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Industry Resources

The associations and events that move the roofing industry — maintained as part of the Roofer Butler intelligence layer.

Trade shows & conferences

Annual fixtures on the industry calendar.

Annual — typically September. Executive-level conference on running a roofing business.

Best of Success (Roofing Contractor)

Rotating US venues
Annual — typically September. Executive-level conference on running a roofing business.
Annual — typically June/July. Florida's roofing and sheet metal expo.

FRSA Convention & Expo

Florida (rotating: Orlando / Kissimmee)
Annual — typically June/July. Florida's roofing and sheet metal expo.
Annual — typically spring. Building-enclosure consultants and commercial roofing specifiers.

IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show

Rotating US venues
Annual — typically spring. Building-enclosure consultants and commercial roofing specifiers.
Annual — typically February. The largest roofing and exteriors event in North America, co-sponsored by NRCA.

International Roofing Expo (IRE)

Rotating US venues
Annual — typically February. The largest roofing and exteriors event in North America, co-sponsored by NRCA.
Annual — typically October. The only global event dedicated to metal construction, including metal roofing.

METALCON

Rotating US venues
Annual — typically October. The only global event dedicated to metal construction, including metal roofing.
Annual — typically fall.

MRCA Annual Conference & Expo

Rotating Midwest venues
Annual — typically fall.
Annual — typically spring. The Northeast's regional roofing show.

NERCA Convention & Trade Show

Rotating Northeast venues
Annual — typically spring. The Northeast's regional roofing show.
Annual — typically fall. Texas roofing contractors and the storm-restoration market.

RCAT Annual Conference & Expo

Texas (rotating venues)
Annual — typically fall. Texas roofing contractors and the storm-restoration market.
Annual — typically October. Sales, marketing, and leadership conference for roofing and solar contractors.

RoofCON

Orlando, FL
Annual — typically October. Sales, marketing, and leadership conference for roofing and solar contractors.
Annual — typically June. The West's largest regional roofing show.

Western Roofing Expo (WSRCA)

Las Vegas, NV
Annual — typically June. The West's largest regional roofing show.

Associations & professional bodies

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA)

Trade association of asphalt shingle and roofing manufacturers — technical bulletins and installation standards.
Residential

Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)

Florida's roofing trade association — hurricane-code expertise, licensing support, and an annual convention and expo.
All roofing

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

Professional association for building-enclosure consultants — roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall specifiers.
Commercial

Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA)

Consumer-education and industry alliance for residential metal roofing.
Residential

Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)

Regional contractor association serving the Midwest — technical resources, safety programs, and an annual conference and expo.
All roofing

National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

The roofing industry's largest trade association — technical standards, ProCertification, advocacy, and the co-sponsor of the International Roofing Expo.
All roofing

National Women in Roofing (NWiR)

Volunteer-based organization supporting women in the roofing industry through networking, mentoring, education, and recruitment.
All roofing

North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)

The contractor association for the Northeast — covering New York, New Jersey, and New England roofing contractors.
All roofing

Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA)

Trade association for cold-applied roof coatings — restoration and reflective coating standards.
Commercial

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)

Texas roofing contractor association — licensing program, storm-market standards, and an annual trade show.
All roofing

Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI)

Represents sheet membrane and component suppliers for the commercial low-slope roofing industry — TPO, EPDM, PVC standards.
Commercial

Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)

Contractor association for the 14 western states — producer of the Western Roofing Expo.
All roofing