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Students in the spotlight: SkillsUSA success
By Lauren White. 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. The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) was a celebration of hands-on talent, industry partnerships and student potential. ...
Making a strategic leap into the U.S. roofing market
By Jesse Sanchez. Acquisition signals a deeper push into PVC systems and single-ply roofing solutions. Kingspan, a global insulation and building envelope leader based in Kingscourt, Ireland, has announced its acquisition of Grapevine, Texas-based IB Roof Systems™ — marking the company’s first direct move into the U.S. single-ply roofing market. ...
Global tech sparks change
By Jesse Sanchez. Hear insights from industry experts about AI trade-specific innovation overseas and what's next in the states. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and for the global roofing industry, the changes are already here. While U.S. contractors weigh the risks of automation and unfamiliar technologies, other nations are charging ...
PVC roofing reclaims the spotlight
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts are revealing why durability and resilience are driving a PVC roofing renaissance. As the roofing industry sharpens its focus on long-term performance and environmental responsibility, IB Roof Systems CEO Jason Stanley spotlighted PVC as a trusted, forward-looking solution during a live Roofing Road Trips® at ...
European Trends Influencing the US Roofing Market - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, and a panel of experts. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations from the Coffee Shops. My ...
Spotlighting resilience and collaboration at IIBEC 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Building-envelope leader kicks off event with focus on durability, partnerships and forward-thinking solutions. At the kickoff of International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2025, SOPREMA took the stage to send a clear message: modern roofing isn’t just about the materials, it’s about systems, solutions and working smarter together. ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2025-2026 leadership
Roofing Alliance welcomes Greg Hudson as president and Sherri Miles as vice president. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2025-2026. Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as president and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia will serve as vice president. The ...
SkillsUSA 2025 is heating up!
By Emma Peterson. How the industry has come together to support the next generation of professionals. The 2025 SkillsUSA competition is coming to a close at the end of June with the SkillsUSAChampionships! This is the premier showcase of the United States’ most highly skilled career and technical education students. ...
Jason Stanley – Partnering with Consultants for Success - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of ...
The evolving role of metal in modern building design
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry voices shed light on the latest metal trends, consultant collaborations and market uncertainties at IIBEC 2025. Amid the hum of industry professionals and innovation on display at the 2025 IIBEC Convention, one conversation at the IB Roof Systems-sponsored soundstage stood out. Bob LeClare, director of perimeter edge business ...
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