IRE News

Celebrating Elevate's MAX PVC as IRE People's Choice Winner

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

PVC continues to be a fast-growing single-ply roofing category, driven in part by expansion in data centers, cold storage, and other mission-critical facilities.

Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.

FiberSeal Base Earns Consecutive Innovative Products Award at IRE

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

See which product earned the most attention from attendees of the 2026 IRE in Las Vegas.

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning’s Nico Del Monaco

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Owens Corning Roofing President Nico Del Monaco outlines his first-year priorities and long-term strategy for sustained advantage.

HER Roofing Wins ARMA Gold for Historic Home Reroof

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

HER Roofing’s Jana Zavala celebrates an award-winning effort on a historic Portland home.

ARMA Announces 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Award Winners

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Check out who took home the hardware from ARMA for outstanding asphalt roofing projects of the year.

Roofing Suppliers Shine at IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

New products, innovations earn the spotlight at IRE 2026.

Elevate Spotlights MAX PVC Roofing for Data Centers

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Elevate highlighted its MAX PVC roofing system at IRE 2026, demonstrating durability and performance designed to protect mission-critical data center infrastructure.

Lindy Ryan Wins NRCA’s 2026 JA Piper Award

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Roofing trailblazer earns the NRCA’s highest honor at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

Roofing Alliance Announces Winners at NRCA’s 2026 Industry Awards Reception

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

See who took home the hardware from the NRCA's annual awards at IRE 2026.

PHOTOS: IRE 2026 Roundup Gallery from Las Vegas

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:40:44 -0500

Day 3 closes IRE with awards, networking and reflection.

What’s Your Favorite Roofing Product of 2026?

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Online voting is open for the most innovative products of the year in roofing.

Westlake Royal to Debut Products, Clinics at IRE 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Booth demos and clinics showcase innovation across roofing lines.

Owens Corning Brings ‘More Than Just a Roof’ to Life at IRE 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

The company showcases how roofing today intersects with design, performance, education, and business growth.

PHOTOS: International Roofing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:52:53 -0500

The opening day set the tone for a busy week, with contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers gathering to explore what’s new and what’s next for the roofing and exteriors market in 2026.

FOTOS: Latinos en la Industria de Techado en IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:47:00 -0500

El impulso de los contratistas latinos de techado en el mercado norteamericano es real y no va a desaparecer, como lo demuestra otra sólida participación en la International Roofing Expo en Las Vegas.

PHOTOS: Latinos in Roofing at IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:47:00 -0500

The momentum for Latino roofing contractors in the North American roofing market is real and not going anywhere, as evidenced by another strong turnout at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

GAF Highlights Resilient, Sustainable Roofing at IRE 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500

GAF showcases residential and commercial roofing innovations at IRE 2026, focusing on resilience, sustainability, efficiency, and tools that help contractors grow their businesses.

Roofing Leaders Size Up 2026 at IRE Keynote Panel

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The International Roofing Expo opted for a different approach with a deep dive into RC’s exclusive survey data.

Building Your Roster by Focusing on Repair and Maintenance

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:32:49 -0500

Tracey Donels explains how to use your repair and maintenance operations to build a reliable growth machine that drives success.

Roofer Performance, Safety Starts Before the First Shingle

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

See how employee-first, connected telematics help roofing operations reduce distracted driving, improve jobsite visibility, and strengthen safety culture.

PHOTOS: NWiR Day at IRE 2026

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:50:00 -0500

National Women in Roofing (NWIR) marked a milestone at NWIR Days 2026, celebrating a decade of advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment that transformed the roofing industry landscape.

Carlisle Debuts ThermaThin 7 High-Performance Insulation

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Carlisle SynTec Systems is unveiling ThermaThin 7 at the International Roofing Expo, giving contractors a first look at a thinner, higher-performing insulation designed to cut truckloads, speed installation and deliver long-term value for demanding commercial roofing applications.

IKO Celebrates 75 Years of Proven Performance at IRE 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

IKO returns to IRE 2026 with innovations spanning residential, commercial, metals, and manufacturing—celebrating 75 years, major plant expansions, the new Beyond sustainability program, ROOFPRO growth, and live demos at Booth #3021.

Visit the Atlas Ranch at IRE 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Saddle Up at the Atlas booth #4301 for a one-of-a-kind exhibit that blends the West with Roofing Solutions.

PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Roofing professionals step up again and volunteer for Las Vegas residents as part of Community Service Day 2026.

Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:43:43 -0500

Get equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate I-9 audits and unexpected worksite enforcement.

From Crew to Company: How Leadership Development Transforms Roofing Contractors into Scalable Businesses

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Many roofing contractors reach a point where their business growth plateaus—not because of a lack of opportunity, but because they’re stuck wearing every hat.

Growing Sales is EASY… If You Focus on the Right Things

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

Understanding Metal Roofing Parts I and II

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

A “crash course” on metal roofing led by one of the metal industry’s leading experts.