IRE – International Roofing Expo

Coatings, community and what’s next for RCMA

May 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Get insight into RCMA’s plans for the rest of 2025. The Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has been representing asphaltic and solar reflective roof coating manufacturers and applicators for over 40 years. With more than 70 members who manufacture or supply roof coating products, RCMA continues to advance the ...

The Roofing Alliance continues to give back

May 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance Spring Meeting offered meaningful updates, outstanding networking and renewed energy for the year ahead. The April 2025 Roofing Alliance Member Meeting, held at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, delivered vital industry updates and highlighted the growing impact of the Roofing Alliance’s core ...

Record-breaking International Roofing Expo returns to San Antonio elevating industry standards

March 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Themes focused on technology across tools and materials, creating safer work environments, preparing for weatherproof building as well as new developments in energy efficient and recycled resources. The International Roofing Expo (IRE), North America's largest roofing and exteriors event, convened over 600 exhibitors from over 15 countries, and nearly 16,000 industry ...

International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program

March 20, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...

Perspective on the industry from those with their boots on the ground

March 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. From tariffs to AI and everything between, this contractor panel shared an overview of the trends in the roofing industry this year. One of the best parts of attending trade shows like the International Roofing Expo (IRE) is getting to learn about the roofing industry as a whole by ...

Why 2025 is a pivotal year for the roofing industry

March 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. From shifting insurance policies to economic pressures and evolving customer expectations, staying ahead means staying informed. The roofing industry is at a crossroads in 2025, with economic pressures, regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations reshaping the landscape. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, the live Coffee Conversations, sponsored ...

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That’s a wrap on IRE 2025!

March 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Coffee Shops crew reflects on our favorite interactions, interviews, booths and moments of IRE 2025. Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the final day of the International Roofing Expo. Tim Ellsworth: My favorite story of IRE week happened today. I met ...

IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more

March 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...

IRE day 1, here we go!

February 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Floor interviews, new product releases, Para Latinos awards and more! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the first full day of the International Roofing Expo. Karen Edwards: Day one of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was so busy. There were so many ...