Western Roofing Expo 2024
The WSRCA’s 50th Annual Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
by Marcus Dodson, Publisher
This year, the Western Roofing Expo 2024 returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Paris® Las Vegas on September 29 to October 1. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) will be celebrating its 50th annual Western Roofing Expo as well as 50 years in service of the roofing industry. The trade show will feature educational opportunities, networking events, motivating seminars, and the fan-favorite Roofing Games™. The three-day event will allow attendees to discover the hottest industry trends while networking with new peers and socializing with old friends. The Western Roofing Expo 2024 focuses on the specific needs that roofing and waterproofing contractors face in the West, and this year’s event is sure to impress everyone who attends.
Davis Memorial Foundation
Save the date for Sunday, September 29, and plan to attend the Bob Porter Golf Tournament and the Sporting Clays Tournament. Both of these charity events benefit the Davis Memorial Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting students through scholarship grants.
Seminars
A wide-ranging assortment of exciting and informative seminars will take place each morning on Monday and Tuesday. The education programs at the Western Roofing Expo are designed to help professionals be better roofing contractors and business owners. This year, the Western Roofing Expo 2024 is focusing on a diverse set of topics that cover all of the hot trends and issues in the roofing industry. Monday’s schedule includes: The History of Roofing 2024; Attic Ventilation Best Practices, Tips and Solutions from Across North America; Moisture Impact on Roofing and Waterproofing Assemblies; Edge Protection/Barrier Systems – When Working at Height; Until You Have Robots, You Need Employees: Top 5 Employment Issues in the Roofing Industry; Is My Roofing Company a Target for Acquisition, and What Do I Need to Know?; From Classroom to Rooftop: Hiring and Integrating Construction Management Graduates; Proactively Address Moisture in Roof Assemblies; When Codes Are in Conflict: Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction; Reducing a Building’s Energy Use with Its Roof; Design Issues in Roofing: A Legal Perspective; Protecting Your Bottom Line: Insurance Strategies for Effective Risk Transfer in Contracts; The Need for Training in the Roofing Industry; and WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals’ Annual Discussion: Career Advancement.
Tuesday’s schedule includes: The Top Ten Low Slope Detail Errors Made by Roofing Contractors, Observed by Roof Consultants; Steep-Slope Roofs, Making Them Watertight; Roofing Safety Essentials: Compliance with OSHA Regulations; Employee or Independent Contractor? An Update on the Misclassification Issue Under the FLSA and NLRA; Scaling Your Operations for Economic Conditions; Are You Ready to Sell Your Business? How Much is it Worth?; Commercial Roofing Academy; Ventilation Concepts and Troubleshooting Techniques; Empowering Leaders: Safety and Risk Management in Your Organization; State of the Industry; Responding to OSHA: From Inspection to Citation; and Navigating the Path to Excellence in Roofing Field Operations.
Trade Show
Join the excitement on Monday with President Mike Wakerling as he opens the 50th Annual Western Roofing Expo on behalf of the WSRCA. This year’s show will highlight the latest equipment and materials used in the roofing, roof deck, urethane foam, waterproofing, and allied industries. The fun continues on Monday as the bustling trade show floor invites attendees to explore the latest trends, advances in technology, and best practices for business growth.
Product Demonstrations
Attendees who walk the trade show floor on Monday and Tuesday will have first-row seats to several of the industry’s top manufacturers as they demonstrate their latest innovations. On Monday, Carlisle® Construction Materials, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, Polyglass® USA, and TBD will be providing live product demonstrations. On Tuesday, WSRCA Safety Companion App will take its demonstrations to the trade show floor.
Networking Opportunities
On Sunday, September 29, join the WSRCA for its Welcome Event and Auction at the Paris-Las Vegas. It will be an evening full of fun, great food, hosted bars, camaraderie, and lots of wonderful auction items to bid on. Everyone is guaranteed to walk away with a smile. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Davis Memorial Foundation scholarship fund. These scholarships are made available to aspiring high school, technical, vocational trade, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Attending the Western Roofing Expo 2024 is a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with influential people in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Meeting fellow attendees, speakers, and exhibitors is a big part of the value of attending the premier industry event. On Tuesday, National Women in Roofing is hosting Empowering Women in Roofing: Allies and Advocates Panel Discussion. Register for this networking event and meet some of the most dynamic women in the roofing industry today.
Luncheons
On Monday, join keynote speakers Craig Brightup of the Brightup Group and NRCA CEO McKay Daniels for the Western Roofing Expo 2024 Legislative Luncheon. These two legislative experts will provide information on what is happening in Washington, D.C., that is affecting the roofing industry. Immediately following the luncheon will be the nominees for the WSRCA Board of Directors and the presentation of the 2024 Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship winners.
Tuesday’s Annual Luncheon will feature Anthony Robles, winner of the 2011 NCAA Wrestling National Championship, a major feat considering Robles had been born with one leg. Join the WSRCA on October 1 to listen to his incredible story of triumph over adversity.
Other Activities
Returning again this year is Roofer’s Feud, a fast-paced fun trivia game hosted by Trent Cotney and John Kenney of Adams and Reese LLC and Cotney Consulting Group. Held on Tuesday, October 1, this game show covers all aspects of roofing, from history to types of roofing to tools. Team participants will be drawn from the audience.
The Roofing Games will take place on Tuesday afternoon and are sure to be just as exciting as ever. Malarkey Roofing Products® and the WSRCA will be teaming up to showcase this eagerly awaited annual steep-slope nailing competition. Roofers compete against one another by installing Malarkey shingles on a small deck. Participants will be judged on accuracy, aesthetics, speed, and workmanship. If you are interested in participating, stop by the Malarkey Roofing Products booth #435 for your chance to enter.
Western Roofing Expo attendees will learn the best practices for their businesses, such as addressing the labor shortage, creating a safer work environment, OSHA issues, and much more. Networking and social events ensure that you’ll be able to catch up with old friends and make new connections. For more information about the Western Roofing Expo 2024, contact the association office at (800) 725-0333 or go to www.westernroofingexpo.com.
