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Mark Standifer - MCS Influencer
Know Your Roofing Products Before Selling Them
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that roofing salespeople should know more about the products you are selling than your vendor. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Coffee Shops' COO Karen Edwards and Mark Standifer. Karen Edwards: So this month, for the month of May, we are going ...
Recyclability Plays a Key Role in Sustainability
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that sustainability is important to consider during the design phase of a project. Congratulations to the schools that received awards for the NRCA/Alliance Student Roof Competition. Clemson University, 1st place, the University of Florida, 2nd place and Texas A & M University, 3rd place. ...
Associations Can Provide a Wealth of Resources
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says associations like the Metal Construction Association offer many great resources to construction industry professionals. Editor's note: The following is a conversation between Coffee Shops' COO, Karen Edwards, and Mark Standifer. You can watch the video or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: I'm Karen Edwards and I'm ...
Technology Has Transformed the Metal Industry
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that technology continues to shape the way we estimate, fabricate and install. Before I get into this month’s topic, congratulations to the Student Roof Competition Teams that have made it to the finals. Those schools are Bradley University, California Polytechnic University, Clemson University, Colorado ...
Changes in Technology Make Construction Projects More Efficient
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that all sectors of the metal construction industry have been impacted by the growth of technology. Before I get into this month’s topic, congratulations to the Student Roofing Competition Teams that have made it to the finals. Those schools are Bradley University, California Polytechnic University, Clemson ...
Training Your Metal Construction Crew to Read Structural Drawings
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that metal construction installers need to have someone on the field who can read structural drawings. Editor's note: The following is a conversations between Coffee Shops' COO, Karen Edwards, and King of Texas Roofing Project Manager, Mark Standifer. You can listen to the interview or read ...
Before Purchasing a Rollformed Panel, Read This
By Mark Standifer. MCS Influencer Mark Standifer shares everything you need to know when buying metal panels. This month's topic is roll-forming and roll-formers. DISCLAIMER – a lot of my experience is based on the use of Berridge equipment. I have used Stellrecht and Englert roll-formers for specific panel profiles. ...
Selling the Correct Size Gutters is Critical
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer explains how to handle the situation when gutters proposed are too small to properly perform. This month’s submittal is coming to you from a blind, somewhere in Central Texas. The feral hogs have been taking a beating this month. We donate these animals to the local ...
The Benefits of a Merit Advancement Program
MCS Influencer Mark Standifer says that offering incentives during a training program is essential for employee improvement. As a contractor should you have a training program? Yes, absolutely. We are going to call this training program MAP, Merit Advancement Program. Not my idea, I stole it. The program starts with a new ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2022 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the metal industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2022 MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) Influencers. MCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos ...
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