The board supports the RT3 mission and leads the organization in its efforts to educate and advance technology in the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced Brad Strawbridge, founder & CEO of Capital City ...
By Emma Peterson. Get industry insights, education opportunities and more this June in Rosemont, Illinois. The Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s annual summer meeting is returning to Rosemont, Illinois this June! Taking place June 23-24, 2026, this meeting is meant to help your team stay ahead with industry insights, practical education ...
By Emma Peterson. From storm protection to fire resistance and energy efficiency, learn about the benefits of working with insulated concrete forms. Over the years, we’ve seen a variety of changes in the roofing and construction industries as products and technology advance. One big example of this is the move ...
Join MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) and METALCON as we bring a leading group of metal contractors to talk about the state of the metal industry. Erectors, general contractors, roofing and siding professionals talk about the current demands for metal buildings and facades. Karen Edwards, MCS COO leads the panel as they cover the increasing ...
By Karen Edwards. Networking tips, live broadcasting and meaningful awards made the 2025 MBCEA Conference one to remember. The 56th annual MBCEA Conference brought together metal contractors, erectors and manufacturers in Charlotte, North Carolina for three days of learning and networking opportunities. The event included activities for two industry associations, the Metal ...
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. In the month of October, our readers saw a variety of hot topics from across the industry covered in our articles. One such popular topic revolved around the coverage of Hurricane Helene and ...
By Emma Peterson. You do not choose the roofing industry; the industry chooses you! Recently, The Coffee Shops’ crew members Karen Edwards and Megan Ellsworth had the opportunity to be interviewed about their journeys in the roofing industry. Karen didn’t plan on working in the industry. She shared in her ...
240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...
The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...