Metal Roofing
Capitalize on tariff-free machinery
By Jenny Yu. Navigating the new normal that tariff changes bring to the metal roofing industry. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery Group, about the unique opportunity to capitalize on their tariff-exempt machines. Since ...
Looking for the highest-quality tools? Ask the rental companies.
By Van Mark Products Corporation. Learn how Van Mark is the brake brand that rental companies trust. Several years ago, our team at Van Mark Products Corporation was approached by a national company that rents tools across the country. They were looking to grow their offering of specialty tools, ...
Investing in metal
By Brian Patrick, East Lake Metals. Metal roofing is not just a great choice for durability; it is also a boost to homeowners’ property value! Metal roofing is known for being one of the most durable and long-lasting materials for a roof. But metal is much more than just that. ...
Cross-border connections
By Emma Peterson. This year we headed north to support our distributors & contractors in Canada! While there, we got the chance to talk to other companies that work in both the States and Canada. Across borders, offices and job sites, The Coffee Shops wants to be the place where ...
MBCEA presents... BIM 101 Panel Presentation
August 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT) The goal of this panel presentation is to educate metal building assemblers on what BIM is and help contractors and manufacturers see the value in it. The Subject Matter Experts participating on the panel are Jake Ball, BlueScope, Chair of ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Progressive Metals!
Metal professionals can rely on Progressive Metals to deliver both impeccable customer service and the highest quality metal coils for their project needs. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, are pleased ...
Classic look, modern materials
By Mark Gallant, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how metal shake roofing boasts superior durability while still delivering a timeless aesthetic. Since the early beginnings of our nation, people covered their homes with the best materials they could find. Wood shake roofs have been a mainstay since, topping the houses of ...
Central States has what you need
By Emma Peterson. For contractors looking to get started in the metal market, Central States is a great place to start. Whether it’s in commercial or residential applications, metal is on the rise in the roofing and building products industry. To learn about how contractors can get involved with this ...
Leading with steel
By Jesse Sanchez. How innovation and tech are shaping the next generation of metal construction. In this episode of MetalCast™, recorded live at METALCON 2024 in Atlanta, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Bobby Mesmer, CEO of RMG Erectors & Constructors, for a revealing and forward-looking conversation that pushes ...
Calculating the cost: A closer look at the price of renovation projects
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. Learn how Renoworks’ quote tools can help accurately calculate the cost of renovation projects, on any scale. Editor’s note: Share this article with homeowners looking to renovate their properties. Home renovations can be a major investment, in both time and money. A decision you don’t want ...
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