Events

February 2025

Call for Nominations: NFBA's Bernon G. Perkins Award

February 19, 2025 @ 4:11 pm - March 7, 2025 @ 11:59 pm PST

This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exemplary service to the Post-frame Industry. Criteria: Must be an active member of the NFBA and have dedicated over 5 years to the industry. Nominations can be made by any NFBA Member. Select a button below to submit your nomination: Click here to submit ...
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NRCA Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1

February 20, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Cost: Members $695 / Non-Members $995 Take a proactive approach to employee education by sending your field managers to this class, which focuses on communication and management skills. Foremen often have excellent roof system installation skills but may lack strong communication and management abilities that would help them lead more effectively. ...
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Join us at IRE for How AI is Revolutionizing Roofing Sales

February 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am CST

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries, including roofing. Roofing contractors who embrace AI have a unique opportunity to optimize their sales operations, identify and prioritize the best leads, improve close rates, and grow their business. Register for IRE 2025!
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Join us at IRE for It’s all about the testing! A technical Understanding of Codes and Standards in the Roofing Industry

February 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am CST

Ever wonder how products are tested and why it’s important? This course provides a basic understanding of building codes and standards, including what they are, what’s involved, and what it means to the roofing industry. Explore how real life scenarios can impact roofing assemblies and mitigating strategies to help achieve ...
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Join us at IRE for NRCA’s Roundtable Discussion: Preparing for a New Generation

February 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am CST

As you think about succession planning, do you know your options and the pros and cons of each? Contractors are increasingly relying on subcontracted labor. How are you navigating this space? As younger workers enter the workforce, contractors are finding they lack interpersonal/soft skills. How do you teach younger workers ...
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Join us at IRE for Seven (7) Sales Training Basics Beginners Must Master

February 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am CST

Don't let the title fool you into beleiving this is a "beginners only" course. It's not! Sales success is all about mastering the fundementals and this workshop provides a crash course in non-negotiable best practices salespeople must recongmize and master to put them in the best position for sale ...
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Join us at IRE for Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I

February 20, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am CST

This course is an advanced building block for the metal roofing essentials covered in earlier Overview Part I. This extended course will cover the coil coating process, common and popular Steep Slope construction and critical details of low slope installation, in addition to curved applications and wind issues. Finally, the ...
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Join us at IRE for Blueprint for Excellence: Building a Thriving Maintenance and Repair Department

February 20, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am CST

In the highly competitive field of commercial roofing, the difference between success and stagnation often lies in the details of how maintenance and repair operations are conducted. This presentation, 'Blueprint for Excellence: Building a Thriving Maintenance and Repair Department in Commercial Roofing,' offers a comprehensive guide to creating a self-performing, ...
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Join us at IRE for Critical Choices: Managing Air/Vapor in Low-Slope Roof Systems

February 20, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am CST

We will explore the evolution of technology in low-slope roofing systems and its significance for buildings. Past low-slope roofing typically ignored air tightness, focusing on vapor restriction. This presentation will describe the importance of air tightness and vapor restriction to protect the building, your assets, and its occupants. Gain comprehensive ...
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Join us at IRE for Understanding Metal Roofing: Part II

February 20, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am CST

This course is an advanced building block for the metal roofing essentials covered in earlier Overview Part I. This extended course will cover the coil coating process, common and popular Steep Slope construction and critical details of low slope installation, in addition to curved applications and wind issues. Finally, the ...
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Join us at IRE for Unlocking Revenue Growth Through Digital Innovation: Strategies for Success

February 20, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am CST

This session will focus on how roofing contractors can unlock revenue growth opportunities through digital innovation and technology adoption. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies reshaping the residential roofing industry, as well as practical strategies for leveraging digital tools, integrations & automation to drive sales, expand ...
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Unlocking Revenue Growth Through Digital Innovation: Strategies for Success

February 20, 2025 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am PST

This session at IRE 2025 will focus on how roofing contractors can unlock revenue growth opportunities through digital innovation and technology adoption. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies reshaping the residential roofing industry, as well as practical strategies for leveraging digital tools, integrations & automation to drive ...
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Join us at IRE for Standing Seam Installation

February 20, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm CST

Metal roofing continues to grow in popularity and in market share across building sectors. Understanding the factors influencing the choice of materials, forming of panels and proper installation techniques, improves contractor efficiency and building owner satisfaction. In this series of clinics, presenters from the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing ...
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Join GAF at IRE for 52 Weeks, Engaging Sales Meetings for a Winning Culture

February 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm CST

Weekly sales meetings are essential for enhancing sales team performance. They facilitate communication, skill development, problem-solving, and motivation. By aligning goals and addressing challenges, these meetings create a positive environment for improvement, resulting in better sales outcomes. Register for IRE 2025!
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Join us at IRE for How to Grow your Business with Metal Roofing: Make More Money with Metal Roofing

February 20, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm CST

Metal roofing is creating more opportunities than ever for contractors to expand their product offering, elevate their profitability and take advantage of what is happening in the market today. With this training, we will showcase the advantages of metal roofing and how to overcome obstacles to adding metal roofing to ...
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