Metal Roofing
Diving into the rich history of the MBCEA
By Emma Peterson. From collaborations with other associations to the development of contractor support systems, the MBCEA is helping the metal building industry thrive. The story of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) goes back to February 15, 1968, when it was founded. Since then, it has ...
Simplifying the metal building experience
By Dani Sheehan. Fortify Building Solutions is simplifying the contractor experience with products, production and people. The newly formed Fortify Building Solutions brings together decades of industry expertise from Heritage Building Systems®, Metal Depots™ and Reed's Metals® — creating a unified brand that simplifies sourcing, speeds up delivery and supports ...
Jumping into retrofitting
By Emma Peterson. Retrofit specialist Rodger Russ shares tips on getting started in the retrofitting business. In today’s world, retrofitting is trending in the low-slope roofing world, and for good reason. From offering a more economical option to the building owner to creating a safer workplace for the contractors and ...
Designing a better door
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Central States is revolutionizing a $44 billion dollar industry with their innovative door and hallway systems. Around the end of 2024, Central States Manufacturing announced their Sentry line, which offers products such as roll-up doors and hallway systems for metal buildings. These products, while valuable ...
Leading with people, panels and purpose
By Jesse Sanchez. How an innovative manufacturer is using simplicity, service and sustainability to reshape the industry. At first glance, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) may look like a typical building materials manufacturer, but a conversation with President Greg Lusty quickly reveals a deeper story — one centered on people, ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards wants to put your incredible projects center stage
By Emma Peterson. Enter your best project that utilizes a snow retention system before July 31, 2025, for a chance to win big! Two years ago, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards held their first nationwide contest – “Show Us Our Snow Guards.” The goal of the contest was to invite roofing ...
Functional and fashionable
By Emma Peterson. These companies are raising awareness of not only the structural importance of snow guards, but the aesthetic value of them. Recently, Karen Edwards got the chance to sit down with Brian Cross, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards’ VP of sales and marketing, and Shawn DeAngelo, the western region ...
Building a resilient future
Residential contractors are beginning to see a shift towards more durable, long-lasting roofing solutions. Is the change worth it? As we continue into the 2025 calendar year, residential contractors are taking note of a very obvious shift in homeowners’ needs. In an industry where asphalt shingles once reigned supreme above ...
Cutting costs and lead times
By Dani Sheehan. OneDek delivered big on cost, speed and simplicity in this Pittsburgh business park project. Located just three miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, Chapman Westport is a 300-acre Class A business park that includes light manufacturing, distribution, flex and retail space and more. For a recent 100,000-square-foot built-out ...
Why roofers are expanding their services beyond the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. More contractors are embracing siding offerings — and metal is leading the charge. The roofing industry is experiencing a notable shift as contractors look beyond shingles and slopes to seize new opportunities in siding. One key driver behind this expansion? Metal siding. In this episode of Roofing ...
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