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IRE – International Roofing Expo
Celebrate the roofing industry this June
By Emma Peterson. National Roofing Week 2026 will be June 7-13 and it’s the perfect time to show your roofing pride! Each year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosts an event called National Roofing Week. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the “essential role roofs ...
Building a more versatile business with spray foam
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors looking to differentiate in 2026 are finding new opportunities in spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems that solve challenges traditional systems can’t always address. For contractors looking to grow their commercial capabilities, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) can be more than another system to offer. It can ...
Reimagined roof repair packaging
By Dani Sheehan. Sometimes the most meaningful product innovations come in the smallest design changes. Innovation isn’t always about creating an entirely new product. Sometimes it’s about rethinking how existing products perform on the job. During a live demonstration at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, KARNAK highlighted not only ...
Being the change in the coatings industry
By Jenny Yu. RCMA’s new membership program gives contractors the opportunity to expand their expertise, grow their business and contribute to the advancement of coatings in the marketplace. After dedicating over 10 years in the construction industry working for big firms, Jon Hudson and Brody Christenson realized it was ...
Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
Momentum builds as Roof Coatings Manufacturer Association (RCMA) advances innovation and leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Join RCMA this October in Atlanta for the 2026 Fall Meeting. At The Coffee Shops™, we are committed to sharing timely industry information while supporting the associations that move roofing forward. Organizations like the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) play a vital role in advancing education, advocacy and ...
Roofing Alliance Student Competition team from Auburn University earns first place at International Roofing Expo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. From digital models to real-world execution, Auburn University students demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence in roofing. The Roofing Alliance 2026 Student Competition brought together top construction management programs from across the country, challenging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world roofing scenarios. Rising to the top, Auburn University ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Sherri Miles explains how SkillsUSA is creating a stronger talent pipeline for the roofing industry. Across the United States, SkillsUSA regional competitions are heating up in preparation for the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia this ...
Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June. Roofing is the hidden hero in many people’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 ...
4 practical takeaways on what AI use looks like in practice
By The Coffee Shops™. From marketing to operations, AI is beginning to reshape how roofing companies work — but success depends on how it’s used. On the final morning of International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, a packed room of contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals gathered early for a timely conversation ...
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