Events

February 2024

Metal Roofing IRE Demo

February 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - February 8, 2024 @ 12:15 pm PST

When: Tuesday, February 6th | 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Presenters: DJ Highnote & Charlie Smith & Ray Davis Thursday, February 8th | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Presenters: DJ Highnote & Charlie Smith & Ray Davis Description: Metal roofing continues to grow in popularity and in market share across building ...
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Mini-Profit Power workshop on “Is There a Labor Shortage?” by John Van Beek and IKO

February 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm PST

"See you in Vegas!" - John Van Beek presenting a Mini-Profit Power workshop on “Is There a Labor Shortage?” at the IKO booth (#6907) at this year’s International Roofing Expo. Tues, Feb 6: 3:00-3:20 Find the booth!
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Retrofit with Metal Systems

February 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm PST

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 ...
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Elevate - IRE 2024 - An Introduction to Self-Adhered Membranes

February 6, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm MST

Often used on low slope roofing, self adhered membranes have an adhesive bottom that provides strong adhesion to the substrate. In this session, participants can expect to learn: - The science, technology, and performance of self-adhered membranes - Benefits for roofing contractors and building owners - Future state of self-adhered membranes Learn More!
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Karnak 90th Anniversary Bash at IRE

February 6, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm PST

90 Years and Still Rockin! Come join Karnak at the Ghostbar in the Palms Casino & Resort on Tuesday February 6 starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks, and live band. To attend, visit Karnak at booth #5725 on the first day of IRE to pick up your VIP wristband, or no entry. Subject ...
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Insurance Coverage and the Dangers of Subcontracting Labor

February 7, 2024 @ 7:45 am - 9:15 am PST

Learning Objective: Understand the legal risks and distinctions between insurance coverage and legal liability when assessing the financial gains of contracting labor. As subcontracted labor becomes more and more common in both residential and commercial construction, contractors should know what legal and financial risk is at stake. This ...
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Roundtable Discussion: Industry Image and Outreach Roundtable 2024: There is More to Roofing than the Roof with Greg Hudson

February 7, 2024 @ 7:45 am - 11:00 am PST

Greg Hudson, Director of Commercial Dens® Sales has been with Georgia-Pacific Gypsum for over 16 years and in the construction industry for 25 years. Beginning in June of 2022, he had the privilege of serving on both the NRCA Board of Directors and the Roofing Alliance Board of Trustees. Join fellow ...
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Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I with Rob Haddock

February 7, 2024 @ 7:45 am - 9:15 am PST

Often billed as "Metal Roofing 101," this course includes technical information but is presented in a commonsense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear, concise and understandable. Topics to be covered include the history of metal roofing, metals and metallic coatings, metallurgy, galvanic gathering and material ...
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Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition

February 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am PST

The Roofing Alliance is hosting its ninth Construction Management Student Competition. This hallmark competition promote scareers in roofing industry management by challenging students’ roofing knowledge, construction management skills, time management, and organizational and presentation skills. The Formula 1 Paddock, Las Vegas, is the project for this year’s competition. Five finalist teams ...
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Eliminating Language Barriers with Crews

February 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST

Effective communication across a roofing business is essential to achieving successful project outcomes. But what happens if you have teams that are not speaking the same language? Language barriers, which are becoming increasingly common as more roofing companies hire native spanish-speaking crews, can introduce employers to a number of risks ...
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Eliminating Language Barriers with Crews

February 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST

Sean McDevitt joined Beacon in May 2021. He had previously served as Executive Vice President and CHRO at Apple Leisure Group, PepsiCo, Inc. and Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc., serving both in the United States and internationally. Mr. McDevitt earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Organizational Behavior ...
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Eliminating Language Barriers with Crews

February 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST

EVENT INFORMATION Date: Wednesday, February 7 • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Title: Eliminating Language Barriers with Crews Description: Effective communication across a roofing business is essential to achieving successful project outcomes. But what happens if you have teams that are not speaking the same language? Language barriers, which are becoming increasingly common as ...
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How to Build your Brand and Drive More Leads

February 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST

Jamie Samide is the Vice President of Marketing for Beacon Building Products Help contractors better understand how to utilize simple tools to build a local / market presence and be top of mind when their homeowners need roof help. We will share basic and actionable ideas (Digital, PR, Branding, etc.) ...
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Understanding Metal Roofing: Part II with Rob Haddock

February 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PST

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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The Competitive Edge: How ProFund is Changing the Game for Salespeople with John DeRosa

February 7, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm PST

We all know that most homeowners research a contractor online BEFORE they make a buying decision, but how great would it be if the contractor could research their prospect? Wouldn’t it be great to know if your prospect is a comparison shopper or someone who wants the highest quality or ...
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