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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Inside a Superdome workshop built for roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors and manufacturers show how off-season training can sharpen crews for 2026. In a business where storms and schedules can change overnight, the “slow season” provides a strategic window to evaluate operations, strengthen skills and position the company for the next wave of demand. A live episode ...
Roof restoration gains ground with contractor-focused solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. This manufacturer provides quality fluid-applied coatings, education and start-to-finish guidance for contractors. At the Carolinas Roofing Contractors Show, BITEC®, spoke about a trend gaining traction in the roofing sector: restoration over replacement. A company that began in 1986 as a modified bitumen membrane manufacturer, BITEC has evolved ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Exit Stage Left Advisors
By Jesse Sanchez. A mergers and acquisitions firm that helps blue-collar business owners prepare for and successfully sell their companies through strategic planning and guided negotiations. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, ...
How long until this roof becomes carbon neutral?
By Jesse Sanchez A new calculator is giving roofing contractors a practical way to measure sustainability using verified carbon data. Roofing contractors now have access to a tool designed to support informed conversations about carbon impact. IB Roof Systems’ Carbon Calculator helps users estimate how long it takes for one ...
Valuing culture over commission
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how this roofing company stays grounded in culture, values and a long-term view of success in an ever-changing industry. When asked about the biggest force driving Sutter Roofing’s longevity, Brad Sutter, owner of Sutter Roofing didn’t hesitate; it’s people. “Having a capable staff is the ...
Spring checklist prepares commercial roofs for rain
By Jesse Sanchez. A proactive spring inspection checklist can help building owners manage rainfall risks, protect their assets and avoid disruptions. As spring approaches, rainfall becomes a defining test for commercial roofing systems emerging from winter. The transition between seasons offers an important opportunity for building owners and facility managers ...
Why AI will support roofers rather than replace them
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders say artificial intelligence enhances safety, efficiency and communication while leaving hands-on roofing work firmly in human hands. Labor Central is pushing back against one of the most persistent concerns surrounding artificial intelligence in roofing: the fear that technology will replace skilled tradespeople. In this episode ...
Service is the plan for 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Revealing how disciplined processes and accountability turn roofing services from reactive work into a reliable growth engine. A new year has begun, and crews are stepping into the new year with winter jobs still in motion and unpredictable weather already shaping what comes next. On this episode ...
Built to last: Why certified installation programs matter now more than ever
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper installation is the frontline defense against roofing failure and this brand is raising the bar. In the roofing world, flashy products often grab attention, but long-term performance comes down to one critical factor: installation. That’s where Brava Roof Tile is shifting the industry conversation. In this ...
Honoring leadership, craftsmanship and family legacy
By Jesse Sanchez. From lifetime service to architectural sheet metal excellence, MRCA’s 2025 awards highlighted the people and companies strengthening the roofing industry. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) used its 2025 awards program to recognize how individuals with a dedication to leadership, craftsmanship and a commitment to long-term service ...
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