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Why roofing service divisions feel busy but struggle to be predictable
By Cotney Consulting Group. When the right structure is in place, service divisions become reliable parts of businesses, supporting both customer relationships and long-term profitability. Most roofing service departments feel busy. Phones are ringing. Technicians are running calls. Trucks are moving all day. Work orders stack up, invoices go out and ...
The human factor: Integrating humanoid robotics into a skilled roofing workforce
By Cotney Consulting Group. Humanoid robotics does not change the fundamentals of good management. It exposes whether those fundamentals exist. Up to this point in the series, the discussion has focused on readiness operations, realistic entry points and the environments where humanoid robotics is most likely to appear first. Those factors matter. ...
Rising metal prices in 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As the Producer Price Index signals renewed pressure on metal contractors, learn what contractors should be doing to navigate rising metal costs. According to Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, Producer Price Indexes (PPIs) for major construction inputs climbed sharply in January 2026, ...
The 2026 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show is fast approaching
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Building enclosure professionals across the industry are making plans to gather in Sacramento, California, March 12–15, 2026. Hosted by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), the annual IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show brings together consultants, contractors, manufacturers and service providers focused on roofing, waterproofing and ...
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Why investing in older metal buildings is gaining new momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. With millions of aging metal-roofed structures nationwide, strategic retrofits are reshaping value, resilience and long-term performance. For many owners who built metal facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, the priority at that time was affordability. These buildings were designed to provide what was often described as “shade ...
Harnessing the power of AI
By Emma Peterson. Practical applications for AI automation in your business. AI has quickly become a major segment of today’s market. TIME recently named the architects of AI as their 2025 Person of the Year, praising AI’s acceleration of medical research and productivity, as well as the fact that businesses ...
The state of roofing operations in 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. Trends every contractor should be preparing for. Most contractors agree on one thing: Roofing operations are changing faster than most companies can adapt. The industry has ridden through labor shortages, supply-chain swings, technology shifts and rising customer expectations. Now 2026 is shaping up to be another ...
Why contractors should attend the “Strategic Celebrations” seminar at IRE 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. For companies committed to building strong teams, clear expectations and a culture that supports sustained success, this seminar should be at the top of the agenda. The International Roofing Expo 2026 is heading to Las Vegas on January 20–22, 2026, and for contractors focused on long-term growth, profitability ...
National Roofing Partners hosts partner happy hour at IRE 2026
By National Roofing Partners. Step away from the crowded aisles of IRE and have real conversations with the NRP team and fellow partner contractors. National Roofing Partners (NRP) invites contractors to connect at this year's International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas. The NRP Partner Happy Hour takes place on Tuesday, ...
Finding success in the modern era
How are contractors across the industry tackling the latest technologies and artificial intelligence? Industry professionals discuss their strategies. In a conversation with McElroy Metal for Contractor Corner, Joey Hawkings of Hawk 3 Construction discussed the path to success, building a reliable team and how new technologies are paving the way ...
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