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Ken Gieseke: industry advocate’s commitment to promoting metal roofing helped shape the industry’s direction
For more than 30 years, Ken Gieseke has advocated for metal roofing and wall panels. For more than 30 years, Ken Gieseke has advocated for metal roofing and wall panels. Through his efforts at industry associations and McElroy Metal in Bossier City, La., where he is senior vice president, Gieseke contributed ...
Build your future at the 57th Annual NFBA Building Expo!
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career, gain industry knowledge and make meaningful connections in the post-frame construction market. The 57th Annual National Frame Builders’ Association (NFBA) Building Expo is April 2-4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee! Connect with industry professionals to sharpen your skills, explore the latest industry ...
The NFBA Expo is back and bigger than ever
By Emma Peterson. Check out over 170 exhibitors, incredible education sessions and hands-on demos at the 57th annual NFBA building expo this April. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) might be over, but trade show season is still in full swing! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat ...
Rachel Pinkus, Megan Pope & Joe Shimp - 2025 NFBA Expo: Training, Networking, Innovation - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Megan Pope, Rachel Pinkus and Joe Shimp of NFBA. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of ...
Wick Buildings mourns the loss of visionary founder John F. Wick
More than a founder, he helped establish a new segment of the construction industry. It is with profound sadness that Wick Buildings announces the passing of our esteemed founder, John F. Wick, who left us on January 15, 2025, after 98 ½ years. John Wick was not only a trailblazer in ...
It’s award show season!
By Emma Peterson. Step aside Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars, it’s time to for the NFBA Building of the Year! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA)’s Building of the Year Award winners will be announced soon! There are 24 different categories plus a Judges’ Award that NFBA members were able ...
This year’s NFBA Expo was one for the books!
By Emma Peterson From education and innovation to cornhole and a dance off, Des Moines, Iowa was the place to be this year! Earlier this year, the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) hosted their 56th annual conference and expo at the Iowa Events Center. From an expansive list of ...
Top August stories: Innovate, keep safe and shine on
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ this past month! A popular article this last month among readers highlights the valuable resources produced by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) available for members of the post-frame industry. Coffee Shop writer, Emma Peterson, highlighted the association’s collection ...
Top August Stories: Post-frame education, coil coatings and multilingual training
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past August. With more people joining our amazing industry, that means more languages for companies to adapt to! Businesses are much more inclined to offer multilingual training but might not know where to start. That’s why last month, ...
Top August stories: Embracing drone technology, a legacy of innovation and post-frame potential
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) newsroom this past month. Contractors and other industry professionals are beginning to recognize the power and potential that drone technologies can offer their businesses. From providing better safety and efficiency measures to effectively minimizing the time ...
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