By METALCON and Fiona Maguire-O'Shea In a METALCON online webinar, experts came together to unpack the intersection of building science, climate policy, material innovation and insurance economics. As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no ...
Reroofing survey shows rising customer inquiries but slight drop in project contracts for Q1 2025. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort ...
New metal roof offers numerous benefits — beautiful curb appeal, superior wind resistance, strong and long-lasting performance with minimal long term maintenance requirements. Like prize fighters, this quarter’s winner of the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Roofing Project competition shines the spotlight on a lightweight contender that is proving to ...
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Enact change through interactive projects with your community to combat climate change. On April 22 each year, Americans celebrate Earth Day, a holiday which serves a reminder of the beauty of Mother Nature and to give back by participating in green initiatives in your community. With ...
For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada ...
While officials in the Gulf Coast debate whether asphalt shingle roofs are appropriate for residential homes in the region given the possibilities of catastrophic hurricane damage, homeowners who have experience riding out monster storms aren’t waiting for updated codes or standards to tell them they need better performing roofs. That’s the ...
Tucked in the mountainous landscape of Park City, this breathtaking home required a roofing system that could stand up to the region’s harsh climate, while complementing the home’s sleek architectural design. It is the stunning combination of style and performance benefits perfectly matched with its setting that makes this quarter’s winner ...
MCS Influencer Renee Ramey says that at the end of the day, your employees’ safety should be a reason to celebrate! Safety in metal construction projects, specifically roofing, should be the top priority for any roofing business and/or installer. It's hard to create a successful business or make money if you're ...
MCS Influencer Renee Ramey says that in every facet you can imagine women have impacted the industry. The following is the transcript of a live interview with Renee Ramey. You can read the interview below or listen to the recording. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth here ...
By Emma Peterson. Take advantage of Grosso University’s decades of business and sales training through the MetalVue program. The MetalVue program aims to help your team sell more metal. The metal sector is a huge part of the construction industry, worth over $3 billion in North America alone. And that ...