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Education & Learning
METALCON at 35: Exploring the Past, Present and Future of Metal Construction
New immersive experiences, industry networking and a veteran-support initiative highlight this year’s event METALCON will feature new onsite experiences and networking opportunities, along with a special community initiative, October 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. Celebrating its 35th year, the show will offer attendees the opportunity to explore where the industry has been—and ...
Build your metal construction career at METALCON
By The Coffee Shops™. Expand your industry knowledge, develop practical skills and make connections that support long-term career growth. With experienced tradespeople retiring and construction companies searching for skilled workers, metal construction offers growing opportunities for people entering the workforce or transitioning from another trade. According to this article from ...
Strengthen your skills at the Western Roofing Expo
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®. Explore education focused on everything from roof performance and evolving codes to building-envelope design and business management at this year's show. Continuing education gives roofing professionals an opportunity to step away from daily demands and take a closer look at the systems, materials, requirements and economic ...
Designing moisture out of controlled environments
By The Coffee Shops®. An upcoming IIBEC webinar will examine moisture-related failures and practical strategies for designing, detailing and installing roofing assemblies in controlled-environment facilities. Moisture and condensation can create significant problems in controlled-environment facilities, including cold-storage buildings, data centers, indoor water parks and laundry facilities. On August 26, 2026, the International ...
Bridge the generational gap in roofing
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®. Industry professionals can learn practical strategies for strengthening communication, mentorship and collaboration across generations. An upcoming webinar from the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), “Young Roofing Professionals: Bridging the Age Gap in Roofing,” will explore how professionals from different generations can collaborate to build stronger ...
New advisory helps Colorado roofers prepare for wildfire code requirements
By Alex Tolle. The Colorado Roofing Association has released a member resource and announced an upcoming panel discussion with IIBEC to help roofing professionals understand the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. As communities across Colorado adopt and enforce the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), roofing contractors may encounter new project requirements and varying ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2026-2027 Melvin Kruger Scholarship recipients
The Roofing Alliance approved thirteen new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship recipients. The Scholarship program offers three scholarship opportunities, and all categories are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses and dependent children. It is also open to construction management students enrolled in undergraduate level or students enrolled in CTE ...
MBMA releases new lunch and learn course
This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its newest AIA-approved lunch-and-learn CEU course: Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Codes. This is MBMA’s fourth AIA-approved course and is available for free presentation from member ...
Training that pays back: New grant opportunity helps metal building contractors invest in workforce development
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Funding quality craftsmanship and building the future workforce. One of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today is finding and developing skilled workers. For metal building contractors, investing in training is essential not only for workforce development but also for maintaining quality standards and meeting ...
Building science meets the jobsite: New webinar series helps insulation professionals put theory into practice
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. ICAA and CIMA are bringing building science concepts into the field, helping contractors better understand how heat, air and moisture interact to improve building performance. Building science has become one of the most important topics in modern construction, but for many contractors and installers, the challenge isn't understanding ...
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