IRE – International Roofing Expo

International Roofing Expo announces the 2026 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program winners

February 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The awards program is an industry recognition program that celebrates the most cutting-edge solutions that are available in the roofing and exteriors sector. Informa Markets, The International Roofing Expo® (IRE), announced the winners of their annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program for People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice. The awards program, ...

Contributing at a higher level

February 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...

RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry

February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...

Top January articles: Awards, education and more

NRCA announces 2026-27 officers and directors

January 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

All 2026-27 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 139th Annual Convention January 20-22 in Las Vegas. Chad Collins, executive vice president of Roofing Corp of America, Atlanta, was elected chairman of the board, and Sherri Miles, ...

CYE Enterprises honored with 2026 CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award

January 28, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.

The award honors charitable works performed by NRCA contractor members between January 1, 2025, and November 24, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA, Chicago, have announced CYE Enterprises, Jackson, Florida, as the grand-prize winner of the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award for its charitable efforts with Blessing Others All ...

NRCA announces 2026 Gold Circle winners

January 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Gold Circle Awards were given to NRCA members who made significant contributions to the roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 31st annual Gold Circle Awards January 21 at the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception in Las Vegas during the 2026 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards were ...

Dennis Runyan receives NRCA's John Bradford Volunteer Award

January 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Runyan received the award during the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception as part of the 2026 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Dennis Runyan, former owner of Dryspace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the recipient of the John Bradford Volunteer Award. Runyan received the ...

Celebrating 10 years of women in roofing

Celebrating 10 years of National Women in Roofing

January 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Inspiring leadership stories, meaningful education, hands-on training and a powerful sense of community made NWIR Days 2026 an event to remember. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2026. Karen Edwards: National Women in Roofing 2026 just ended, and ...

International Roofing Expo concludes largest-ever edition, setting new standards for industry collaboration

January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded programming to compliment growing verticals and innovation define the 2026 event. The International Roofing Expo, (IRE) the leading destination for residential and commercial roofing and exteriors professionals, concluded its largest edition to date. Thousands of craftsmen gathered for three days of product discovery, access to the newest ...