Informa and Keenan Perry, director of field & event marketing at SRS Distribution. They will share the history and continued growth of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) while highlighting what will make the 2027 show stand out. From new products and innovations on the expo floor to education, networking and special events, the panel will cover the opportunities attendees won’t want to miss. They’ll also offer practical advice for first-time attendees, discuss efforts to create a welcoming industry experience and share what roofing professionals can do now to prepare for IRE 2027.
September 17, 2026 - 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT
En este Coffee Conversations® de RoofersCoffeeShop En Español, patrocinado por WTI, Jessica Bravo conversa con Lorna Rojas de Tremco, Alberto Torres de RoofersCoffeeShop y Abad Zarate de AzaPro Roofing sobre un tema de gran importancia para la industria de la construcción: la prevención del suicidio y la salud mental en la comunidad hispana. La salud mental es una parte fundamental de la seguridad en el trabajo, especialmente en una industria donde muchos trabajadores enfrentan largas jornadas, presión económica, responsabilidades familiares y barreras culturales que pueden dificultar la búsqueda de apoyo. Juntos abordarán algunos de los estigmas y creencias que aún existen alrededor de la salud mental, las señales de alerta que pueden indicar que alguien necesita ayuda y cómo iniciar conversaciones que podrían salvar vidas. El panel también explorará la importancia de contar con recursos accesibles en español, formas en que las empresas pueden fortalecer el bienestar de sus equipos y cómo la Semana de Prevención del Suicidio en la Construcción puede ayudar a generar conciencia y promover un cambio duradero dentro de nuestra comunidad.
September 15, 2026 - 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by WTI, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Mandy McIntyre, CM development manager at Weatherproofing Technologies Inc.; Kara (Houck) McCaffrey, chief wellness officer at Houck Group, Inc.; and McKay Daniels CEO of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) for an important discussion on suicide prevention in construction. Mental health is an essential part of workplace safety, especially in construction, where suicide rates remain significantly higher than the general population. Together, they will address common myths, signs that someone may need support and how to start difficult but potentially life-saving conversations. The panel will also explore resources and ways companies can strengthen mental health support and how Construction Suicide Prevention Week can help turn awareness into lasting action.
September 28, 2026 - 2 p.m. PT
You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Western Colloid, coming to you LIVE from the Western Roofing Expo! Join us on day one of the show, Monday, September 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. PT, as we sit down with industry leaders and experts from across the Western U.S. Guests will include manufacturers, distributors and leading contractors sharing their insights and perspectives live from the trade show floor. We'll discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the roofing industry today, along with what contractors and businesses should be watching as we head into 2027. Tune in from the comfort of your home, on your mobile device or join us in person outside our soundstage at the Western Roofing Expo.
September 10, 2026 - 10 a.m. ET | 7 a.m. PT
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by RIIG Technologies, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Denver Riggleman, CEO of RIIG Technologies, and Piers Dormeyer, CEO of EagleView, as they discuss the current state of AI development and adoption across roofing and construction. From EagleView's advancements in aerial imagery and the innovative Horizon platform to RIIG Technologies' work in AI-powered estimating, automation and intelligent business systems, this discussion will provide an insider's perspective on how technology is transforming the way roofing professionals work. Attendees will gain practical insights into how AI can turn physical property data into actionable business intelligence, improve estimating accuracy, identify new sales opportunities and support strategic business growth. This is a must-attend conversation for contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals who want to understand how artificial intelligence is moving from concept to competitive advantage in roofing.