Event News

Accepting ‘Real’ Talk to Help Your Business

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:57:18 -0400

D7 Roofing Services owner Jeff Williamson shares lessons from 30 years in roofing, including focusing less on money and more on doing quality work, selling and seeking mentorship.

Economy Offers Opportunity in Roofing Service

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:53:02 -0400

Service First Solutions founder Tracey Donels explains how economic uncertainty creates opportunities for roofing contractors to grow maintenance and service programs by prioritizing responsive, professional customer service.

Legal Roofing Update: Immigration and Signage

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:39 -0400

Trent Cotney is a construction law expert, but among his hobbies are being a roofing historian. He recently talked about both roles with Roofing Contractor from the show floor of the 2026 Western Roofing Expo

Ken Kelly’s Back in Business

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:31 -0400

Kelly Roofing founder Ken Kelly discusses returning to the roofing industry after rescuing his company from a failed private equity sale, sharing advice on profitability, budgeting and preparing a roofing business for sale.

METALCON FORGE

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Success can be determined long before the final metal roofing panel is installed. Check out these tips that can help prevent costly callbacks and elevate the quality of every roofing project.

Western Roofing Expo Kicks Off with Scholarships and Live Auction

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:14:16 -0400

A video about the Davis Memorial Foundation’s beginnings and a $25,000 check opened WRE’s live auction. Silent bidding continued through the Expo’s final day.

Service First Solutions Unites Commercial Roofing Peer Groups at Annual Summit

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The annual Service First Summit spotlights the roof service community and much more Nov. 9-11 in Texas.

SRS-GAF Mastermind Helps Contractors Turn Challenges Into Business Lessons

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:09:33 -0400

In Las Vegas, contractors brought questions from their own businesses to discussions on systems, finances, insurance and hiring, while learning from one another.

Del dueño a los sistemas: las lecciones del segundo Mastermind de SRS & GAF

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:09:25 -0400

En Las Vegas, contratistas llevaron sus propias preguntas a sesiones sobre sistemas, finanzas, seguros y contratación, y aprendieron de las experiencias de sus colegas.

Marcos Sierra: One Connection Can Change Your Company

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:04:05 -0400

Marcos Sierra shares why the right connection (and the right idea) can reshape a roofing business.

‘Rooferos Arriba’: GAF Elevates Latino Roofers in Maryland

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:37:36 -0400

GAF’s Northeast summit brought Hispanic contractors of all experience levels to Maryland to share strategies, build connections and strengthen their businesses.

¡Rooferos arriba! GAF impulsa a los contratistas latinos en Maryland

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:35:01 -0400

El summit de GAF reunió en Maryland a contratistas hispanos de distintos niveles de experiencia para compartir estrategias, crear conexiones y fortalecer sus empresas.

Win The Storm: Where Roofers Go to Level Up

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What can roofers expect from Win the Storm 2026? Josey Parks previews the Dallas event.

HARCA Golf Tournament Returns to Cypress Sept. 17

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:56:55 -0400

HARCA’s Annual Golf Tournament will bring Houston-area roofing professionals to BlackHorse Golf Club in Cypress, Texas, for a Sept. 17 scramble.

RCAT Sets Texas Roofing Conference for October

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:56:53 -0400

RCAT’s annual Texas Roofing Conference will bring seminars, exhibitors and networking events to Grapevine, Texas, from Oct. 21-23.

Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Automation Push at BCMC

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

New software and automated equipment will headline Simpson Strong-Tie’s presence at the 2026 Building Component Manufacturers Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

The Best Roofing Leaders Never Stop Learning

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There’s one thing most successful contractors I've met over the years have in common.

10 Takeaways From Pantera Pros Summit 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Pantera Pros Summit offered advice on margins, artificial intelligence, insurance and growing Latino leadership in the roofing industry.

Pantera Pros Summit Helps Hispanic Contractors Grow Together

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hispanic roofing professionals say the Pantera Pros Summit helps them exchange ideas, learn from industry experts and build stronger businesses together.

S-5! to Present Education, New Snow Retention Solution at METALCON

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The metal roof attachment manufacturer will showcase SnoGard EF, its latest snow retention solution, alongside educational sessions offering continuing education credits.

SRS Distribution Kicks Off 17-Stop Football Tailgate Tour

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The SRS XTV Football Tour will bring contractors and other industry’s professional football games across the country.

What Insulation and Specialty Contractors Will Learn at ICAA 2026

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Insulation Contractors Association of America’s annual convention will spotlight AI-assisted estimating, subcontractor compliance, spray foam safety, contracts and financial health alongside its largest trade show yet.

METALCON Marks 35 Years With New Onsite Experiences

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9.

¿Qué gana un contratista de roofing al asistir a Western Roofing Expo?

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:12:15 -0400

Una empresa de techado no crece solo con más proyectos: también necesita conocimientos, contactos y mejores decisiones. Juan Delgado explica cómo la Western Roofing Expo puede acortar esa curva de aprendizaje.

Tecta America Focused on People, Partnerships Under New Leadership

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:21:06 -0400

Get a candid glimpse at the leadership driving the top commercial roofing company on this year’s Top 100 in this exclusive episode.

Latino Roofers Build for Growth at Owens Corning’s Pantera Pros Summit

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400

From the consequences of a 5% discount to the growing role of artificial intelligence, contractors at the 2026 Pantera Pros Summit explored what it takes to move from installing roofs to building stronger, more scalable companies.

Western Roofing Expo Brings Education, Fun to Vegas

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:09:04 -0400

From 31 educational sessions to the Roofing Games and Roofers Feud, Joel Viera explains what contractors can expect at this year’s Western Roofing Expo.

What Contractors Can Expect at Western Roofing Expo 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Western Roofing Expo 2026 returns to Las Vegas Sept. 27-29 with 28 seminars, a two-day trade show, product demonstrations and networking events.

NRCA and The GLO Group Launch Bilingual Leadership Pilot

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

NRCA and The GLO Group's six-course pilot helps roofing contractors improve communication, safety, retention and leadership across bilingual field teams nationwide through practical, industry-focused training.

NWIR impulsa capacitación gratuita con especialistas de OSHA para contratistas de roofing

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Líderes de la organización National Women in Roofing y especialistas de OSHA coordinan capacitación gratuita en seguridad para trabajadores del roofing.