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Modern mountain home in Utah named winner of MRA's best residential metal roofing competition
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 ...
Building a positive safety culture
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 ...
Women across the industry
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 ...
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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 ...
Adios asphalt? The U.S. and Canadian residential roofing industry may be on the verge of a seismic shift
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation made headlines recently by publicly stating asphalt roof shingles often do not last as long as manufacturers claim. For years, asphalt has been the most widely used residential roofing material in the U.S. and Canada. Homeowners often turned to asphalt roofing as a cheaper, readily ...
MRA gets website revamp
By Anna Lockhart. The Metal Roofing Alliance unveils new website to better serve homeowners and metal professionals. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s new website. With ...
Keeping NWIR in the focus
By Lauren White. Making new connections, meeting new people, having new experiences were all part of our focus for NWIR Days 2025. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2025. Megan Ellsworth: I attended the yoga session for the first day of ...
Re-roofing isn't a spring home improvement project to be taken lightly: Industry expert share 12 essential tips to get the job done right
Is this the year you finally stop putting off replacing the roof on your home? Industry experts weigh in on how homeowners can make wise re-roofing decisions by asking the right questions to ensure the best value, protection and peace of mind for their home. Spring is the time when homeowners ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
Turning education into sales opportunities
By Marco Industries. Why smart businesses are using education as their most powerful sales tool. In a world where customers are more informed — and more skeptical — than ever, the old-school hard sell is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Today’s smart businesses aren’t just pitching products; they’re educating their ...
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