The International Roofing Expo, which runs through Thursday (Feb. 8) and is hosted at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, features a variety of educational options and special events for industry professionals, covering topics such as complying with energy code requirements and using infrared thermography. 

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The International Roofing Expo, which runs through Thursday (Feb. 8) and is hosted at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, features a variety of educational options and special events for industry professionals, covering topics such as complying with energy code requirements and using infrared thermography.

For those attending the conference today, some of the course offerings include:

• Complying with Energy Code Requirements for Commercial Roof Assemblies, which discusses updated versions of the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and roofing-related energy provisions;
• Application of Infrared Thermography to the Inspection and Diagnosis of Low Slope Commercial Roofing Systems, which serves as a basic introduction to thermography, IR roof image evaluation and FLIR Cameras, as well as their operation principles; and
• Leveraging Roof Consultants for Better Installation, which discusses the role of the consultant in the team, the value he or she can bring to the table and defining what consultants do and don’t do.

Thursday offerings also include Drones in Roofing: Realizing Economic Benefits, Enhancing Safety and Navigating Regulations and The Hurricanes of 2017: Low-Slope Roof Findings and Recommendations for Designers and Contractors

There are also a number of networking opportunities available, such as today's ROOFPAC Party on the Mighty Mississippi.

For more information, visit theroofingexpo.com.