Education & Learning
Mark your calendars for the MCA Winter Meeting!
By The Coffee Shops®. Join the Metal Construction Association at the end of January in Carlsbad, California for their annual winter meeting. As the last quarter of 2026 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about Q1 of 2027. And what better way to kick off the new quarter and ...
Find your community at IRE 2027
By Emma Peterson. From developing tomorrow’s leaders to celebrating today’s professionals, IRE 2027 puts connection front and center at their events. It might be hard to believe, but 2027 is just around the corner and with it comes another International Roofing Expo (IRE)! IRE is the largest roofing and exteriors even in ...
Canadian Roofing Expo returns with an expanded show floor and enhanced education
By The Coffee Shops®. The event will bring education, innovation and networking to Mississauga, Ontario. The Canadian Roofing Expo will return January 19-20, 2027, at the International Centre’s Hall 5 in Mississauga, Ontario. The biennial event brings together roofing professionals to explore products, technologies, techniques and educational opportunities shaping the industry. As ...
How roofing standards become reality
By Emma Peterson. Bob Zabcik explains how industry standards are developed, how they relate to building codes and what product testing actually looks like. Recently, Robert (Bob) Zabcik stopped by for a short interview all about codes and standards for metal roof edges. Bob has been the technical director for the Metal ...
Build a sustainable business
By Alex Tolle. Learn how NFBA's three-part webinar series helps their members build businesses that don't depend on just one person. For many metal and post-frame construction business owners, long hours, late-night emails and constant decision-making can feel unavoidable. But there is another path! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) is ...
Sold-Out AWMI Annual Conference to bring metals industry professionals to Savannah
By Association of Women in the Metal Industries. The 2026 conference will bring industry professionals together for education, professional development and networking. The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) will host its sold-out 2026 Annual Conference November 11–13 at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, Georgia. The conference will bring ...
NWIR scholarship opens doors for future roofing leaders
By The Coffee Shops. Women in roofing can apply to attend the 2027 NWIR Days. For roofing contractors, developing future leaders is one of the best investments a company can make. Training programs, industry events and networking opportunities often help employees gain new perspectives and skills that directly benefit the ...
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 ...
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