Education & Learning
What do you want to learn?
By Christine Mockenhaupt, NWIR chair NWIR leadership invites members to request topics for on-going education. It’s hard to believe I’ve already been at Maven for more than four months. I knew moving from distribution to the contractor side of the business would come with a learning curve, but I don’t think ...
Building a stronger path towards growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Business owners are finding that stronger systems, shared knowledge and the right support can turn the pressures of growth into opportunities to scale with confidence. Growing a home service business can create exciting opportunities, but increased demand can also expose gaps in processes, leadership capacity and day-to-day operations. Home ...
Attendees find new ideas, connections and growth opportunities
By Jesse Sanchez. Home service professionals share how the Home Service Freedom event inspired new approaches to growth, leadership, networking and business development. For home service professionals, growth often starts with exposure to new ideas, experienced leaders and peers facing similar challenges. Attendees at the Home Service Freedom event described an environment ...
WRE 2026 fue el lugar para estar este año
Por Alberto Torres. Educación, nuevos productos y más oportunidades para los profesionales hispanos del roofing. Este año, el Western Roofing Expo (WRE) organizado por la Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) reunió una vez más a profesionales de diferentes partes de la industria para aprender, hacer nuevas conexiones y conocer ...
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 ...
What contractors should know about ES-1 edge metal
By The Coffee Shops®. Why you should care about perimeter protection. For many roofing contractors, conversations about ES-1 edge metal often start and end with wind. According to According to FlashCo’s 5 Common Misconceptions about ES-1 Edge Metal guidebook by FlashCo, the standard is commonly associated with hurricane-prone coastal regions, ...
Certification builds skills, trust and opportunity
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractor certification can strengthen installation knowledge, support customer confidence and help roofing professionals differentiate their businesses in a changing market. For roofing contractors, certification can be more than a technical credential. The right training can help crews reduce installation mistakes, demonstrate expertise to customers and expand their ability to ...
Workshop brings roofing professionals together
By Jesse Sanchez. Nearly 500 contractors gathered for a full day of education, industry conversations and practical business development. LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, became a hub for roofing education and connection as nearly 500 contractors attended the CertainTeed Business Building Workshop. Designed as a concentrated, one-day event, the workshop ...
How to not regret selling your roofing company
The purchase price matters. But what happens to your employees, culture and legacy after the sale may matter just as much. There are plenty of horror stories about business owners who sold their companies, received a life-changing check and later wished they hadn’t. Sometimes that regret has nothing to do with ...
Dust off your cowboy hat, lace up your boots and head to Arizona this October
By Emma Peterson. The FEI Group is headed to Arizona for their 2026 National Conference! From October 21 to 23, 2026, the FEI Group will be hosting their 27th annual National Conference at the JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Members can expect the usual ...
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