Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.



DALLAS - Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

The 43 in-depth sessions will cover topics designed especially for contractors, owners, CEOs, general managers, building owners, facility managers, foremen, superintendents, architects, engineers, consultants, estimators, salesmen, manufacturers and suppliers.

“Education is a vital component to growing a profitable business in today’s market,” said Donna Bellantone, Director of the IRE. “The International Roofing Expo’s cutting-edge educational conference sessions are taught by those who know the roofing industry best.”

Groundbreaking sessions on the emerging issues include “Condensation Control in Roof Systems,” “Better Job Costing and Labor Controls to Increase Profits,” “Photovoltaics for the Roofing Contractor,” “Keep Non-Roofers Off Your Roofs - Add Solar PV Sales to your Business Portfolio,” and “FM Approvals Update.”

As an effort to help attendees save money during tough economic times, registration rates did not increase this year. Advanced pricing of conference registration packages range from $205-$255 for a Day Pass and $355-$415 for a Super Pass. All conference packages provide free admission to the Exhibit Hall, Power Panel and Welcome Party at Mardi Gras World. NRCA members receive a discount on all packages. Space in educational sessions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information regarding educational sessions and registration, visitwww.theroofingexpo.comor call 972-819-7606 or 866-860-1970.