From amazing food and entertainment to historical attractions and nightlife, Nashville is the place to be — and that’s even truer for the roofing industry converging on Music City for the 2019 International Roofing Expo® .

The Roofing Alliance has announced the finalists of the prestigious Gold Circle Awards honoring outstanding contributions and unique roofing-related jobs and services.  

Roofing Contractor recently checked in with YCC Chairman Chase Lecklider to discuss prominent industry trends and challenges, as well as what the YCC has planned for 2019.

The roofing industry continues to be challenged by workforce issues, especially limited manpower and a skilled-labor shortage.

A panel of roofing contractors will share ideas, successes and challenges of finding and retaining a strong workforce. 

Little progress has been made on an issue clearly important to the roofing industry — immigration.

ABC Supply Co. Inc. will give IRE 2019 attendees a chance at life in the fast lane through its custom-built ABC Supply Racing simulators at this year’s International Roofing Expo at the Music City Center in Nashville. 

Members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) will kickoff their activities at the International Roofing Expo® by hosting a meetup on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. at Vanderbilt University.

The opioid epidemic in the United States reached into crisis territory last year, prompting some national leaders to call it the worst drug problem in the nation’s history. The construction and roofing industries are hardly immune.

Mike Holmes, professional contractor and TV host on HGTV and DIY Network, will be at the Atlas Roofing booth during the 2019 International Roofing Expo® (IRE).