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Expert Conversations
The past, present and future of barndominiums
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the origins and present-day trends of barndominiums. In the wake of COVID-19, The Coffee Shops saw a surge in chatter and demand for barndominiums — residential and commercial buildings designed to offer large spaces with high ceilings and owner flexibility. Stacee Lynn, also known ...
Custom solutions second to none
By Jenny Yu. This company combines product innovation and contractor training to ensure each project is a success. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Greg Lusty, president and CEO of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), to discuss the company's groundbreaking work in ...
Empowering the future of women in construction
By Dani Sheehan. Industry professionals can go beyond the jobsite to make a lasting impact by supporting youth programs and fostering genuine human connections. For TRA Snow and Sun, empowering women and investing in the next generation fuels innovation, credibility and long-term growth. As Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at ...
Roofing in a deregulatory era
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney breaks down key policies and regulations that are changing how contractors operate. From OSHA and the Department of Labor to the EPA, a lot of federal regulations have shifted or changed in the last couple of years. To dive into the big changes that ...
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Training that meets you where you’re at
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s mobile training program not only comes to your office – it's specially designed to meet your team’s exact needs! One of the things that Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) prides themselves in is their comprehensive solutions. They provide products and systems that work with the ...
Automation and accuracy: The future of metal fabrication
By Jenny Yu. Explore how strategic automation can address labor shortages and efficiency issues. In an industry under mounting pressure from labor shortages and production demands, contractors and fabricators are increasingly turning to automation and advanced folding technologies to stay competitive, said David Prokop, executive vice president of precision ...
The newest tools of the trade
By Jenny Yu. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, dive into the innovative solutions Malco Tools has to offer. Founded in 1950, Malco Tools began when a young steel supply salesmen decided to manufacture a pipe crimper to aid with installing sheet metal ductwork. Since then, Malco has grown to be ...
Planning for the future
By Emma Peterson. Dive into succession planning with industry expert and veteran John Kenney. John Kenney, who has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry, founded and is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. The goal of Cotney Consulting Group is to give contractors “strategic guidance built ...
The gold standard in metal roofing partnerships
By Jenny Yu. Drexel Metals Plus members gain exclusive access to benefits that improve quality, efficiency and long-term success. Drexel Metals’ commitment to supporting quality-driven metal roofing professionals is taking center stage with the Drexel Metals Plus program. Designed to recognize and reward top-tier partners, the program includes a ...
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