Education & Learning
IKO becomes first roofing manufacturer to offer tuition savings through Clemson University and Roofing Alliance partnership
Loyalty program members can save 25% off standard tuition rates, making quality roofing education more accessible. IKO is excited to announce a new joint initiative with Clemson University and the Roofing Alliance to launch a formal education program tailored specifically to the roofing industry. Through IKO University, IKO ROOFPROs across North ...
Solar Installer Event: Brisket, Brackets, Cookies & Clamps
Join the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) and S-5! for a power-packed day of solar education, hands-on demos, networking, free lunch and giveaways! Who: Solar installers and contractors in Colorado What: Enjoy networking, live product demonstrations and the opportunity to earn NABCEP CEUs (1.5 JTA HRS) — We kindly suggest ...
METALCON sessions address building with weather events in mind
Brian Partyka, vice president of development at Carlisle, and Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson, principals and co-founders of Minarc, will present on fire and weather-resistant metal construction. Whether or not you believe the number of disastrous weather events are increasing or worsening, you must acknowledge the importance of improving building ...
Calling all Colorado solar installers!
Join S-5! and the Colorado Solar and Storage Association for a solar installer event you won't want to miss! Are you ready for an exciting day of solar education and networking? Mark your calendars for June 25, 2025, because the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) and S-5! are hosting an ...
Explore the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the U.S.
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 Western Roofing Expo is happening this September in Vegas and we want to see you there! The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has been supporting contractors with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information relevant to roofing and waterproofing since the 1970s. Today, they continue ...
Explore and engage at the 2025 Carolinas Roofing Expo and Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with like-minded professionals and learn and grow together. The Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Associations (CRSMCA) is hosting their annual expo and meeting at the end of June this year! From June 25-27, professionals from around the industry will come together at ...
Roofers turn to trade schools and tech to attract next-gen workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing companies are using training, tech and social media to recruit a younger generation and reshape the industry's future. As the roofing industry faces a generational shift, companies are adopting new strategies to stay competitive in a tight labor market — focusing not just on roofs, but on recruitment. ...
The evolution of retrofit roof testing
By Roof Hugger. From concrete blocks to cutting-edge modeling, Roof Hugger’s journey has redefined what it means to test a roof. If you think roof testing is just about seeing what doesn’t fall apart in a storm, think again. What started in 1991 with a bold idea and a few stacks of ...
5 smart ways to stay ahead of the busy season
By Dani Sheehan. Set yourself up for success by maintaining equipment, reinforcing safety, investing in continuing education and more as you head into peak roofing season. As warmer weather approaches, your business is about to ramp up. Warmer, drier weather creates ideal conditions for spray foam projects, but it also brings challenges ...
A family built on craftsmanship
By Dani Sheehan. Meet Bob and Miles Yglesia, the father-son duo leading Pli-Dek's growth on the east coast. With over 35 years in the waterproofing industry and 25 years installing Pli-Dek systems, Bob Yglesia has seen just about everything the field can throw at a contractor. Today, he’s joined by his son ...
