ROOFTech 2013 ROOFTech 2013 succeeds with expanded exhibit area and architect’s educational program Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer ROOFTech 2013, the Canadian Roofing Exposition, held in April at the Toronto International Centre, provided a special opportunity for roofing contractors, suppliers and manufacturers to congregate, learn, do business and build relationships. Changes implemented this year resulted in the highest attendance ever and the show sold out three times over in exhibit space. Canadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (CRCA) ex- ecutive director Bob Brunet says the show, held every two years, rotates between Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal and that this year, for the first time, a venue outside the downtown core was chosen. “This new site had better airport access, free parking, which our attendees appreciated, and for the first time, an outdoor exhibit space, which people loved,” he said. “The venue was also larger than we’ve ever had so we were able to keep pushing the curtain wall back, expand- ing the space as more and more booths were added. We did our best to accommodate everyone who wanted a booth and we had more than 2,600 people attend which is our highest number to date.” continued on page 30 The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2013 – 27