Metal Roofing
A new home for the Maryland Terrapin football team
By Metal Construction Association. Learn how this project used Kingspan’s BENCHMARK Designwall Panels to build a new space for their football operations. Established in 1856, the University of Maryland is known for being the biggest university in the state, boasting over 200 degree-granting programs. Outside of academics, the Maryland Terrapins are known ...
Enhancing Safety in Sheet Metal Bending
In this MetalTalk Karen Edwards is joined by MetalForming LLC’s Business Development Director, Chad Rowe, for a jam-packed conversation about enhancing safety within the sheet metal bending industry. With manufacturing consistently ranking among the top industries for reported injuries, he explores how light curtain safety systems can significantly reduce ...
Top April articles: Celebrating industry successes, kindness and insights
By Emma Peterson. Count down the top 10 articles published at The Coffee Shops™ in the last month! In April we heard stories from all over the industry that inspired us, both for our next projects and for the power of our community. In an article by Coffee Shops writer Jesse Sanchez, ...
Roofer Profile: Jordon Johnson – Goat Roofing & Siding, LLC
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guard services keep this roofer on the same page with his installers and clients. Just like the mountain goats his company is named after, Jordon Johnson is a sure-footed, agile climber. Except Jordon finds himself more at home on a rooftop rather ...
How metal is shaping resilient building design in a climate of crisis
By METALCON and Fiona Maguire-O'Shea In a METALCON online webinar, experts came together to unpack the intersection of building science, climate policy, material innovation and insurance economics. As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no ...
Metal roof recovers are the way to go
A cost-effective, sustainable and low-disruption approach to roofing upgrades. For businesses looking to stay ahead in a competitive market, every investment counts — especially when it comes to infrastructure. Roofing might not be the flashiest upgrade, but it’s one of the most crucial. A failing roof can lead to costly repairs, ...
5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Don’t forget the one part of your home that takes a beating year-round. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who have metal roofs. As the weather turns and homeowners reach for rakes, sponges and power washers, there’s one crucial part of the house that sometimes ...
Brewing up bold design
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors can leverage metal wall systems to expand their service offerings and meet the increasing demand for high-performance exterior solutions. The new headquarters and production facility of Omega Yeast, a fast-growing yeast producer in Chicago, features metal wall panels that give the building a sleek, modern aesthetic while delivering ...
Undercover metal
By Emma Peterson. Metal panels are becoming a popular choice in place of other products. When you imagine a metal roof or metal siding, you might get an image of an old barn or shed. The likelihood is you pictured a building painted a bright primary color. While many of us still ...
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
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