Countdown to the 2025 Canadian Roofing Expo

Presented by the Canadian Roofing Contractors Assocation (CRCA) in partnership with the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA), the 2025 Canadian Roofing Expo is the roofing industry’s premier event returning April 15-16, 2025, to the International Centre, Toronto Ontario.

This event promises to be a dynamic and invaluable opportunity for architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, property owners, property managers, roofing consultants and specifiers to join peers for two days of educational sessions, roofing demonstrations, exhibitor showcases and networking opportunities that will cover all aspects of the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) roofing, construction and property management industries.

Educational Sessions

An expanded education program encompasses a broad range of trends, technologies, and challenges within the roofing industry.

• Environmental Social Governance and Roofing Projects: Requirements vs. Budgets will be a round table discussion with industry professionals covering a variety of topics including determining building performance metrics, different tools to use during the investigation stage, roof design strategies, selecting materials best suited for a project and effect on the budget as well as the timelines.
• Use of BIM in Construction will explore the core principles of BIM, including its ability to create accurate, data-rich 3D models that integrate design, engineering, construction workflows and post-construction maintenance. Industry stakeholders will review the practical applications of BIM, highlight how it improves collaboration and better communication, reduces errors, and enhances overall project efficiency.

• Staying on Top of Research, Technology and Change: Roofing at the National Research Council will describe how the National Research Council’s Construction Research Centre (CRC) and the Roofing Systems and Insulations (RSI) group undertakes generic, pre-competitive research and industry R&D consortiums to tackle the challenges encountered by the roofing industry that benefits all the members of the roofing community. Dr. Sudha Molleti will review how the RSI group, North America’s “one-stop” research lab, conducts comprehensive research on steep and low-sloped roofs, including green roofs and photovoltaics.
• Rooftop Safety in Ontario is a panel discussion bringing together three industry experts to discuss the importance of rooftop safety and minimizing risks in the commercial roofing industry in Ontario.
• How Reducing carbon emissions and Climate Change Adaptation are Shaping Building Practices will be presented by Alex Lukachko, University of Toronto, and will examine the leadership role building enclosure professionals play in addressing climate change challenges and carbon-reduction mandates. He will also provide an update on industry-academic collaborations designed to promote awareness and action to address the climate crisis.
• Drone Use in Roofing and Building Science, presented by Steve Priestley, AltoMaxx Technologies, will examine thermal imaging, point clouds, photogrammetry and how building a scalable drone program is possible on a budget; while doing it safely and within the standards.  Steve will highlight actual drone use within roofing and building sciences as well discuss Transport Canada regulations and how they apply to the industry.
• Wind Uplift Design for Roofing Systems will focus on the design and installation of roofing systems to resist wind uplift in accordance with the requirements of CSA A123.21 standard test method for the dynamic wind uplift resistance of membrane-roofing systems.

Demonstrations and product talks

Attendees also have opportunities to explore the tradeshow floor and get up close to the exhibitors and technologies.

Live demonstrations will feature several roofing systems: thermoplastic, EPDM, steep slope, vegetative, modified bitumen, and liquid applied membranes. Each demonstration will discuss the history, features and benefits and step-by-step instructions that display how each system is installed from the roof deck up, including vapour barrier, insulation, and different attachment methods.

Product Talks will enable attendees to participate in mini technical sessions hosted by different exhibitors, where they will present their latest products and services.

TAC Innovation Demo Zone

A new feature to the show is the TAC Innovation Demo Zone, which will showcase Tech-Access Canada’s network of Technology Access Centres (TACs) at colleges and Cégeps across the country – research and innovation centres that provide businesses and entrepreneurs with advanced R&D facilities, equipment, and expert assistance to develop and commercialize new innovations. Attendees will learn about the latest innovations shaping the future of the roofing and building envelope sectors including Photon the robotic dog used to detect leaks in building enclosures, drones used for inspecting steep slope roofs and development of panels with alternative fibres.

A Networking Lounge hosted by CRCA and OIRCA will be open all day to help attendees connect. The lounge will host the CRCA President’s Reception on day one and the Networking Reception on day two.

Whether you attend to explore the latest advancements in roofing technologies, broaden your professional knowledge, or gain expert insights, you will find valuable opportunities to elevate your business and career. The 2025 Canadian Roofing Expo is being held April 15-16, 2025, at the International Centre in Toronto Ontario. For more information, visit canadianroofingexpo.ca.