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MCS Influencers
Breaking Down the Cost of Metal Roofing
MCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says that when you look at the true cost of metal roofing, it actually saves homeowners money in the long run compared to other roofing materials. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of an interview between our COO, Karen Edwards, and Owner of Source One Marketing, ...
Uncovering the True Cost of Building Materials: Evaluating Longevity, Durability and Resilience of Metal Compared to Other Options
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares his expert insights into choosing the right metal building materials. Any building construction is a significant investment, and selecting the right building materials is crucial to ensure the project's success. When evaluating materials, it's essential to consider the true cost over the building's expected lifespan. This ...
Why Metal Roofing is Worth the High Price Tag
MCS Influencer Jerry Iselin says that the longevity of metal roofing far outweighs the price. This a good topic and one that all metal roofers should be well versed in. We love promoting metal roofing because it really has so many advantages over all other roofing. The only drawback is the ...
Sustainability Questions to Ask Metal Manufacturers
MCS Influencer Holly Gotfredson says that asking your metal manufacturers questions can help you gain a better understanding of how sustainable their products and practices are. Manufacturers that use raw materials with recycled content are really going to contribute to a sustainable project. This gives the contractor a great opportunity to ...
Recyclability Plays a Key Role in Sustainability
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that sustainability is important to consider during the design phase of a project. Congratulations to the schools that received awards for the NRCA/Alliance Student Roof Competition. Clemson University, 1st place, the University of Florida, 2nd place and Texas A & M University, 3rd place. ...
Three Metal Associations Contractors Should Join and Why
MCS Influencer Rob Haddock says that joining a metal construction association can provide contractors access to networking and problem-solving. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between COO Karen Edwards and S-5!'s Founder, Rob Haddock. Karen Edwards: Hi everyone. This is Karen Edwards from MetalCoffeeShop, and I am being joined today ...
Finding Success With Association Memberships
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares why trade associations are so important for contractors. I wanted to answer why you should first belong to a trade association supporting the metal construction industry. Trade associations provide valuable information like professional development, market analyses and substantial resources to assist you in operating ...
Associations Can Provide a Wealth of Resources
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says associations like the Metal Construction Association offer many great resources to construction industry professionals. Editor's note: The following is a conversation between Coffee Shops' COO, Karen Edwards, and Mark Standifer. You can watch the video or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: I'm Karen Edwards and I'm ...
Great Ways to Train Contractors on Installing Metal Building Products
MCS Influencer John Kenney breaks down the common ways you can train contractors on installing metal building products. There are several common ways workers receive training to install metal building products. Some of the most common training methods include: On-the-job training One of the most traditional training methods is on-the-job training. This ...
Technology Has Transformed the Metal Industry
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that technology continues to shape the way we estimate, fabricate and install. Before I get into this month’s topic, congratulations to the Student Roof Competition Teams that have made it to the finals. Those schools are Bradley University, California Polytechnic University, Clemson University, Colorado ...
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