Why All Metal Roofers Should Consider Attending Trade Shows 

Trade shows bring together diverse metal roofing professionals, including thought leaders, fabricators, engineers, equipment specialists, manufacturers, and more. These shows encompass the full spectrum of roofing industry expertise, fostering connections, knowledge, and business opportunities for all attendees.  

Attendees can explore the latest innovations in metal roofing materials, technologies, and installation techniques, allowing them to stay on top of industry trends. Trade shows are an important educational resource where professionals come together to provide cutting-edge training and important knowledge about current best practices. 

Since metal roofing is a small industry, everything that is presented is relevant and can make a big impact on your day-to-day business. Trade shows provide insights into competitor offerings, allowing businesses to refine their strategies and positioning. The industry-specific focus of these events ensures full potential for meaningful interactions and growth opportunities. 

How to Make the Most of Your Trade Show Attendance 

 Trade shows offer pro builders a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of industry developments. Pro builders learn from manufacturers and suppliers, gaining knowledge on the latest metal roofing products, installation techniques, and cutting-edge technology.  

Discover Hands-On Learning Resources 

Educational sessions for pro builders cover a wide range of topics, including installation practices, solar panels, exposed fasteners, and standing seams. They focus on the proper way to mitigate issues in the building process. Educational sessions typically include: 

• Workshops: Discuss topics such as installation techniques and safety procedures.  

• Product demonstrations: Hands-on opportunities to learn proper application techniques for metal roofing systems.  

• Building codes/compliance updates: Learn the updates to building codes for construction. 

• Sustainability practices: Learn energy-efficient techniques while building.  

• Panel discussions: Industry leaders sharing insights on industry trends. 

Not all sessions are product specific; there are sales and business-focused workshops that dive into how to better your company and become a successful pro builder. 

How Trade Shows Benefit the Architect  

Architects can also gain substantial benefits from trade shows because they can see innovative design possibilities firsthand. Manufacturers are there to showcase new metal roofing products such as profiles, colors, and finishes that can enhance commercial structures.  

For an architect at a tradeshow, learning the details about new products can help them level up their projects. Fabral has engineers to help answer any technical questions that you or your team might have at trade shows. 

Building Skills, Connections, and Industry Knowledge 

Networking at trade shows allows architects to connect with manufacturers, contractors, and other industry professionals. These conversations can lead to future projects and provide architects with reliable resources for implementing designs. 

By showcasing their own work at trade shows, architects can gain visibility and differentiate themselves in the competitive metal roofing market. 

Advantages for Commercial Experts 

Metal roofing trade shows offer significant value for commercial professionals as they provide a unique platform to explore innovative solutions for all types of metal roofing projects. These professionals can attend seminars with topics that cover building code compliance for commercial structures, project management, and emerging trends in metal roofing.  

In the commercial sector, professionals are getting more inspiration at these trade shows. Commercial projects usually have very specific targets and goals, like sustainability, so attendees get the latest and greatest trends at trade shows. 

Growing your Network with Commercial Professionals 

Products and companies for commercial building are represented at the shows, allowing attendees to learn more about what professionals have to offer. Not only can commercial professionals promote their products, but they can also purchase products to use in their services. 

Trade shows are a great place for pros to interact with reps from a variety of commercial product brands. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about individual products or dive deeper into whole-system solutions. Often, you can even place custom orders at the show so you can hit the ground running when you return to the job site.  

Come See Fabral at Metalcon! 

Fabral has several new initiatives on the horizon and new products and equipment to showcase at Metalcon this October.  

Make sure to sign up for the FREE session led by Fabral’s CEO, Dennis Merino, at Metalcon this year. This session will give an overview of two accreditation programs chosen to improve the quality of work in the metal building industry.  

Don’t miss the chance to expand your network, improve your skills, and learn from the experts! Join Fabral at Metalcon!