b'Presidents Message Climate Durability Inside the OIRCAOutgoing OIRCA PresidentA Framework to DetermineReverse Auction BiddingBids Farewell a Climate-DependentPage 16Page 4 Durability Index for the Building EnclosurePage 10The 2024 Randy Walden Charity Golf ClassicThis past fall, golfers across Ontarios roofing and construction community hit the greens for the 2024 Randy Walden Charity Golf ClassicPage 6CREEnter: the Canadian Roofing ExpoCRCAs rebranded tradeshow set for 2025 By Matthew BradfordI n April 2025, OIRCA staff andmaking the trip for their first time:conveniently located across the hall members will join roofing andThe goal for 2025 is to enhancefrom the tradeshow floor.building envelope professionalsthe look of the tradeshow floor andAmong the other additions is a fromacrossthecountryattheaddsomenewfeaturesandedu- simplified job fair in which exhibi-CanadianRoofingContractorcational content to appeal to ourtors looking for talent will have the Associations(CRCAs)Canadianprevious attendees as well as attractchance to accept resumes from at-Roofing Expo (CRE).new ones, broadening our reach intendees,includingstudentsfrom There-brandedevent,formerlythe construction industry. nearbycollegesanduniversities. knownasROOFTech,representsSome of these changes will bePlans are also in place to welcome anevolutionofCRCAsbiannualevident as soon as attendees enternew industry partners to the show, tradeshow. Running April 15 to 16the International Centres Hall 5. attheInternationalCentreinTo- For one, the showroom floor willincluding National Women in Roof-ronto, it will host an expanded scopefeatureanewlydesignedsocialing,tobringfurtherinsightsand of content and activities to informloungeatitscentre,whichwillperspectives to attendees.and inspire stakeholders throughoutbe a hub for casual meetings andCRE is more than just a trade-the Canadian roofing and buildinga venue for both day ones Presi- show,saysDonMarks,executive envelope trades. dentsReceptionanddaytwosdirectoroftheOIRCA.Those The show is being produced bynetworkingreception.Elsewhere,who visit the event have an oppor-MediaEdge, the Toronto-based eventthe Tech Talks demo area will betunitytoattendbusinesssessions specialist and publisher of OIRCArepositioned closer to the front toand seminars, product talks and live, and CRCAs trade magazines. Nan- make it more accessible and easierfull-scaleroofsysteminstallations cy Milani, a consultant for the eventto hear. Prior to the start of eachright on the showroom floor, which with MediaEdge, says organizers areshow, attendees will also have theis unique to CRE.intent on making the show contentchancetoparticipateinconcur-moreengagingandeffectivetoallrent educational sessions on severalRegistrationforthe2025CRE attendees, whether theyve been totimelyandrelevantindustrytop- isnowopen;visitcanadianroofing CRCAs tradeshow in the past or areics. These will take place in roomsexpo.ca for more information.190 Attwell Drive Suite 350 Toronto, ON M9W 6H8Please return undeliverable copies to: 190 Attwell Drive | Suite 350 | Toronto, ON | M9W 6H8'