Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter

Rubbing shoulders with the industry’s best and brightest

January 25, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. At the FEI Group 2025 National Conference, the top contractors in the country made lasting connections to better the future of the industry. The FEI Group 2025 National Conference in San Diego was one for the books. Keely Roberts, director of Exterior Contractors Alliance (ECA), part ...

Sealant performance starts with the right product choice

January 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Understanding roof materials and penetration components is critical for achieving durable results. In this episode of MetalCast™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Jeff Hung from Geocel about what contractors should consider when selecting sealants for challenging environments. Jeff emphasized that proper product choice starts with understanding site conditions ...

Smart irrigation designed for contractors and homeowners alike

January 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Dive into two products by The Toro Company that make irrigation intuitive and easy. At the 2025 Irrigation Show & Education Week put on by the Irrigation Association (IA), Karol Weyman spoke with Matt Hall, product marketing manager for The Toro Company’s residential-commercial controllers and sensors, ...

Streamlining operations with integrated software

January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Dataforma and O’Hara’s Son Roofing show how partnership leads to practical, powerful tools. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with Kim Baxter of O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR) and Brian Cook of Dataforma about how contractor feedback is shaping smarter software decisions across the roofing ...

Less downtime, more uptime

January 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Learn why crews stock Wil-Mar pipe collars in their toolboxes so you can be the contractor who’s always ready. When an unexpected leak, last-minute roof job or sudden snowstorm hits, having the right tools on hand makes all the difference. That is why many forward-thinking crews ...

Putting the power of data in customers’ hands

January 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. At the 2025 PSP Deck Expo, Builder Prime leaders shared how AI, automation and integrated systems are reshaping contractor operations. The International Pool Spa Patio + Deck Expo brought steady traffic and strong engagement for Builder Prime as the company showcased its all-in-one business management platform ...

Celebrating 100 years at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

January 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Education, networking and innovation take center stage at the golf industry’s premier annual event. The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show 2026 is set to bring golf course management professionals together February 2–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Golf Course ...

Helping Latino businesses scale to greater heights

January 21, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. NAHICA focuses on closing the business knowledge gap for Hispanic contractors. The National Hispanic Contactors Association (NAHICA) is working to close a long-standing gap in the construction industry by helping Latino contractors strengthen the business side of their operations. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, RoofersCoffeeShop® ...

The go-to brands for all things outdoors

January 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Heritage and Noble Tile leaders discuss product innovation, strategic growth and family-oriented culture. At the 2025 International Pool Spa Patio and Decking Expo in Las Vegas, Karol Weyman sat down with Dan Shevitski, territory manager for Heritage Pool Supply in Mohave County, and Shane Fry, director ...

Replacing roofs and touching hearts

January 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. One Idaho veteran received an unexpected gift this holiday season. Since its founding in 2014, Roof Rescue in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has prioritized giving back to the local communities it serves through Operation Roof Rescue. For every 100 roof replacements they complete in each of their ...