Metal Roofing
Choosing the right retrofit roof for long-term performance
By Roof Hugger. Don’t let cost alone influence your customers’ choices. Educate them on the strength and longevity of various retrofit systems to best meet their needs. When it comes to retrofitting a commercial metal roof, building owners are often faced with a crucial decision: opt for a TPO overlay ...
Scaling your small business
By Emma Peterson. Starting off in the industry can be a challenge. No matter your long-term goals, there are key strategic choices to be made at the start. Robert “Bobby” Mesmer has not always been the CEO of the world’s largest pre-engineered erection company. 24 years ago, he started ...
Rethinking light in modern building design
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring how smart lighting and glass innovations can support both energy goals and human health. The push for greener, more energy-efficient buildings is opening the door to an important new conversation: how design choices impact human health. Joe Menchefski, host of the Better Buildings for Humans podcast ...
Building code-compliant roofs that last
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Approvals open the door; smart design choices seal the deal. Florida’s Product Approval, or NOA number, is more than just a formality; it’s your entry point to building strong, code-compliant roofs in one of the toughest wind zones in the country. But here’s the opportunity: ...
The 2025 MCA Design Awards
Deadline for entries: Friday, July 11, at 11:59 pm CDT The MCA Design Awards Program offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products to the design community. Entries highlight some of the most innovative and inspiring projects in today’s architectural landscape. Winning projects receive prominent exposure through the MCA website, social ...
Choosing the right tool for the job
By Malco. Three reasons to choose your hand tools carefully and some tips on what to look for in your next choice. Malco knows that when it comes to professionals in HVAC, roofing, siding, electrical and other trade fields, you will be hard pressed to find a contractor without a ...
MCA 2025 Market Study shows growth for the Metal Construction industry
The MCA Market Study combines industry data from leading manufacturers of metal construction products. The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 MCA Market Study of the metal roof and wall market, the most comprehensive study of the metal construction industry to date. Published annually, the MCA Market Study combines industry data ...
Kicking off a roofing project the right way with these must ask questions
By Metal Roofing Alliance. This essential list of questions should be answered by contractors before starting a reroofing project to keep everyone on the same page. A reroofing project is a big endeavor, and it’s one that many homeowners should only go through once or twice in their lifetime ...
Tried and true for 25 years
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind the scenes look at how MetalForming’s service team moves mountains for their customers. Recently, Coffee Shops™ Editor Lauren White got the chance to sit down with Martin König from MetalForming. Martin’s story actually begins across the pond in Germany where he spent 17 years working for ...
In it for the long-haul
By Anna Lockhart. Providing customers with assistance from start-to-finish during a project can make all the difference in solidifying a loyal, long-term relationship. An industry expert shares how being a strategic partner for clients can elevate the sales experience. Building relationships with your suppliers and manufacturers can be ...
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