Top October articles: Student competitions, a gifted roof and a glimpse at the upcoming IRE 2024 sessions!

By Anna Lockhart.  

Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. 

Looking back at the top articles for October, our readers have been busy reading! October featured many exciting articles, including the announcement of the Roofing Alliance’s 2024 student competition teams. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Construction Management Student Competition, where students from ten construction management schools from across the country will gather to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each team will present a project, including an oral presentation and written submissions.  

Another popular article in October highlighted the heartwarming story of a roofing company in Ohio that made a generous gift to a local family, providing them with a new roof for their home. Van Martin Roofing touched hearts with their generous gift for a family in their time of need as a part of their program dedicated to giving back to the community through free roof repairs and installations.  

The top article for October gave a rundown of all of the exciting sessions coming to the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in 2024, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Readers found out which sessions will feature friends of the Coffee Shops! Check out the list of exciting sessions taking place on day one and mark your calendar accordingly! 

Here are the top five most-read articles for October:  

5 – METALCON Hosting Metal Training Zone At 2023 Show 

4 – Roofing Alliance Announces 2024 Student Competition Teams  

3 – Family's Story Touches the Hearts of This Generous Roofing Company 

2 – The Power of Communication 

1 – Don't Miss These Special Sessions at IRE 2024 – Day One!