Education & Learning
Paving the way for a skilled workforce
By Jenny Yu. In a time of labor shortages, these associations are teaming up to prove roofing is a pathway to success. According to the RoofersCoffeeShop® 2025 Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by QXO, over 50% of respondents indicated having faced a labor shortage in the field, and another ...
Cement your 2026 World of Concrete schedule
By Emma Peterson. With over 150 education sessions, it’s time to start planning! World of Concrete (WOC) is the place to be if you are looking to level up your knowledge about the masonry and cement industries. Whether you need business advice or specific technical training, you won’t want to ...
A must-attend for industry pros: Join the “Metal Roofing Systems” course!
By Ali Turner, S-5! This course offers continuing education credits, networking opportunities and invaluable information on metal roofing. Are you a contractor, architect, builder, specifier or industry professional involved with metal roofing? Whether you're designing, installing, maintaining, reroofing or specifying materials, this full-day course is tailored for you. The Metal Roofing Systems ...
The next generation takes the stage at IRE 2026
By Roofing Alliance. The Roofing Alliance will be hosting their 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition at this year's International Roofing Expo. The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition this January at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. This hallmark event introduces students to roofing as ...
Reframing the trades
By Jenny Yu. SkillsUSA empowers students to find pride and purpose in technical education while connecting them directly to industry opportunities. As SkillsUSA continues its mission to prepare students for technical and professional excellence, Chelle Travis, the organization’s national executive director, believes the key to solving America’s workforce challenges ...
Inside ABAA’s pre-conference workshops at Buildings XVI
By Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). With 11 targeted sessions, ABAA delivers focused education that addresses modern enclosure challenges and emerging industry trends. The Buildings XVI Conference is drawing industry attention once again, and this year the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is giving participants a head ...
Don’t miss these WOC events
By Emma Peterson. Looking for a way to take your 2026 World of Concrete experience to the max? Mark your calendar for some of these fun events! Every year, World of Concrete brings professionals from concrete and masonry companies across the country together for a week of learning and networking. ...
New architectural plate systems education course offered by ATAS
ATAS now offers a total of 13 courses that are all approved by the AIA for one LU/HSW. Since acquiring the assets of Metal Sales & Service, Inc., including the Metalwërks® line of architectural metal plate systems, earlier this year, ATAS International has developed an educational course focused on that type ...
Cement your trip to the 2026 World of Concrete!
By Emma Peterson. Enter for a chance to win one of 3 WOC Education Super Passes! Kick off the new year right by attending the 2026 World of Concrete show! This is the biggest and only international trade show dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries. The goal of ...
Building better roofers part 3: Why contractor programs drive growth and stability
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Contractor programs power the future of the industry. Strong roofing companies know that success depends on people and process. The most reliable way to build a sustainable business is through consistent training and education that keeps teams skilled and motivated. Contractor programs have become the foundation ...
