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Education & Learning
Global learning and industry pride: NRCA explores innovation at Dach + Holz in Germany
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. International collaboration brings new ideas home. The Coffee Shops™ were proud to participate in the 2026 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Study Tour to Cologne, Germany and Brussels, Belgium. The tour began in Cologne where the global roofing community gathered for Dach + Holz International, one of the ...
¡No te pierdas la Expo Comercial RCAW 2026!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jesica Bravo. Aprende, compite y conecta en el evento de roodfingres más importante del estado de Washington. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) organizará su expo regional anual el 13 de marzo de 2026 en el Muckleshoot Casino & Resort. Este evento de ...
Young roofers test their skills
By Jesse Sanchez. As U.S. teams competed alongside international peers in Austria, the event became a living example of how respect, workforce development and global standards are shaping roofing’s next generation. From the competition floor at the Student Competition in Innsbruck, Austria, Heidi J. Ellsworth shared candid conversation with industry ...
Sharing the industry’s stories, feeling the momentum
From packed aisles and live demonstrations to soundstage interviews and meaningful conversations, WOC 2026 showcased the innovation and heart of the industry. World of Concrete (WOC) 2026 defined the scale and energy of the construction trades coming together this year. Our crew had the unique opportunity to be present at ...
Innovation, education and the momentum moving the industry forward
Across the show floor, soundstage interviews and educational sessions, IRE 2026 made it clear that the roofing industry is not standing still. While community defines the heart of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), innovation defines its pace. From AI-driven tools and smarter products to immersive booths and hands-on demonstrations, our ...
Innovación, educación y el impulso que mueve a la industria hacia adelante
En todo el piso de exhibición, las entrevistas en el escenario y las sesiones educativas, IRE 2026 dejó en claro que la industria del techado no se está quedando quieta. Mientras la comunidad define el corazón de la International Roofing Expo (IRE), la innovación define su ritmo. Desde herramientas impulsadas ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Compartiendo las historias de la industria y sintiendo el impulso
Desde pasillos llenos y demostraciones en vivo hasta entrevistas en el set y conversaciones significativas, WOC 2026 mostró la innovación y el corazón de la industria. World of Concrete (WOC) 2026 definió la escala y energía de los oficios de la construcción que se reunieron este año. Nuestro equipo ...
Free online training from S-5!
By Ali Turner, S-5! Why roofing contractors should sign up for S-5! University. In the fast-paced world of roofing, staying ahead of the curve is critical. Whether you’re installing metal roofs, advising homeowners or bidding on commercial projects, knowledge is power. That’s where S-5-University™ comes in. It’s a FREE online training ...
Serving a changing industry in Oklahoma
By Dani Sheehan. See why ORCA’s 2026 Annual Conference matters more than ever this year. Insurance reform, shifting storm patterns, rising costs, labor pressures, private equity and emerging technologies are all converging at once in our industry. How do we navigate these complexities while still moving the needle forward? In ...
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