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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Inclusive recruitment reshapes roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leader highlights the critical role women play in driving innovation and success in roofing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with industry professionals Kristin Case, co-owner of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, and Rae Fistonich of Chinook Building Envelope Services to unpack ...
Demand, durability and a market on the rise
By Jesse Sanchez. A new study shows metal roofing isn't just growing, it's transforming how the industry thinks about the future. Metal is having a moment. That’s the takeaway from this episode of MetalCast™, where host Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with Paul Trombitas of FMI Research. Paul lays out a ...
Building a roofing service team that performs under pressure
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart hiring and role clarity are the secret weapons behind responsive, high-performing service teams. Building a service team isn’t about headcount. It’s about hiring the right people, assigning the right roles and making sure everyone knows exactly what they’re responsible for. If you read the previous article, ...
Tackling rooftop retrofit headaches
By Jesse Sanchez. Why pros are swapping out old-school plumbing vent workarounds for this purpose-built solution. For contractors tired of wrestling with mismatched pipe sizes and pricey custom parts during roof jobs, a small piece of plastic might be the biggest time-saver they didn’t know they needed. TUBOS, a specialized ...
The hidden science of sealants, fasteners and flashings
By Jesse Sanchez. The true strength of a metal roof isn't what meets the eye, it's what's out of sight that matters. What makes a metal roof truly reliable isn’t its sleek surface or sharp lines; it’s the hidden components underneath. According to ASC Building Products, long-term performance depends on ...
Uber for labor
By Jesse Sanchez. How one startup’s tech solution is transforming sub-crew hiring in the roofing industry. Carlos Carballo, co-founder of Labor Central, joined host Heidi J. Ellsworth in this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, to share how his tech-driven platform is tackling one of the industry’s most persistent and growing ...
A quiet powerhouse shaping the future of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Employee ownership, unmatched logistics and a customer-first ethos drive a national brand with a local touch. In this Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth digs deeper into what truly sets Central States Manufacturing apart and the answers might surprise even industry veterans. What started in 1988 with ...
How spray polyurethane rescued a convention giant
By Jesse Sanchez. A shortage, a storm zone and a supersized roof challenge led to a high-stakes rethink. When the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest in the nation, needed a roof restoration, traditional materials weren’t an option. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic had choked ...
This pro-built presentation helps sales teams close faster
By Jesse Sanchez. A ready-made sales tool gives contractors a sharper edge, with no design work needed. Contractors using the Ingage Suite just got a major upgrade. Owens Corning®, one of the most trusted names in roofing, has partnered with Ingage to release a professionally built presentation now available in ...
Built to grow: Scaling a roofing service division that lasts
By Jesse Sanchez. Real growth in service doesn’t come from luck, it comes from structure, roles and readiness. For roofing contractors serious about scaling their service operations, growth doesn’t start with hiring more salespeople or buying more trucks. As covered in our last article, uncovering untapped income within your existing ...
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