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Metal Roofing
Less work, more roof
By Jesse Sanchez. This metal-over-metal retrofit system is making life easier for contractors by reducing the hassles of traditional re-roofing. Roof Hugger is giving contractors a smarter way to reroof by offering a metal-over-metal retrofit system that replaces heavy labor with quick and easy installation. From skipping full tear-offs to ...
Innovations driving the metal construction industry forward
MCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who combine practical field experience with smart adoption of new technologies will win. If you work on metal building projects and want to stay ahead, you’ve got to keep your eyes open to what’s real in the field, not just what sounds futuristic on a ...
57th Annual MBCEA Conference and MBMA Spring Meeting
Join Us for the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference & MBMA Spring Meeting! April 22–24, 2026 | Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs, CO This is the premier event for the metal building industry—bringing together contractors, erectors, manufacturers, and suppliers for three days of education, networking, and innovation. Why Attend? Unmatched Education: Gain insights from industry leaders ...
Full steam ahead
By Jenny Yu. In a time of market uncertainty, this company unites five leading brands to fuel momentum across its architectural metals portfolio. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Carlisle Architectural Metals’ (CAM) Vice President of Growth, Brad Van Dam, about the latest trends ...
Snow safety solutions
By Jenny Yu. Join us for an upcoming MetalTalk™ where we reveal how modern snow retention systems are designed, tested and improved for effective performance on metal roofs. MetalCoffeeShop® is gearing up for an insightful new MetalTalk™ on December 10, 2025, where we will dive into the evolving world of ...
Coated Metals Group announces opening of 13th location in Dallas–Fort Worth
As a stocking distribution center, the new facility will provide locally available coil, flat sheets and roofing accessories, enabling faster turnaround times and reduced freight costs for customers across North Texas and surrounding regions. Coated Metals Group (CMG), a nationwide manufacturer of high-quality metal coils, sheets and roofing accessories, is proud ...
Built for every storm
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Homeowners in cold regions are turning to metal roofing for high-performance protection against harsh winter conditions. Across the United States, winter weather has become more unpredictable and intense. Homeowners in cold climates are facing longer seasons of snow, ice and freezing rain, often arriving earlier ...
A good fit: Finding the right tech tools for your business
By Anna Lockhart. When it comes to picking technological tools to better operate your business, it’s important to choose the platform that works not just as a tool, but as a partner for success. Operating a metal business during a time where technological advances are occurring at an exponential ...
Simplifying the roof
By Jenny Yu. With hands-on training and innovative technology, AWIP’s IMPpro program advances quality and efficiency in the roofing industry. In an episode of MetalCast™, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) Vice President of Sales Joe Paparella sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth to discuss the company’s commitment to innovation, installer ...
Color matters: What today’s customers want from a metal roof
Color matters. It shapes confidence. It shapes satisfaction. And when we guide homeowners toward the right choice, everybody wins. Walk any home show, scroll any contractor page, or stand in any distributor yard, and you’ll hear the same thing. Color matters. Homeowners care about it more than ever, and they’re coming ...
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