Education & Learning
Don’t miss the main metal event!
By The Coffee Shops®. Make sure these sessions and exhibitors are on your METALCON short list. METALCON is just around the corner happening October 7-9 in Orlando, Florida! With over 60 education sessions and 250 exhibitors, it’s important for attendees to plan their schedules carefully. From new products and services to innovative ...
A forward-looking celebration of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Hands-on training, emerging technology and expanded networking opportunities will give trade show attendees a look at what is next for the metal construction industry. METALCON is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a show focused on both recognizing the industry’s foundation and exploring where metal construction ...
Improve your rainscreen installation skills
By Alex Tolle. This two-day course combines focused classroom instruction with hands-on practice to give attendees foundational knowledge of rainscreen assembly installation. For contractors and installers exploring rainscreen work, understanding how each layer of the assembly connects is an important place to start. And for those that want to make sure they ...
Sustainability and the future of residential roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. Explore the environmental, performance and long-term value of residential metal roofing during expert-led educational sessions. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is heading to Orlando for METALCON 2026, bringing education, hands-on training and industry conversations focused on the future of residential metal roofing. The featured session, “Residential ...
NWIR busca a los futuros líderes de la industria a través del programa BOOTS
Por The Coffee Shops®, traducido por Alberto Torres. Las oportunidades de liderazgo brindan a los profesionales del techado la posibilidad de contribuir al futuro de la asociación. Para los profesionales del techado que buscan desempeñar un papel más activo en el futuro de la industria, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) ...
Leadership takes the stage at MRCA
By The Coffee Shops®. The MRCA Leadership Summit offers the opportunity to learn from four featured speakers. Strong leadership plays an important role in every roofing business, from guiding teams and communicating priorities to preparing an organization for its next opportunity. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Leadership Summit creates dedicated ...
Building better facades
By The Coffee Shops®. The Fall Facades 2026 Webinar Series offers three days of practical education focused on architectural metal systems. Decisions made during design can have a lasting effect on building envelope performance. Continuing education gives architects, designers and other building professionals opportunities to strengthen their understanding of system ...
NWIR seeks future industry leaders through BOOTS program
By The Coffee Shops®. Leadership opportunities offer roofing professionals a chance to shape the association's future. For roofing professionals looking to take a more active role in shaping the future of the industry, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is offering several leadership opportunities through its BOOTS program, which stands for ...
Honoring the past and building the future at METALCON 2026
By Emma Peterson. METALCON is celebrating its 35th anniversary with special exhibits, networking events, industry awards and community celebrations! 2026 marks 35 years of METALCON – the leading event for metal construction professionals. And this year’s show has a variety of special events planned to both celebrate this milestone ...
Sharpen your estimating skills with this advanced workshop
By Emma Peterson. Want to take your estimating skills to the next level? Don’t miss the chance to learn in-person from industry expert John Kenney! John Kenney will be teaching an Advanced Roofing Estimating Workshop in Lakewood, Florida this coming November. John, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has an ...
















