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Expert Conversations
A new safety frontier
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman dives into how AI can be a lifesaving tool — and why improper use could expose sensitive business data. When we talk about AI, most conversations focus on the type of business management tasks it can manage. What is often overlooked is how AI ...
Building trust and boosting sales with visualization software
By Jenny Yu. Homeowners increasingly expect to preview renovations before committing to major investments. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Jenni McMorran, contractor channel partner manager of Renoworks, to discuss how visualization software like theirs takes the newest technology and transforms the roofing sales ...
Finding the path to roofing
By Emma Peterson. How taking risks—and refusing to quit—launched Ian Davis into industry‑leading success. Recently, TopShield sponsored an episode of Stories From the Roof featuring Ian Davis, the founder of Cairn Contacting. Established in 2017, Cairn has quickly raised the bar on ethics, service and quality with recognitions such ...
Navigating a new world of technology
By Emma Peterson. Kevin Fox dives into the new world AI has heralded in and how we can use this tool effectively in business settings. From social media trends and Superbowl ads, AI has become a part of our everyday life, for better or worse. The roofing world is no ...
Brakes and beyond: Products for efficiency and customization
By Jenny Yu. By prioritizing the end-user experience, Van Mark Products has developed metal bending tools and accessories that push contractors ahead of their competition. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth spoke with Gary Weinert, director of sales and marketing at Van Mark ...
Level up your team with training
By Emma Peterson. Cotney Consulting Groups helps contractors avoid common mistakes with their practical, accessible online courses. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, John Kenney stopped by RoofersCoffeeShop® to talk about the training courses that Cotney Consulting Group offers contractors. These trainings are conducted online and focus ...
The state of roofing recruitment and retention
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the roles competitive benefits and company culture play in building your workforce. We might only be a month or so into 2026, but it has become clear that the labor challenges that have impacted the industry for decades are not disappearing any time soon. To ...
A better way to lay new metal on old steel
By Jesse Sanchez. A company built on a dedication to quality and craftsmanship finds new ways to make old metal buildings feel safe again. As shared on this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Dale Nelson, founder and president of Roof Hugger, joined vice president D.J. Highnote to discuss how a ...
Cool metal roofs: Where efficiency meets durability
By Emma Peterson. Discover why metal roofing is leading the market when it comes to cool roofing solutions. Finding success in a competitive industry like roofing is all about differentiating yourself and knowing what your customers want. And right now, some of the primary concerns for home and business ...
Hit the road for D.C. and Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill with this NRCA event. In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Duane Musser and Brad Stine from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to talk about this year’s Roofing Day in D.C. This annual ...
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