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An industry that keeps growing
By Dani Sheehan. METALCON 2025 reinforced the strength of the metal construction industry as a place where learning, collaboration and support continue to grow year after year. METALCON 2025 was one for the books – a week full of energy, innovation and community that reminded us why we love this ...
The past, present and future of barndominiums
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the origins and present-day trends of barndominiums. In the wake of COVID-19, The Coffee Shops saw a surge in chatter and demand for barndominiums — residential and commercial buildings designed to offer large spaces with high ceilings and owner flexibility. Stacee Lynn, also known ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers bring knowledge, experience and vision to contractors nationwide, shaping the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop®(MCS). MCS Influencers share their expertise each month on ...
Strategies for competitiveness and differentiation in the construction industry
MCS Influencer Oliver Bell says contractors can remain competitive and differentiate themselves using three strategies In today's dynamic construction market, characterized by significant mergers and acquisitions, it is crucial for residential and commercial building contractors to adopt strategies that ensure competitiveness and differentiation. Here are some key approaches: 1 - ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
METALCON launches Veteran retreat project with Steel Frame Build
Eagles Landing begins in Las Vegas, bound for Montana. This year, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is proud to launch a heartwarming project: a full-scale steel frame for a future veteran retreat in Hall, Montana, an inspiring new initiative for METALCON ...
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 ...
Learn about roofing from the experts themselves
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes are a great way to learn more about the roof above your head! Here at AskARoofer (AAR), we know that life gets busy, and time is a hot commodity. This is why we developed the AAR Minisode podcast series! Each episode of this series is ...
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, ...
The rise of outdoor-centric design
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how barndominiums are redefining outdoor living spaces. The roofing industry loves a good origin story, especially when it involves creativity and transformation. At The Coffee Shops, we often hear how trends and innovations reshape industries. In this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards speaks to Stacee Lynn, affectionately known ...
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