Expert Conversations
Coffee Conversations LIVE From METALCON 2026 Sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams
October 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PT/ 2:30 p.m. ET You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams, coming to you LIVE from METALCON 2026 in Orlando, Florida! Join us on day two of the show as we meet with industry leaders and experts from ...
Creating a more fire-safe future
By Emma Peterson. Explore the certifications, technologies and best practices that help roofing professionals build more fire-resilient structures. As wildfires rage across the Western United States, the importance of fire-resistant roofing and building solutions has never been more crucial. To learn more about how we can build a more ...
Simplifying commercial roofing installation
By The Coffee Shops®. AWIP's One Deck system reduces installation complexity and labor. Labor shortages, lengthy installation timelines and jobsite coordination challenges continue to put pressure on commercial roofing contractors. According to Gary Sweeney, director of low-slope roofing at All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), those challenges helped drive the development ...
Set yourself apart from the competition at LEGALCon 2026
By Emma Peterson. Monica Murphy shares why the relationships, education and opportunities gained through NRCA's premier legal event can have a lasting impact. On October 7 and 8, 2026, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will be hosting their live LEGALCon event! This is the association’s premier legal event and ...
Supporting the next generation while solving today’s labor challenges
By The Coffee Shops®. Contractor support starts with workforce development and practical jobsite solutions. Labor shortages continue to challenge contractors across roofing, metal construction and other skilled trades. According to Rich Benninghoff, CEO of The Malco Group, manufacturers have an important role to play in helping contractors work more efficiently ...
Arrive on a wave, not by chance
By The Coffee Shops®. A new book from Randy Chaffee explores why trade show success starts long before attendees walk through the doors. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with industry veteran Randy Chaffee to discuss his new book, “The Closers Part Seven,” and the ...
Why perimeter edge metal deserves more attention
The Coffee Shops™. Perimeter edge metal plays a critical role in protecting low-slope commercial roofs from wind-driven failure. When discussing commercial roofing performance, perimeter edge metal is often treated as a finishing detail. That mindset can create significant risk for contractors and building owners alike, according to Jason Hildenbrand from ...
David Nye, the roofing guy
By Emma Peterson. How one man traded a badge for a business plan and built a company grounded in integrity, accountability and service. In a new Stories from the Roof podcast sponsored by SRS Distribution, Megan Ellsworth hosts David Nye, the chief growth officer of and former president of Peak Roofing Partners ...
Video didn’t kill this radio star
By Emma Peterson. Defying those that call live radio a dying art, Fabrication Nation Radio is bringing energy, connection and fun to fabrication shops across the country. While the Buggles declared that “Video Killed the Radio Star” in 1979, radio and its stars are most certainly still with us ...
Beyond coatings: Evaluating long-term retrofit performance
By The Coffee Shops®. Aligning roof solutions with performance goals, service life expectations and future building needs. As Roof Hugger celebrates its 35th anniversary, President Dale Nelson joined Heidi J. Ellsworth on an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, to discuss a practical question contractors face every day: How do you ...
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