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Expert Conversations
The case for metal-over-metal retrofits
By The Coffee Shops®. Roof Hugger experts explain how structural attachment, drainage, longevity and future rooftop needs can shape retrofit decisions. When recovering an existing metal building roof, contractors and building owners must consider more than the initial installation price. In one episode of MetalCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with ...
Turning education into real-world roofing careers
By The Coffee Shops®. Students apply classroom training, meet industry professionals and discover career opportunities in roofing. For students exploring the trades, understanding what a career might actually looks like can be difficult without firsthand experience. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips® sponsored by National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), ...
Visualizing insulated metal panels through digital tools
By The Coffee Shops®. Visualization technology is helping contractors, architects and owners better understand insulated metal panel systems. As construction workflows continue shifting from traditional drawings toward more connected digital environments, visualization tools are becoming increasingly important for project teams. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, host Heidi Ellsworth sat ...
What FMI’s latest outlook report says about the industry
By Emma Peterson. Paul Trombitas breaks down three major trends that construction professionals should pay attention to. With changing regulations and constantly evolving economic situations, it can feel impossible to make predictions or plans about the future of the industry. But just because it feels impossible doesn’t mean it ...
Building a business beyond the jobsite
By The Coffee Shops®. A decade of lessons that transformed a skilled tradesperson into a successful business owner. Starting a company often begins with having confidence in your skill set and a deep understanding of the trade. Sustaining that company, however, requires an entirely different set of skills. n a recent MetalCast™ episode, ...
Fire-rated panels meet rising performance demands
By The Coffee Shops®. Insulated metal panel innovation bridges the gap between fire protection and thermal efficiency. As building codes tighten and facility requirements become more complex, many designers are facing complications as they try to accommodate insulation needs with fire resistance required minimums. In the latest episode of ...
The restructuring of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment ...
Discovering the strength of purlins
By The Coffee Shops®. From withstanding harsh weather to holding heavy machinery loads, testing is vital to the discovery of a product's capability. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with DJ Highnote and Dale Nelson of Roof Hugger to discuss the ...
AI in action
By Emma Peterson. This webinar offers real-world lessons from metal building contractors on how AI can improve your operations. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it’s finding its way into more and more sectors of the roofing industry. To talk about where AI is cropping up in the metal ...
An uneven but expanding market
By Emma Peterson. Industry veteran John Kenney shares his perspective on the current opportunities and challenges in the construction coatings market. In a new CoatingsTalk™, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with John Kenney about the state of the construction coatings industry and what is driving its current changes. John is the ...
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