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IRE 2025

The Roofing Alliance Hosts 11th Annual Student Competition at 2025 IRE

NRCA's philanthropic arm to present awards during ceremony on Feb. 20

December 31, 2024

The Roofing Alliance will host its 11th Annual Construction Management Student Competition and present its annual awards during the 2025 International Roofing Expo.

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association launched the Project of the Year Award to honor roof coating projects completed in 2024.

Awards News

Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association Launches New ‘Project of the Year’ Award

Trade group plans to celebrate excellence in roof coating projects nationwide

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 27, 2024

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The RCMA launched its inaugural Project of the Year Award to honor innovative, sustainable roof coating projects completed in 2024.

International Roofing Expo 2025

VIDEO: IRE 2025 Early Preview

The International Roofing Expo returns to San Antonio Feb. 19-21, and RC offers readers a sneak peek into what’s in store for attendees returning to “Alamo City.”

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

December 19, 2024

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Get a glimpse of what’s ahead for roofing contractors and other industry professionals heading back to San Antonio for the 2025 International Roofing Expo Feb. 19-21, in this exclusive video.

Jill Bloom introduces the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) at the 2024 Best of Success Conference

Roofing Events

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2024 Best of Success Conference

More than 500 attendees enjoyed the 20th annual conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Chris Gray

December 19, 2024

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Catch a few familiar faces in our photo gallery featuring fun moments from the 20th annual Best of Success conference.

METALCON is seeking presenters for its 2025 show.

Event News

METALCON 2025: Show Organizers Call for Presentations

The leading event for metal in design and construction is looking for speakers to educate and inspire a diverse audience

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 17, 2024

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METALCON 2025 seeks dynamic speakers to share expertise, tackle industry challenges, and inspire innovation in metal construction; submit by Feb. 28, 2025.

Roofing Events

News and Notes from the Western Roofing Expo 2024

The Western Roofing Contractors Association builds off the momentum of last year’s record turnout in Las Vegas.

Art Aisner

December 17, 2024

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The 2024 Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas set attendance records with over 4,500 professionals, featuring keynote speaker Anthony Robles, scholarships, Spanish resources, and roofing contests.

Jill Blooom, publisher of Roofing Contractor, kicks off the 20th anniversary of Best of Success.

Roofing Event

Roofing Contractor Magazine's 'Best of Success' Turns 20

From the “back of a napkin,” RC’s now-signature event gets underway in Fort Myers, Fla.; residential and commercial Contractors of the Year to be awarded

Bryan Gottlieb

December 5, 2024

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Roofing Contractor magazine's yearly Best of Success conference turns 20, adding a day dedicated to Latino contractors and awards 2024 residential and commercial Contractors of the Year.

The U.K. held its version of the SkillsUSA finals last weekend testing roofing knowledge.

Workforce Development

UK’s ‘SkillBuild’ Roofing Judge: ‘Never Seen It So Close’

National onstruction trade competition has echoes of SkillsUSA

Bryan Gottlieb

November 27, 2024

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SkillBuild, the U.K.’s top construction skills competition, concluded with Bolton College’s Joe Gallagher winning first place in roofing; like is American counterpart, SkillsUSA, it promotes trade excellence.

Hidden Wonders Tour features the BAT - Belt Assisted Transport - the world's only conveyor ride out of a cave..jpg

Event News

NWIR Days Focuses on Adventure for 2025 Conference

Event features unique walking cave tour and dinner

Chris Gray

November 26, 2024

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National Women in Roofing is hosting its annual NWIR Days conference with some new twists on its event format: it will include a unique cavern tour, among other novelties.