b'ROOFTechContinued from page 1The inaugural ROOFTech wasThelivedemonstrationsal- andmore,whiledaytwoisfor heldinDowntownTorontoinlow participants to see real-timeproperty owners and managers.1993, and subsequent trade showsinstallationsofdifferentroofingThis isnt the only opportunity have alternated between Torontomechanisms,askquestionstoexhibitorshavetomarkettheir and either Montreal or Vancou- installers and get a close-up lookproducts, but it does help increase ver.Thetradeshowattractssoatthetechnologiespresented.theirpresentationsreach.Each manyattendeesandexhibitorsPeople that attend can familiar- product talk can hold around 50New OIRCA Memberthat these are the only locationsize themselves with all the majorpeople with extra space in case ofThe OIRCA Board of Directors is pleased to welcome in Canada that can accommodateroofing products, suppliers, tech- overflow.Itsalittleextrathat the highly anticipated event.nologiesandservices,explainswere offering exhibitors, Brunetthe following new member:Brunet says the most profoundBrunet.Theycanwatchhowsays. Normally people come to wayheswatchedROOFTechroofsareassembled.Theycantheir booths and talk to them, but evolve over the past 10+ years ismeettechnicalexpertsfromallthiswillgivethemachancetoGlobal Laboratory and Research Corporationthrough its continual growth inthe leading companies. They cancover a wider audience quicker. Industry Membershipattendance.Theyexpecttoseeget familiar with industry trendsA big draw for the event, ac- 15391 Steels Avenue, Unit 12416-997-4520 around 3,000 attendees and overand make valuable contacts. ThecordingtoBrunet,hasalwaysHornby, ONL0P 1E0glrcservices@gmail.com 150exhibitorswalkingthroughnetworking part is a huge thing. beenthecontinuingeducationBoyan IvanovThe International Centres doorsWhileattendeescanexpectcredits offered for industry new-this April.to see a lot of the same offeringscomerssomethingattendees The event is the only oppor- as previous years events, Brunetcan expect to see again this year. tunityinCanadaforarchitects,saystheyveintroducedanewToearncredits,attendeesmust buildinginspectors,contractors,type of presentation for 2023 ex- watchhour-longbusinesssemi-engineers,propertymanagers,hibitors: product talks. nars and demonstrations. Specific roofingconsultantsandspecifi- Exhibitors can buy a 30-min- seminars offering continuing edu-ers to have an all-in-one educa- ute time slot, and they would becation credits are offered beforeHaving this option not only al- years show: I hope that people tional experience on the specificsable to market specific productsthe official trade show opens. lows new industry players to com- are excited and look forward to ofroofing.Industryprofession- totheaudience.ItgivesthemBrunet says ROOFTech orga- plete their education faster, but itattendingtheevent.Andwhen als get the chance to share theirtheopportunitytopresentthenizersareworkingwiththeIn- also attracts people to the eventtheyleave,thattheycansay, knowledge and expertise throughproductandthetechnology,ternationalInstituteofBuildingwho may not have considered go- Hey, I learned three or four dif-educationalseminarsandliveand then turn to the crowd forEnclosureConsultants(IIBEC),ing otherwise. Its a great optionferent things that I didnt know productdemonstrations,whileaquestion-and-answerperiod,Ontario Association of Architectsfor any professionals working to- or wasnt sure of, and now I have industryup-and-comersgetaBrunet explains.(OAA)andtheBuildingOwn- ward accreditation. a clear answer.hands-onlearningopportunityThere will be six product talksersandManagersAssociationThemostimportantpartof from those more experienced. each day, with each day focused(BOMA)togetthecreditsap- ROOFTech is the learning oppor- Registrationforattendeesopens And the best part? 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