b'CRE 2025Canadian Roofing Expo Recap By Matthew BradfordI ts a successful wrap for the 2025OIRCAwasproudtobethemitigation strategies, workforce de-Rebranded eventCanadian Roofing Expo (CRE).titlesponsorofthisyearsCREvelopmentandfinancialstrategies, Thisspring,theCanadianand is grateful for the opportunityamong others. makes its debutRoofingContractorsAssociationto utilize the event as a platform toClimate change was one of the (CRCA)hosteditslatestindustryconnect with industry peers on keymostpressingtopics,whichmade showcasing event, connecting OIR- issues, new developments and bestsense considering the significant in-CAstaffandmemberswithpeerspractices. For those of us that workfluence it has on how buildings are throughoutCanadasroofingandin the roofing industry, it is great tobeingdesignedandconstructed, building envelope community. have an event like the CRE, whichsaysMarks.Theseminaronhow Theredesignedevent,formerlybringstogethereveryonewhoreducing carbon emissions and cli-known as ROOFTech, was held onhas an interest in roofing, Marksmate change adaptation are shaping April15-16atTheInternationalcontinues. Being able to connectbuilding practices wasand isvery CentreinMississauga.Itfeaturedwitharchitects,engineers,roofingtimely and relevant to roofing con-an expanded range of sessions, dem- consultants,productmanufactur- struction moving forward. So were onstrations, exhibitors and activitiesers/suppliersand,ofcourse,roof- timelyseminarslikeWindUplift relevant to a broad range of industrying contractors all under one rooffor Roofing Systems: Understanding REMY CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD. professionals, including contractors,and at the same time is a very valu- windupliftstandardsbecauseof architects,engineers,buildingin- ableexperience. how important this research is to allRoofingWindows & Doors Parking Garages & BalconiesStructural Engineering spectors, consultants, specifiers andthose who design, manufacture andBuilding EnvelopeMechanical Engineering a slate of industry experts. Covering the Industry install roofing systems. Asphalt & Concrete PavementsElectrical Engineering The rebranding of ROOFTechCRE 2025 packed a lot of con- Jay Campbell, first vice president into CRE was a huge success, re- tentintoitsMississaugavenue.of the CRCA and vice president of Two Locations to Serve You - Toronto & Burlington, ONwww.remyeng.com 905-639-1911 ports Don Marks, OIRCAs execu- Produced by MediaEdge, the showDeanChandlerRoofingLimited, tive director. The event has a freshfeaturededucationalsessionsandwas among this years event organiz-new look that projects a very high- panel discussions on topics ranginging team. In addition to a full slate of tech image for a trade and industryfrom new technologies and roofingtalks and presentations, he says the that is often overlooked. systems to sustainable practices, riskgoal of the event was to bring roof-10ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2025 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'