MCS Influencers

MCSI SEP - Lee Ann Slattery - Solar-ready metal roofing offers financial advantage

Solar-ready metal roofing offers a financial and environmental advantage

September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

MCS Influencer Lee Ann Slattery says as demand for cleaner energy solutions intensifies, solar-ready metal roofing reshapes how buildings are designed and retrofitted. Standing seam metal roofing has emerged as the perfect platform for solar-ready construction, ideal for mounting photovoltaic (PV) solar panels without roof penetration or structural complications. One of ... Read More

Technology should make the work easier, not just add another login

August 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

MCS Influencer Anthony Ortega says clear success metrics are a must when implementing new technology. Over the years, we've implemented plenty of technology at Viotell. Zoho for project and business management, Bluebeam for plans and collaboration, CompanyCam for field documentation and more recently, AI across different parts of our operation. ... Read More

Technology should improve work, not complicate it

August 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Check your systems before bringing in new technology. I’ve never seen software fix a bad process. I have seen the right technology make a disciplined operation considerably better. That distinction matters in metal construction because contractors have more technology available to them than ever before. Project management platforms, BIM, mobile field ... Read More