One of the people who took part in a 1996 attempt to climb Mount Everest that went horribly wrong will speak to International Roofing Expo attendees next February.

The weather in this party-loving city on the Mississippi River wasn’t very conducive to the fun times this historic city is known for during this year’s International Roofing Expo.

With Mardi Gras festivities ending a few days before the International Roofing Expo, organizers say New Orleans will still be “jazzing” when it welcomes thousands of attendees to its annual construction conference.

Construction marketing and media company Hanley Wood announced Nov. 18 that it is selling its exhibitions business to Informa PLC. Terms were not disclosed.

Metal roofing contractors planning to attend the 2015 International Roofing Expo may want to arrive in New Orleans a day early. 

The former communications director at motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson will give the keynote speech at next year’s International Roofing Expo. 

Even though the event is over six months away, the trade show floor for the 2015 International Roofing Expo is almost sold out.

Officials with the 2014 International Roofing Expo say excitement is building as the calendar gets closer to Feb. 26-28.

Following shows in Orlando, Fla., and San Antonio, the expo returns to the glitz and glamour of its longtime host city, Las Vegas, and promises to again be a must-attend event giving roofing professionals the chance to meet with manufacturers and suppliers.