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Lee Ann Slattery takes the helm at MCA
By Emma Peterson. Learn how she and the MCA team are advocating for the industry amid a complex business landscape. Recently, Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS was welcomed as the first female chair holder in the Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s history. Lee Ann brings over two decades of industry experience ...
Keeping buildings standing when it matters most
By Emma Peterson. Nudura ICFs are engineered and certified for structural integrity in the face of earthquakes. Across the world, seismic activity has been growing more threatening. In 2020 alone there were three major earthquakes across Croatia, Turkey and Greece that not only caused more than 1 billion Euros ...
Metal siding on the rise: How performance, data and design are reshaping exterior walls
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Fire resistance, durability and design innovation are driving new demand. Metal siding is experiencing significant growth across residential and light commercial construction, and the reasons go far beyond aesthetics. In 2026, homeowners and contractors are increasingly choosing metal wall systems because they solve some of the ...
New cool surfaces toolkit site provides public with resources and knowledge base
The Cool Surfaces Toolkit is designed to make trusted, science-based information on cool roofs, walls and pavements more accessible to a broad range of audiences. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls and pavements. ...
Coil coatings and metal systems: Driving performance across the modern jobsite
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advanced coatings and integrated metal systems give contractors new ways to deliver durability, efficiency and design flexibility. Metal is moving well beyond traditional roofing and siding applications into some of the most dynamic areas of today’s building envelope. A major factor behind that shift is coil ...
FRSA 2026 set to showcase innovation and industry connections
By The Coffee Shops™. Marco Industries will highlight solutions designed to improve roofing performance and contractor efficiency. In the article, "Countdown to Kissimmee!" Marco Industries highlights its anticipation for one of the roofing industry's most anticipated annual events: the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo. ...
FlashCo releases updated ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal profiles
This update represents a major step forward in how FlashCo delivers ES-1 compliant edge metal systems to the market. FlashCo recently released an update to their ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal product line, which includes 8 new ES-1 compliant profiles. "This update represents a major step forward in how we deliver ES-1 ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® joins National Slate Association and Slate Roofing Contractors Association on educational UK slate tour
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Experiencing the craftsmanship, durability and history of slate roofing firsthand across the United Kingdom. To truly understand the beauty, durability and craftsmanship of roofing and especially slate roofing, you have to experience it firsthand. For me, that is exactly what happened when RoofersCoffeeShop® joined the National Slate ...
Snag an extra tool bag with this spring promo!
By Jenny Yu. Buy one, get one free: take advantage of Veto Pro Pac’s Spring Promo before June 15! Spring is here, and Veto Pro Pac, part of The Malco Group, is helping you prepare for the busiest season of the year! With its 2026 Spring Promo, running ...
A record-breaking show
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). For years, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) has been the biggest annual light construction show in the world. But this year they took it to another level with record-breaking attendance! ...
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