Event News Image credit: Jose Gonzalez Buenaposada (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Trade show news relating to the roofing and contracting world. https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/5075-event-news en-us 10 Takeaways From Pantera Pros Summit 2026 sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Pantera Pros Summit offered advice on margins, artificial intelligence, insurance and growing Latino leadership in the roofing industry. Pantera Pros Summit offered advice on margins, artificial intelligence, insurance and growing Latino leadership in the roofing industry.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102620 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102620-10-takeaways-from-pantera-pros-summit-2026 Pantera Pros Summit Helps Hispanic Contractors Grow Together sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Hispanic roofing professionals say the Pantera Pros Summit helps them exchange ideas, learn from industry experts and build stronger businesses together. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102651 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102651-pantera-pros-summit-helps-hispanic-contractors-grow-together S-5! to Present Education, New Snow Retention Solution at METALCON The metal roof attachment manufacturer will showcase SnoGard EF, its latest snow retention solution, alongside educational sessions offering continuing education credits. The metal roof attachment manufacturer will showcase SnoGard EF, its latest snow retention solution, alongside educational sessions offering continuing education credits.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102642 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102642-s-5-to-present-education-new-snow-retention-solution-at-metalcon SRS Distribution Kicks Off 17-Stop Football Tailgate Tour The SRS XTV Football Tour will bring contractors and other industry’s professional football games across the country. The SRS XTV Football Tour will bring contractors and other industry’s professional football games across the country. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102634 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102634-srs-distribution-kicks-off-17-stop-football-tailgate-tour What Insulation and Specialty Contractors Will Learn at ICAA 2026 kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) 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. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102622 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102622-what-insulation-and-specialty-contractors-will-learn-at-icaa-2026 METALCON Marks 35 Years With New Onsite Experiences METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9. METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102612 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102612-metalcon-marks-35-years-with-new-onsite-experiences ¿Qué gana un contratista de roofing al asistir a Western Roofing Expo? sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102606 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:12:15 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102606-que-gana-un-contratista-de-roofing-al-asistir-a-western-roofing-expo Tecta America Focused on People, Partnerships Under New Leadership aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Get a candid glimpse at the leadership driving the top commercial roofing company on this year’s Top 100 in this exclusive episode. Get a candid glimpse at the leadership driving the top commercial roofing company on this year’s Top 100 in this exclusive episode. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102589 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:21:06 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102589-tecta-america-focused-on-people-partnerships-under-new-leadership Latino Roofers Build for Growth at Owens Corning’s Pantera Pros Summit sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102574 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102574-latino-roofers-build-for-growth-at-owens-cornings-pantera-pros-summit Western Roofing Expo Brings Education, Fun to Vegas 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. 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.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102569 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:09:04 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102569-western-roofing-expo-brings-education-fun-to-vegas What Contractors Can Expect at Western Roofing Expo 2026 sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Western Roofing Expo 2026 returns to Las Vegas Sept. 27-29 with 28 seminars, a two-day trade show, product demonstrations and networking events. Western Roofing Expo 2026 returns to Las Vegas Sept. 27-29 with 28 seminars, a two-day trade show, product demonstrations and networking events.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102538 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102538-what-contractors-can-expect-at-western-roofing-expo-2026 NRCA and The GLO Group Launch Bilingual Leadership Pilot 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102529 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102529-nrca-and-the-glo-group-launch-bilingual-leadership-pilot NWIR impulsa capacitación gratuita con especialistas de OSHA para contratistas de roofing Líderes de la organización National Women in Roofing y especialistas de OSHA coordinan capacitación gratuita en seguridad para trabajadores del roofing. Líderes de la organización National Women in Roofing y especialistas de OSHA coordinan capacitación gratuita en seguridad para trabajadores del roofing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102514 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102514-nwir-impulsa-capacitacion-gratuita-con-especialistas-de-osha-para-contratistas-de-roofing OSHA Training Tour Targets Roofing Safety National Women in Roofing volunteers and OSHA specialists are coordinating free English- and Spanish-language safety training for roofing professionals. National Women in Roofing volunteers and OSHA specialists are coordinating free English- and Spanish-language safety training for roofing professionals.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102515 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102515-osha-training-tour-targets-roofing-safety Kansas Teen Wins National Commercial Roofing Title at SkillsUSA kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Kansas teen Mason Miller wins SkillsUSA’s national commercial roofing title as industry leaders spotlight trade careers and a growing labor shortage. Kansas teen Mason Miller wins SkillsUSA’s national commercial roofing title as industry leaders spotlight trade careers and a growing labor shortage.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102491 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:09 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102491-kansas-teen-wins-national-commercial-roofing-title-at-skillsusa IIBEC is Hosting an Education Day at Western Roofing Expo Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry. Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102479 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102479-iibec-is-hosting-an-education-day-at-western-roofing-expo NRCA Highlights Roofing Career Opportunities at SkillsUSA At the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, McKay Daniels, NRCA's director of workforce development, explains how the roofing industry is attracting the next generation of skilled workers. At the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, McKay Daniels, NRCA's director of workforce development, explains how the roofing industry is attracting the next generation of skilled workers.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102340 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102340-nrca-highlights-roofing-career-opportunities-at-skillsusa CRCA Foundation to Honor 2026 Scholarship Recipients at June 17 Awards Dinner Scholarship winners, industry leaders and guests will gather June 17 to celebrate academic achievement and the future of Chicago’s roofing industry.

Scholarship winners, industry leaders and guests will gather June 17 to celebrate academic achievement and the future of Chicago’s roofing industry.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102304 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102304-crca-foundation-to-honor-2026-scholarship-recipients-at-june-17-awards-dinner Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Launches Teacher Roof Giveaway Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and GAF are accepting nominations for a community giveaway that will provide one New England teacher with a free roof replacement using GAF materials. Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and GAF are accepting nominations for a community giveaway that will provide one New England teacher with a free roof replacement using GAF materials. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102240 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102240-adam-quenneville-roofing-and-siding-launches-teacher-roof-giveaway From Diesel to Data: Spray Foam Equipment and Training Reset Contractor Risk Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy. Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102228 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102228-from-diesel-to-data-spray-foam-equipment-and-training-reset-contractor-risk VIDEO: FRSA 2026 Preview aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12. Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102227 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102227-video-frsa-2026-preview El Mundial se Vive Mejor en Equipo: SRS Invita a Contratistas al Soccer Tour 2026 SRS organizará eventos en varias ciudades de EE. UU. para que contratistas del roofing vean partidos del Mundial y se reúnan durante el verano. SRS organizará eventos en varias ciudades de EE. UU. para que contratistas del roofing vean partidos del Mundial y se reúnan durante el verano.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102190 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:12:35 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102190-el-mundial-se-vive-mejor-en-equipo-srs-invita-a-contratistas-del-roofing-al-soccer-tour-2026 Latino Contractors Gather at GAF Event to Navigate a Changing Market sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Latino roofing contractors gather to tackle labor challenges, rising costs and new opportunities in a changing market. Latino roofing contractors gather to tackle labor challenges, rising costs and new opportunities in a changing market.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102179 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102179-latino-contractors-gather-at-gaf-event-to-navigate-a-changing-market Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C. At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102131 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102131-inside-roofing-day-2026-in-dc The Power of Roofing Day 2026 aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Get a glimpse of what issues roofing industry stakeholders will bring to members of Congress in Washington D.C. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102074 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102074-the-power-of-roofing-day-2026 Ten Years Gone aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Reflections on a most-memorable IRE and the past decade of reporting on roofing. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102004 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102004-ten-years-gone Siplast to Exhibit Roofing Systems at IIBEC 2026 Siplast will showcase roofing and waterproofing systems, including modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and green roof solutions, at the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show. Siplast will showcase roofing and waterproofing systems, including modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and green roof solutions, at the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101993 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101993-siplast-to-exhibit-roofing-systems-at-iibec-2026 SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. RC’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith. RC’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101959 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101959-spfa-convention-2026-expands-education-exams-and-contractor-resources-for-spray-foam-professionals Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in. http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101923 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101923-building-tomorrows-workforce-with-skillsusa Brava Roof Tile Returns to IBS Floor, Unveils New Pro Portal Platform webmaster@bnpmedia.com (BNP Media Staff) Brava Roof Tile, a U.S. manufacturer of authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing, is returning to the International Builders Show floor this year with a focus on digital innovation and expanded product visibility for contractors and builders. Brava Roof Tile, a U.S. manufacturer of authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing, is returning to the International Builders Show floor this year with a focus on digital innovation and expanded product visibility for contractors and builders.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101890 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101890-brava-roof-tile-returns-to-ibs-floor-unveils-new-pro-portal-platform