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How offering metal roofing can revolutionize your contracting business
By McElroy Metal. Metal roofing is more than a trend — it’s a game-changing offering providing durability, sustainability and a competitive edge for contractors ready to diversify. In a construction landscape where innovation drives demand, one material is reshaping the roofing industry: metal. Its sleek appearance, unparalleled durability and eco-friendly advantages have ...
Addressing the challenges of talent acquisition
By Dani Sheehan. From rethinking recruitment to leveraging the right partnerships, Chris’s approach will help you take a step toward winning the war for talent in the roofing industry. Labor shortages are a pressing challenge across industries, and roofing is no exception. In a recent episode of our Contractor Outlook Newscast, workforce ...
Let’s toast to 2024!
By Emma Peterson. As we go into another year, let’s celebrate everything that has happened this year. Every year, the crew at MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) reaches out to leaders and experts in the metal industry to assemble our MCS Influencers. These professionals come from all over the industry, from operating their ...
New year, same economy
By Emma Peterson. Looking into the new year, learn what economic trends in the industry are predicted to last and what might be changing. As we move into the new year, there are a lot of fears and uncertainties about where 2025 might lead us. One of the most pressing ...
It’s time to ring in the new year!
By Emma Peterson. What better way to get ready for 2025 than celebrating all the successes and key moments of 2024? From articles to webinars and more, 2024 was a busy year at The Coffee Shops! Our amazing crew has been hard at work making content all year and we ...
Top November Stories: Repetitive motion risks, board & batten siding and the Las Vegas Ballpark’s renovation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Safety is a top priority for roofing contractors, which is why they turn to our newsroom for safe working tips! One of our most read articles from last month was a piece by John ...
The future of metal building design
By Jesse Sanchez. New engineering techniques are transforming the pre-engineered metal building industry. In this MetalCast™ interview, host Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Bobby Mesmer, CEO of RMG Erectors and Constructors, about the exciting trends redefining the industry. RMG is currently the world’s largest pre-engineered steel building erector and Bobby shared how ...
Dispelling the pesky little voices in our head
By Dani Sheehan. A roadmap to better leadership starts with dumping the HeadTrash. Learn how to silence self-doubt and build stronger teams in this intriguing newscast. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s ...
Top September Stories: Sales tips, world roofing championship and NRCA Spanish membership website
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. With the Spanish-speaking roofing community growing daily, more associations are offering resources to this valuable sector of the industry. One of our most-read articles from last month was a press release highlighting the National ...
Navigating the 2024 elections as a contractor
By Emma Peterson. Learn how November 5 might shape the future of the contracting industry. As we move through the 2024 election season, many professionals are wondering if the current state of the presidential and congressional races will impact the industry. To take a deeper dive into this topic, Reid ...
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