Expert Conversations
The contractor-first approach to architectural metal
Contractors entering the architectural metal business need more than just equipment. The architectural sheet metal industry offers significant opportunities for contractors, but success depends on far more than purchasing the right equipment. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ken McLaughlin of Carlisle Architectural Metals about how contractor partnerships ...
Expert insights that span the pond
By Emma Peterson. Although roofing practices and regional challenges vary around the world, John Kenney explains why the industry's fundamental goals remain the same and how contractors can benefit from sharing their experiences. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group ...
Turning education into connections
By the Coffee Shops®. FRSA’s Convention and Expo combines technical learning with opportunities to build relationships and discover new products. While education helps drive attendance at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo, the event's impact extends well beyond the classroom. In one Roofing Road ...
Training that sticks
By The Coffee Shops®. This new fall protection trainer course gives roofing professionals tools to make safety education more relevant, engaging and consistent. Fall protection training is familiar territory for many roofing contractors, but delivering information does not necessarily mean workers will retain it. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan ...
The colors reshaping metal roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. Warmer neutrals, bronzes and subtle color shifts are giving contractors new ways to help customers create distinctive exteriors. Color can change the character of an entire exterior, making it an important consideration for contractors when helping customers navigate metal roofing choices. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar, ...
Natural light reshapes modern metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Modern daylighting systems are giving metal building professionals new ways to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, safety and overall building performance. Daylighting may be one of the oldest concepts in building design, but advancements in material design, performance capabilities and installation methods are giving it new relevance ...
The business case for smarter construction recycling
By Emma Peterson. Woodchuck.ai rethinking how jobsite waste is handled in order to support sustainability goals while creating measurable financial benefits. Sustainability has become a key talking point for contractors. As John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group put it, “Not that long ago, sustainability discussions were limited to ...
Building freedom through post-frame design
By The Coffee Shops®. One builder's journey shows how education, lifestyle goals and smarter planning continue to drive interest in post-frame construction. As homeownership becomes increasingly complex, a growing number of prospective homebuyers are taking untraditional routes to owning a home. On a recent episode of MetalCast™ sponsored by Sherwin Williams, Karen ...
Building smarter roofers with expert training
By Emma Peterson. From field installation and project management to executive leadership, John Kenney brings a unique perspective to roofing education. This November, right before the holiday season begins, John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, will be hosting a two-day live classroom training workshop. This workshop, which runs ...
How smarter field fabrication improves productivity and quality
By The Coffee Shops®. Purpose-built cutting and bending tools allow crews to adapt to job-site conditions, address labor challenges and deliver consistent results. Metal contractors, fabricators and installers are being asked to accomplish more with fewer people while maintaining the craftsmanship building owners expect. In an upcoming MetalTalk™ episode on ...
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