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Estimating for everyone
By Emma Peterson. This new training course crosses language barriers by bringing John Kenney’s estimating training into Spanish. If you’ve been around the roofing industry, you’ve probably heard of John Kenney. The CEO of Cotney Consulting Group and an avid activist for the industry as a whole, John is truly a leader ...
The different types of ventilation
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the three basic kinds of ventilation and how they fit into HVAC/R systems. Ventilation is a crucial part of any building envelope, but it is also one of the aspects that is talked about less. In this MetalTalk™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk ...
Unlock growth in metal roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Whether you’re new to metal roofing or already roll-forming and looking to grow, this MetalTalk is packed with insights and tools to help launch you into an expanding market. Metal roofing continues to increase in popularity. If you’re looking to diversify your offerings or learn a new skill, now ...
Modern safety solutions for metal sheet bending
By Dani Sheehan. Regular safety meetings, proper equipment training and maintaining clean work areas are crucial to protecting your employees and your business. Metal roofing contractors face unique challenges when it comes to workplace safety. Whether you’re operating a single sheet metal bender in your shop or running multiple machines on your ...
Roof Hub understands you and your clients’ needs
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to leverage this digital platform to make your estimating and ordering more efficient. From making orders to examining roofs, technology has undoubtedly changed the way that roofing contractors operate their businesses. And the biggest thing about technology is that it is still changing the game today. In ...
How metal is shaping resilient building design in a climate of crisis
By METALCON and Fiona Maguire-O'Shea In a METALCON online webinar, experts came together to unpack the intersection of building science, climate policy, material innovation and insurance economics. As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no ...
A retrofitting renaissance
By Emma Peterson. Metal roof and wall retrofitting is on the rise, learn why! Retrofitting has become an increasingly popular option when extending the life of a building’s metal roof and/or walls. In a new episode of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Rodger Russ about the rise ...
Encouraging snow safety
By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through every step of implementing snow retention systems. Snow retention systems are critical for keeping roofs in areas that receive heavy snowfall safe and secure. Not only does it protect the people and property beneath the roof from dangerous snow avalanches, but ...
Start your May off with the 56th Annual MBCEA Conference
By Emma Peterson. It’s time to head to Charlotte, North Carolina because you do not want to miss this year’s MBCEA Conference. Every year, the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) hosts a conference full of educational opportunities, networking spaces and an exhibitor floor. This year the conference will be hosted ...
Looking to the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Examine market growth and industry shifts with Paul Trombitas and the FMI 2025 North American Construction Outlook report. From new tariffs to changing immigration policies and more, 2025 has been an interesting year for the construction industry. To help you get a better understanding of what is going on ...
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