Renee Ramey - MCS Influencer

Building a positive safety culture

April 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

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

April 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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 ...

Adios asphalt? The U.S. and Canadian residential roofing industry may be on the verge of a seismic shift

February 26, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

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 ...

Keeping NWIR in the focus

February 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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

February 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

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

February 18, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

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, ...