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The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
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 ...
Feel the rhythm of ProCore panels
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 ...
Enhance envelope efficiency with wood nailer alternatives
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 ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
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, ...
The best of the best in metals
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 ...
Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
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 ...
Emphasizing innovation and contractor-friendly design
By PAC-CLAD | Petersen. ColorGard 2.0 is designed with roofers in mind. PAC-CLAD | Petersen, a Carlisle company, launched its new ColorGard 2.0 snow retention system. An updated solution to deliver improved performance, ColorGard 2.0 features easier installation, more efficient components and safer application. Developed to prioritize safety, dependability ...
White, sandstone and... cardinal red? All cool roof rated.
By Drexel Metals. Explore the characteristics, benefits and color variations of Drexel Metal’s cool roof products. For 40 years, Drexel Metals has been a leader in the distribution of painted metal for the roofing, architectural sheet metal and crop storage industries. Our team is dedicated to listening to each ...
Adding some jam to their bread and butter
By Jenny Yu. How a leader in metal roofing is expanding its reach with new offerings. At The Coffee Shops™ Soundstage at METALCON 2024, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mike Weis, vice president of sales for PAC-CLAD | Petersen, a Carlisle Company, about Petersen’s newest products. For 60 ...
Keeping cool under a metal roof
By Drexel Metals. How metal roofs can keep temperatures and costs low. According to a recent analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of $784 this summer, up more than 6% from $737 in 2024, marking a ...
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