The 2025 Trends Report outlines the challenges contractors face and the key needs shaping the industry today. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the release of its latest Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by QXO. This Trends Report, which gathered information ...
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
By Jenny Yu. Drexel Metals Plus members gain exclusive access to benefits that improve quality, efficiency and long-term success. Drexel Metals’ commitment to supporting quality-driven metal roofing professionals is taking center stage with the Drexel Metals Plus program. Designed to recognize and reward top-tier partners, the program includes a ...
By Citadel Architectural Products. Durable, design-forward metal panels support a holistic environment for integrated services and community support. Citadel Architectural Products is proud to contribute high-performance envelope systems to Goodwill’s new Tacoma, Washington, campus — a 63,000 square foot headquarters and training center designed to expand opportunities for individuals ...
Metal Influencers bring knowledge, experience and vision to contractors nationwide, shaping the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop®(MCS). MCS Influencers share their expertise each month on ...
By Citadel Architectural Products. Check out the distinct style and clean aesthetic of this project using Citadel Architectural Products. Milwaukee’s Eastside is alive with growth and transformation as it welcomes new structure developments to the area. Among the newest arrivals is Rhythm Apartments, a contemporary project crafted by Eppstein Uhen ...
By Hickman Edge Systems. Explore how metal alternatives reduce thermal loss and promote higher R-values. In high-performance building design, attention to detail matters — especially at the edges. When insulation stops short of the roof or wall perimeter, so does your building’s ability to retain energy effectively. These seemingly minor ...
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
By Jenny Yu. Learn how the Drexel Metals Plus program is setting the standard for the metal industry. This year is Drexel Metals’ 40th anniversary, and one way they are celebrating is by promoting their Drexel Metals Plus rewards program. In this MetalTalk episode, Karen Edwards discussed this exciting ...
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...