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Snow Retention Strength Starts at the Seam
November 11, 2026 - 11am PT, 2pm ET In this MetalTalk™ episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun to break down the basics of snow retention for metal roofs. Learn how panel and seam profiles impact clamp strength, why adding more bars doesn’t necessarily ...
Smarter Tools, Stronger Crews
In this MetalTalk™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Austin Cash, The Malco Group’s product development manager, to explore how today's metal contractors, fabricators and installers can increase productivity, improve craftsmanship and reduce labor challenges through smarter field fabrication. From cutting standing seam panels to creating precise bends, hems and ...
How Erectors Are Putting AI to Work
In this MetalTalk™, sponsored by MBCEA and Western States Metal Roofing, host Karen Edwards welcomes Steven Hudgins of Rainwater Construction Company, Justin Willett of Fleming Construction Group/Fleming Steel Erectors, and Bryan Harshbarger of Briner Building, Inc. for a discussion on how artificial intelligence is making its way into metal building ...
Blueprint for Higher Lead Conversion
In this MetalTalk™, host Karen Edwards welcomes Dean Curtis to break down the essential blueprint for turning leads into loyal customers. Drawing from real‑world experience in the metal roofing industry, he explores how to navigate the customer pathway—from first contact to closing the deal—with professionalism and consistency. Gain insights on ...
Maximizing Metal Margins With MetalVue
Metal roofing is exploding across every segment of construction, and contractors who want to grow need to be paying attention. In this MetalTalk ™, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, we dive into what is driving that demand and how contractors can capitalize on it, whether they are adding metal for the first ...
Daylighting for Modern Metal Buildings
In this MetalTalk ™, live from the MBCEA 2026 show, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Grohe from VELUX to share how daylighting does more than brighten a space — it transforms how metal buildings perform, feel and function. The two explore the growing importance of daylighting in modern metal ...
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 ...
Slippery Slope - Preventing Rooftop Avalanches
In this MetalTalk™ Karen Edwards is joined by TRA Snow and Sun Business Development Manager Mindy Dahlquist to discuss the risks associated with snow movement on metal roofs and the critical measures for ensuring safety and longevity. Snow sliding off metal roofs can lead to extensive damage, impacting gutters and ...
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