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<title>Conference highlights from ABAA 2026</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/conference-highlights-from-abaa-2026</link>
<description>conference-highlights-from-abaa-2026</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Two days of learning, networking and industry recognition.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the beginning of May, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/air-barrier-association-of-america-abaa">Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)</a> brought building enclosures professionals from across the industry together for their annual conference. Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota this year, the conference featured a full schedule of networking opportunities and education sessions!&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Networking&nbsp;</h3>

<p>On the networking side of things, the conference featured an extensive expo floor with leading companies like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rainscreen-association-in-north-america-raina">Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corporation">Sika</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/dupont-tedlar">DuPont Tedlar</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/vaproshield">VaproShield</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a> in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were also notable events to attend, like the Board Meet &amp; Greet, a keynote session from Brian Callaghan and Mary Kilnay and the much-anticipated ABAA awards ceremony!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The award ceremony saw a variety of celebrations and recognitions, including the distribution of the Years of Service Award (which recognizes ABAA members who have completed 12 consecutive years of service as directors) to Peter Barrett, Andre Desjarlais, Brian Stroik and Craig Wetmore. Further, Matthew Giambrone was given the Leadership Award and Uri Portillo received the Staff Recognition Award.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the Peter Spafford Award, it went to Spray Foam Technologies of Kentucky for getting the &ldquo;minimum number of audits (10 per year for 2 years, totaling 20) with a minimum percentage (95%) of audits without any demerits.&rdquo; And last but not least, the Air Barrier QAP Award was presented to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1401373815355287&amp;set=pb.100064480461171.-2207520000&amp;type=3">13 different organizations</a> who each showcased exceptional air barrier installation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Education&nbsp;</h3>

<p>On the education side of the event, attendees were given the opportunity to accumulate one AIA continuing education credit per hour of conference education sessions attended! These education sessions were divided into two tracks to help professionals get the most out of their time at the conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first track focused on foundational education. For example, one such course was led by Robert Dazel from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tremco">Tremco</a>, &ldquo;Building Enclosure Architectural Details - Conveying Construction Drawing Clarity.&rdquo; This course walked through the anatomy of the building envelope and helped attendees understand how to design airtight, watertight and energy efficient buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the second track, featuring more intermediate and advanced presentations, attendees could participate in courses such as Donald B. Snell (Building Forensics Group)&rsquo;s seminar. Titled &ldquo;Catastrophic Failures and the Net Effect of Design and Construction Errors on Moisture Management,&rdquo; this session explored how &ldquo;<a href="https://abaaconference.com/2026-showbook/">seemingly minor design and construction flaws can compound into major building and HVAC system failures, often with costly consequences</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://abaaconference.com/2026-presentations/"><strong>Didn&rsquo;t get a chance to attend or want to refresh your memory of the show? ABAA has downloadable files sharing the highlights from each of the presentations!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Celebra la industria del roofing este junio</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/celebra-la-industria-del-roofing-este-junio</link>
<description>celebra-la-industria-del-roofing-este-junio</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>&iexcl;La Semana Nacional del Roofing 2026 se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 7 al 13 de junio y es el momento perfecto para mostrar tu orgullo por la industria del roofing!&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Cada a&ntilde;o, la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>&nbsp;organiza un evento llamado National Roofing Week. El objetivo de esta iniciativa es crear conciencia sobre el &ldquo;<a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week">papel esencial que desempe&ntilde;an los techos y los contratistas profesionales de roofing en cada comunidad</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&iquest;C&oacute;mo puedes participar? &iexcl;Es muy sencillo: comparte tu historia! NRCA invita a los profesionales de toda la industria a compartir fotos y videos utilizando el hashtag #NationalRoofingWeek2026. Adem&aacute;s, han creado una gu&iacute;a tem&aacute;tica para cada d&iacute;a de la semana:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Domingo:</strong> Inicio de la National Roofing Week&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Lunes:</strong> Proyectos destacados &mdash; comparte fotos mostrando los proyectos residenciales y comerciales m&aacute;s representativos de tu empresa.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Martes:</strong> Proyectos comunitarios &mdash; comparte im&aacute;genes que muestren las iniciativas ben&eacute;ficas o de apoyo a la comunidad realizadas por tu empresa.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Mi&eacute;rcoles:</strong> Reconocimiento al equipo &mdash; comparte fotos de los colaboradores de tu empresa.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Jueves:</strong> Capacitaci&oacute;n del equipo &mdash; comparte im&aacute;genes que demuestren c&oacute;mo capacitan a sus trabajadores.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Viernes:</strong> Celebraci&oacute;n &mdash; comparte fotos mostrando c&oacute;mo tu empresa celebr&oacute; la National Roofing Week.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>S&aacute;bado:</strong> Cierre y resumen de la semana.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Participar en redes sociales no solo ayuda a fortalecer la comunidad y brinda la oportunidad de destacar el incre&iacute;ble trabajo de tu equipo, tambi&eacute;n contribuye a dar mayor visibilidad a la industria y al papel fundamental que desempe&ntilde;an los profesionales del roofing en la protecci&oacute;n de personas y propiedades. &iquest;Quieres ir un paso m&aacute;s all&aacute;? &iexcl;<a href="https://industry.nrca.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=NRCAStoreList&amp;site=nrca&amp;es3_key=c6a0779d-7cb9-4f69-a677-c11783f891a5">Consigue camisetas de <em>National Roofing Week</em></a> para tu equipo! Las existencias son limitadas, as&iacute; que ord&eacute;nalas cuanto antes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La edici&oacute;n de este a&ntilde;o de National Roofing Week es posible gracias al apoyo de varios patrocinadores de la industria: <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, Hanover Architectural Products, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a>, OMG Roofing Products y TuffWrap.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>M&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n en</strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week">www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Celebrating student talent and careers in the skilled trades</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/celebrating-student-talent-and-careers-in-the-skilled-trades</link>
<description>celebrating-student-talent-and-careers-in-the-skilled-trades</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jenny Yu.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The SkillsUSA 2026 Championship will connect students, educators, contractors and manufacturers through hands-on skilled trades competitions.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After a year of honing their skills and participating in local competitions, students from across the country are set to compete at the culminating event: the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/skillsusa">SkillsUSA</a> 2026 Championship. Taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from June 1-5, 2026, the event brings together more that 6,700 state champions competing across 114 skilled and leadership contests as part of the broader National Leadership &amp; Skills Conference (NLSC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>On top of providing the platform for students to compete and showcase their talent, the SkillsUSA program builds the next generation of skilled professionals and elevates the value of careers in the trades. Roofing continues to expand its presence at the event as students can explore career opportunities and compete in roofing-related challenges including Commercial Roofing and Teamwork. According to the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>, the competitions are designed to connect career and technical education students with real-world industry opportunities while helping address the skilled labor shortage facing roofing contractors nationwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here at RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, we are excited to be a sponsor of the NRCA Roofing Pavilion, the event&rsquo;s central hub for students and CTE teachers to connect with industry professionals on training and career opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additional sponsors supporting the NRCA booth include <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc">ABC Supply</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/central-states-manufacturing-inc">Central States Manufacturing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/elevate">Elevate&trade;</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems">IB Roof Systems&trade;</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leister">Leister</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrp">National Roofing Partners</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rt3">Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO&reg;</a>. This robust participation reflects industry-wide collaboration to help SkillsUSA continue to grow as a pipeline for skilled professionals entering the trades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The SkillsUSA Championships have become a critical recruiting and education platform for the roofing industry. NRCA notes if even 5% of SkillsUSA students entered roofing careers, the industry could gain more than 5,000 new workers annually.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>To learn more about the 2026 SkillsUSA Championships, the Roofing Pavilion and ways to get involved, visit the <a href="https://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/">SkillsUSA</a> and <a href="https://www.nrca.net/workforce-development/skillsusa/roofing-professionals">NRCA</a> websites. We hope to see you there!&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Celebrate the roofing industry this June</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/celebrate-the-roofing-industry-this-june</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>National Roofing Week 2026 will be June 7-13 and it&rsquo;s the perfect time to show your roofing pride!&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Each year, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> hosts an event called National Roofing Week. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week">essential role roofs and professional roofing contractors play in every community</a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>How do you participate? It&rsquo;s as simple as sharing your story! NRCA invites professionals across the industry to share photos and videos through the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 hashtag. NRCA has created a week-long guide of themes to post about:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Sunday:</strong> National Roofing Week kickoff&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Monday:</strong> Signature projects &mdash; share photos showcasing your company&rsquo;s signature residential and commercial projects&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Tuesday:</strong> Charitable projects &mdash; share photos that demonstrate your company&rsquo;s charitable giving&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Wednesday:</strong> Employee appreciation &mdash; share photos of your company&rsquo;s employees&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Thursday:</strong> Employee training &mdash; share photos that demonstrate how you train your workers&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Friday:</strong> Celebration &mdash; share photos showing us how your company celebrated National Roofing Week&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Saturday:</strong> Wrap-up&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Not only does participating through social media help build community and give you an opportunity to brag about your incredible team, but it also helps raise visibility of the industry and the critical role roofing professionals play in protecting people and properties. Want to go the extra mile in support? Get your crews <a href="https://industry.nrca.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=NRCAStoreList&amp;site=nrca&amp;es3_key=c6a0779d-7cb9-4f69-a677-c11783f891a5">National Roofing Week T-shirts</a>! Supplies are limited, so order soon!&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year&rsquo;s National Roofing Week is made possible by a variety of industry sponsors: <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, Hanover Architectural Products, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a>, OMG Roofing Products and Tuffwrap.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Learn more at <a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week">www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Get your tickets for ABAA’s conference</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/get-your-tickets-for-abaas-conference</link>
<description>get-your-tickets-for-abaas-conference</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Whether you&rsquo;re an attendee or an exhibitor, you don&rsquo;t want to miss this premier air barrier event!&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/air-barrier-association-of-america-abaa">Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)</a> will be hosting their annual building enclosure conference and trade show this May! This two-day show (<strong>May 5-6, 2026</strong>) will be held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is an unparalleled opportunity for design professionals, general contractors, air barrier contractors, consultants and testing labs to network, learn and grow together.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Come as an attendee&nbsp;</h3>

<p>For attendees, this is your chance to earn valuable professional credits, network with industry leaders and discover the latest innovations in the air barrier world. There will be 22 dynamic presentations from top building enclosure experts sharing real-world insights and best practices across the two days of programming, offering professionals a chance to earn up to 12 total credits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>There will also be unique in-person training opportunities that combine classroom learning with hands-on experiences. These trainings run a bit longer than the rest of the program, as they are divided into three core modules over three days (<strong>May 5-7, 2026</strong>). This year&rsquo;s tracks include self-adhered/fluid applied installer training (SA/FL), spray polyurethane foam installer training (SPF) and auditor training.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The best part? ABAA is providing &ldquo;all BEC members, specification writers and architectural firm employees with a discounted rate.&rdquo; Please note, these rates do not apply for the installer or field auditor training courses. <a href="https://abaaconference.com/contact/">Contact ABAA to learn more about eligiblity for these discounts.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Exhibit on in the expo hall&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Looking for a way to meet your clients face-to-face? Consider exhibiting at ABAA&rsquo;s annual building enclosure conference and trade show! The expo hall at the show is strategically placed at the heart of the event, giving you a great opportunity to gain exposure, build partnerships and foster new business growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to showcase your offerings alongside industry leaders like <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/vaproshield">VaproShield</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tremco">Tremco</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corporation">Sika</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rainscreen-association-in-north-america-raina">RAiNA</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://abaaconference.com/"><strong>Learn more about the show and why it&rsquo;s a great investment in your future, both as an attendee and an exhibitor.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/get-ready-for-national-roofing-week-2026</link>
<description>get-ready-for-national-roofing-week-2026</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Roofing is the hidden hero in many people&rsquo;s lives; roofs protect their homes, families, businesses and possessions from the elements. To raise awareness about the significance of roofing and the important work of professionals across the roofing industry, the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> will be hosting their annual National Roofing Week from June 7-13, 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the week, NRCA will be sharing stories from professionals around the industry across their social media platforms. NRCA encourages members to &ldquo;<a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week/social-media">share their stories</a> of charitable giving, crew and staff appreciation and signature roofing projects&rdquo; by using the #NationalRoofingWeek2026 tag.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another great way to show your support for this initiative is by <a href="https://industry.nrca.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=NRCAStoreList&amp;site=nrca&amp;es3_key=c6a0779d-7cb9-4f69-a677-c11783f891a5">decking your crew out in National Roofing Week swag</a>! These shirts are a great way to show your roofing pride with style. You can find more <a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week/member-resources">detailed information about participation</a> and <a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week/member-resources">National Roofing Week assets</a> to use in your photos and videos online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year&rsquo;s event is sponsored by a variety of industry-leading companies, including <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo</a>, Hanover Architectural Products, OMG Roofing Products, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a> and TuffWrap. If you need more information on National Roofing Week, contact NRCA Director of Communications Krista Berns (847-493-7531 or <a href="mailto:kberns@nrca.net">kberns@nrca.net</a>) or NRCA Social Media Manager Madison Mahoney (847-493-7548 or <a href="mailto:mmahoney@nrca.net">mmahoney@nrca.net</a>).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.nrca.net/news-events/national-roofing-week"><strong>Join the NRCA in celebrating the essential work your crew does each day and promote the importance of hiring professionals!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>IIBEC 2026 heads to Sacramento</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/iibec-2026-heads-to-sacramento</link>
<description>iibec-2026-heads-to-sacramento</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jenny Yu.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Building enclosure professionals won&rsquo;t want to miss out on this annual industry event!&nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)</a> is gearing up for its <a href="https://2026.iibecconvention.org/">2026 International Convention and Trade Show</a>, set to take place <strong>March 12&ndash;15</strong> in Sacramento, California, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. This annual event draws building enclosure professionals, including roofing consultants, architects, engineers and product manufacturers, for education, networking and industry insights. Registration is now open, with early rates available through February 6, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Attendees will find a robust program that includes educational sessions covering topics ranging from roofing, waterproofing, sustainability and codes, as well as other related topics designed to advance professional knowledge and earn continuing education hours. A two-day trade show with more than 140 exhibiting companies will spotlight the latest roofing, exterior wall and building enclosure products and services. Participants can connect with manufacturers, consultants and peers on the show floor, which also features product demonstrations and sponsored receptions. The Coffee Shops&trade; will be there with a sound stage sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> &mdash; be sure to stop by!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyond the exhibit hall, IIBEC has arranged a wide variety of exciting activities for attendees to participate in. The schedule opens with auxiliary seminars and networking opportunities on March 12, followed by formal welcome receptions, an annual awards ceremony and specialty events such as a golf tournament and an emerging professionals reception. The convention also hosts the Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards on March 14, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hotel accommodations are available in the Sacramento area to assist attendees in securing convenient lodging near the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. IIBEC has secured official room blocks at the Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Residence Inn and The Citizen Hotel. Early planning is encouraged, as Sacramento draws visitors from across the United States and beyond for this premier industry gathering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A wide range of sponsorship packages are still available, each including prominent recognition and unique opportunities for memorable convention engagement. Current sponsors include <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/elevate">Elevate&trade;</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/sika-corporation">Sika</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/versico-roofing-systems">Versico Roofing Systems</a> (platinum sponsors); <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/anchor-products">Anchor Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/hb-fuller">H.B. Fuller</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems">IB Roof Systems&trade;</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/usg">USG Securock&reg; Brand</a> (gold sponsors); and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://2026.iibecconvention.org/register"><strong>Register today to secure early registration and explore the latest developments in roofing, waterproofing and building enclosure design!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Students in the spotlight: SkillsUSA success</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Roofing made its mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA, inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and showing thousands of students why the future looks brighter from the rooftop.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/08/nrca-students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success-1.png" style="float:left; height:330px; margin-right:20px; width:247px" />The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership &amp; Skills Conference (NLSC) was a celebration of hands-on talent, industry partnerships and student potential. With record-breaking attendance rumored to be 18,000 strong, the energy on the show floor was unmistakable. For the roofing industry, it marked another major step forward in introducing future generations to the viability of a career in roofing as well as an effort to help close the skilled labor gap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SkillsUSA is a national organization dedicated to solving one of the country&rsquo;s most urgent workforce challenges: the widening gap between job openings and trained professionals. Each year, more than 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers join SkillsUSA across nearly 5,000 schools in all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to compete in over 130 skilled trades. Students begin with local competitions, then advance to the state-level competition and the first-place winners from each of those competitions then travel to Atlanta, Georgia for the national competition, this year taking place June 23-27.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<h3>Roofing&rsquo;s rise&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Roofing was officially added to the national competition lineup of skills in 2023, and it&rsquo;s been quickly gaining traction and recognition. This year, 21 students from 17 states earned their place at the national competition by advancing through state-level contests. The competition was divided into high school and college/postsecondary categories, with winners earning cash prizes, trophies and valuable industry tools. This year, we had 15 high school and six post-secondary students competing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/08/nrca-students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success-2.png" style="float:right; height:300px; margin-left:20px'; width:404px" /><strong>High school division:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>First place:</strong> Damien Holloway, Florida&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Second place:</strong> Brigham Richardson, Arizona&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Third place:</strong> Nathan Luz-Santos, Tennessee&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>College/postsecondary division:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>First place:</strong> Samuel Oelfke, Minnesota&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Second place:</strong> Chenxi Huang, Florida&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Third place:</strong> Kelly Cosgrove, New York&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>First-place winners received $1,500, a championship belt and a Leister Triac ST handheld hot air welder.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Hands-on, head-turning booth&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Roofing was bigger and better than last year! We had larger scaffolding and remained the only two-story booth in all three halls. Multiple roofing systems were also represented this year. Upstairs, two different types of roofing systems were installed to reveal the layers that go into each of them &ndash; one was TPO and the other was EPDM. Asphalt shingles were also installed around the perimeter of the safety fencing. Multiple sponsors had tables set up this year for more education and interaction with the students to really showcase how many different facets of the roofing industry there are. Sponsors included: <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>, <a href="https://thecoffeeshops.online/">The Coffee Shops</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/rt3">Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/leister">Leister</a>, OMG, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/elevate">Elevate</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/abc-supply-co-inc">ABC Supply</a>, Atlas, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/central-states-manufacturing-inc">Central States</a>, <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/eagleview">Eagleview</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrp">National Roofing Partners (NRP)</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, Roofing Contractor, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems">IB Roof Systems</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The talk of the show was the heat welding though. Johns Manville had three people stationed upstairs helping those who ventured there learn how to heat weld TPO. &ldquo;It felt like we had half the show floor come through our booth on Tuesday,&rdquo; said Karen Edwards, COO of The Coffee Shops. &ldquo;Everyone was excited to be here, learn something new, like the heat welding and share what they were excited about.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/08/nrca-students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success-3.png" style="float:left; height:240px; margin-right:20px; width:320px" />Being stationed at the exit of the scaffolding was really exciting for us at The Coffee Shops. We met students, parents, advisors and others who were invited to chat with us, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLZgwK4qEIlXAWv2xa53f7d">live on our YouTube channel</a>, to share their experiences at the Roofing Pavilion. And doing a quick interview also meant they got a special roofing pin. The pins are all the rage here. Each state and territory has its own unique design, and everyone strives to collect them all, along with any special industry pins. This year, the Roofing Pavilion offered two: one for anybody stopping by the booth, and the other for people who went upstairs, tried heat welding, interacted with sponsor booths and then joined us for an interview about what their favorite part was &ndash; generally heat welding!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It wasn&rsquo;t just the pins that drew attention to the roofing pavilion, we also had some special guests join us Tuesday morning. Fox Business News did a live 90-second story from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;v=1407222180409978&amp;rdid=a4wIAdqHWUn8QkPo">the top of our Roofing Pavilion</a>, and they talked to last year&#39;s winner, Brandon Lopez, as well as his advisor, Bryan Raeckelboom with Golden Strip Career Center in South Carolina. And then Ty Pennington with Rock the Block joined us again this year and did some videos up on top of the roofing pavilion.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/08/nrca-students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success-4.png" style="float:right; height:350px; margin-left:20px; width:262px" />Voices of the next generation&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Not only were students thrilled to be featured in our live YouTube videos, but they&rsquo;re so eager to learn and curious about roofing and what the world of trades has to offer. I continue to be amazed by their professionalism. They are articulate, excited and hungry to learn. They ask thoughtful questions and share their interest in trying different trades before settling on a career path. It was great to see how many were intrigued by roofing after interacting with our booth. &ldquo;The students that we talked to are so well spoken. I&#39;m always so impressed with how well they speak their thoughts, how excited they are to be here and just learn anything. And they ask a lot of great questions,&rdquo; Karen shared.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>A win for workforce development&nbsp;</h3>

<p>This event is part of a broader effort by NRCA and industry stakeholders to spotlight roofing as a rewarding career path and introduce the trade to more young people. By integrating roofing into SkillsUSA, NRCA and its partners are helping students discover new possibilities, develop critical skills and connect directly with employers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/08/nrca-students-in-the-spotlight-skillsusa-success-5.png" style="float:left; height:250px; margin-right:20px; width:334px" />Whether you&rsquo;re a contractor, manufacturer or supplier, the message is clear: the roofing industry needs you to help shape the next generation. One of the most effective ways to get involved is by partnering with local trade schools to bring training and mentorship to students who are ready to work. During our interviews with the roofing competitors when asked how they got interested in roofing, they all had the same answer &ndash; because someone came and talked to them about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the industry looks toward the future, these young competitors remind us that talent is out there &mdash; it just needs a platform, encouragement and the right tools. At SkillsUSA, roofing found all three.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLZgwK4qEIlXAWv2xa53f7d"><strong>We&rsquo;re already looking forward to next year! If you weren&rsquo;t able to make it or are curious to hear from students and sponsors, check out our YouTube playlist &ndash; live from SkillsUSA!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>PVC roofing reclaims the spotlight</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/pvc-roofing-reclaims-the-spotlight</link>
<description>pvc-roofing-reclaims-the-spotlight</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Industry experts are revealing why durability and resilience are driving a PVC roofing renaissance.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>As the roofing industry sharpens its focus on long-term performance and environmental responsibility, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems">IB Roof Systems</a> CEO Jason Stanley spotlighted PVC as a trusted, forward-looking solution during a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/jason-stanleypartnering-with-consultants-for-success">live Roofing Road Trips&reg;</a> at the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)</a> 2025 show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jason tackled the hard truths facing commercial roofing, particularly the industry&#39;s shift back toward PVC after years of chasing newer, cheaper options. &ldquo;TPO came in the marketplace with such a presence,&rdquo; he explained, &ldquo;but I think we&rsquo;re seeing the turn of TPO. People are turning back to a bit of resilience.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That resilience, Jason argued, is becoming essential as roof lifespans shorten and environmental concerns grow. Citing attorney and industry expert <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a>, Jason noted, &ldquo;We sell disposable roofs today. While many have 30-year warranties, many of them are being replaced in less than 15 years. And we&rsquo;re filling our landfills with these roofs.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jason&#39;s message resonated clearly with the IIBEC trade show, a gathering of roofing consultants and industry professionals who, as he put it, &quot;want to talk about resilience, and who want to talk about durability.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a markedly different atmosphere than at more contractor-focused trade shows, Jason observed. &ldquo;Contractors at IRE want to see what&rsquo;s new and shiny. Roof consultants love facts, data and they love to read.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jason expressed that the partnership between IB Roof Systems and Kingspan is more than a business deal, it&rsquo;s a catalyst for raising the bar in roofing performance and durability. &ldquo;They want to buy good companies and then give them CapEx dollars to really grow and mature in the industry,&rdquo; he said of Kingspan. That growth, he added, has already brought top-tier talent and new momentum to IB Roof Systems. The partnership also reinforces IB&rsquo;s focus on resilient, long-lasting solutions, aligning capital investment with the industry&rsquo;s growing demand for high-performance, sustainable roofing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This kind of long-term investment through company mergers and acquisitions reinforces Jason&rsquo;s thought that the industry is returning to resiliency and more sustainable products. As the market moves away from short-term solutions, partnerships like this one highlight how innovation, sustainability and smart capital investment can help meet the demand for long-lasting roofing systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the technical merits of PVC, Jason pointed to its strength in critical infrastructure markets such as data centers, cold storage and semiconductor facilities. &ldquo;Those people want PVC. Those are really critical buildings. They&rsquo;re all buy and hold, and they want a PVC roof.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The increasing threat of extreme weather and the growing demand for solar-ready rooftops necessitates more durable products like PVC.&nbsp; Jason highlighted <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific Building Products</a> for its recent whitepapers advocating for stronger roof assemblies. &ldquo;A coverboard makes my roof better. A coverboard makes everybody&rsquo;s roof better,&rdquo; he said, calling its inclusion &ldquo;a major ticket.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jason brought a clear message to the stage: roofing must evolve with purpose. His unwavering emphasis on durability, sustainability and high-performance roofing systems set a clear tone, one that resonated deeply with an audience looking for solutions that last.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/jason-stanleypartnering-with-consultants-for-success-podcast-transcript">Read the transcript</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/jason-stanleypartnering-with-consultants-for-success">Listen to the podcast</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNo4ub8ozA4">Watch the interview</a> to learn more about how roofing leaders are rethinking product strategy in a rapidly changing market!</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>The Roofing Alliance continues to give back</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/the-roofing-alliance-continues-to-give-back</link>
<description>the-roofing-alliance-continues-to-give-back</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Heidi J. Ellsworth.</p>

<h2>The Roofing Alliance Spring Meeting offered meaningful updates, outstanding networking and renewed energy for the year ahead.</h2>

<p>The April 2025 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofing-alliance">Roofing Alliance</a> Member Meeting, held at Paradise Point Resort &amp; Spa in San Diego, delivered vital industry updates and highlighted the growing impact of the Roofing Alliance&rsquo;s core initiatives. President Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing opened the meeting by welcoming attendees and setting the tone for a dynamic and productive gathering.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/05/roofing-alliance-continues-to-give-back-3.JPG" style="float:right; height:300px; padding-left:20px; width:400px" />Finance Committee Chairman Jason Dark presented the financial report, followed by a timely market outlook from Jack Krapf of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Krapf discussed current economic volatility and shared insight into key concerns surrounding national debt refinancing, tariffs and immigration policy &mdash; important topics affecting members businesses. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Roofing Alliance Executive Director Alison LaValley led the committee updates, emphasizing the remarkable work of Roofing Alliance volunteers across several initiatives. These included the Student Competition, the Ronald McDonald House Charities partnership, MVP Program, Clemson University partnership and roofing curriculum, SkillsUSA engagement, sustainability efforts, and the creation of the new Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership.</p>

<p>Kyle Thomas of Thomas Roofing, chairman of the Construction Management Committee, recapped the successful 2025 Student Competition and announced that planning for the 2026 event at the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo </a>in Las Vegas is already underway. He also previewed a fall faculty retreat that will support construction management professors in bringing more roofing-focused curriculum to their programs. Dennis Conway of Commercial Roofers noted the growing number of construction graduates entering the roofing profession, many with entrepreneurial aspirations, a positive sign for the industry&#39;s future.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2025/05/roofing-alliance-continues-to-give-back-2.JPG" style="float:left; height:240px; padding-right:20px; width:320px" />Professor Dhaval Gajjar shared a comprehensive update on the Roofing Alliance-Clemson University partnership, which continues to evolve and expand after seven years. Notable initiatives include a three-course online certificate program designed to attract and retain roofing professionals, the publication of three textbooks dedicated to roofing education and a large-scale project documenting sustainability and resiliency within the roofing industry. The upcoming fourth course will focus on sustainability and resiliency and is expected to lead to the creation of a roofing minor. All these efforts support the vision behind the Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, which will serve as a groundbreaking hub for advancing leadership, innovation, and sustainability in roofing.</p>

<p>Members were energized by these developments. Piers Dormeyer of <a href="https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/directory/eagleview">EagleView</a> encouraged attendees to take advantage of the new educational resources, especially the <a href="https://cpe.clemson.edu/browse/clemsoncpe/construction-management">certificate training program</a>, to help strengthen the future roofing workforce. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Roofing Alliance Senior Advisor Bill Good followed with an update on the Roofing Alliance&rsquo;s longstanding partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, which began in 2017. Since then, the Roofing Alliance has helped inspect and maintain roofs, contributed to more than 20 reroofing and expansion projects, and provided more than $3 million in donated services and materials.</p>

<p>One of the most memorable moments of the meeting was the announcement of the 2024-25 Bennett Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate outstanding volunteerism and significant contributions in support of the Roofing Alliance and the roofing industry. This year&rsquo;s recipient, Dudley Miles of J.D. Miles &amp; Sons, was recognized with a heartfelt tribute video celebrating his remarkable impact. <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2aw70D-FfA&amp;t=2s">Watch the video here</a>.</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:center"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q2aw70D-FfA?si=9sCacB7h_kg-V28s" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The meeting also marked a transition in leadership, as Reed Gooding passed the presidency to Greg Hudson of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/georgia-pacific">Georgia-Pacific</a>. Both leaders have shown unwavering dedication to the Roofing Alliance and its mission. The membership&#39;s commitment to the Roofing Alliance&#39;s four pillars&mdash;Technology, Education, Philanthropy and Sustainability &mdash; is both inspiring and foundational to its continued success.</p>

<p>The Roofing Alliance Spring Meeting offered meaningful updates, outstanding networking and renewed energy for the year ahead.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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