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METALCON - 2026 puts education and training front and center

METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center

June 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits and a new Latino Track. As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the ... Read More

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Maximizing fire resistance with metal

By Anna Lockhart. Taking a closer look at the most common ways metal roofing materials help protect homes and ... Read More

Construction law insights and updates from May 2026

By Emma Peterson. Staying ahead of joint employer rules, bid liability, cost escalation language and more. For many contractors, ... Read More

QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, voted grand prize winner, earning $10,000. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced ... Read More

Coffee Shop Originals

The Coffee Shops™ welcome NEFRSA!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome NEFRSA!

Top May articles: AI, profitability and market understanding

Top May articles: AI, profitability and market understanding

The Coffee Shops™ welcome ACE Chemical!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome ACE Chemical!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome Aspen Pumps!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome Aspen Pumps!

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Industry News

METALCON - 2026 puts education and training front and center

METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center

Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute

Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute

SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division

SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division

2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®

2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®

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Latest from Industry Influencers

MCSI Robert Tiffin May 2026

Turning experience into a system

MCSI Sasha Demyan May 2026

Building the future workforce: A new era of metal building training

MCSI John Kenney May 2026

Why training has become a competitive advantage in metal construction

MCSI Jon Olson May 2026

Leveraging industry connections to boost your training pipeline

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Safety

Extension cord safety for roofers

Extension cord safety for roofers

Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites

Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites

Protecting roofers from falls - One step at a time

Protecting roofers from falls — One step at a time

Rocky Mountain - Staying Safe on the Roof During National Snow Guard Safety Month 3

Staying safe on the roof during National Snow Guard Safety Month

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Products & Services

FlashCo releases updated ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal profiles

FlashCo releases updated ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal profiles

RoofersCoffeeShop® Joins National Slate Association and Slate Roofing Contractors Association on Educational UK Slate Tour

RoofersCoffeeShop® joins National Slate Association and Slate Roofing Contractors Association on educational UK slate tour

Snag an extra tool bag with this spring promo!

Snag an extra tool bag with this spring promo!

A record-breaking show

A record-breaking show

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Business Boosters

Re-Roofing and Historic Restoration for Aging Buildings - Greenwood Industries

A remedy for aging infrastructure

The market shift driving metal roofing

The market shift driving metal roofing

Housing market signals - Why roofing contractors need to watch home sales, rentals and housing trends

Housing market signals: Why roofing contractors need to watch home sales, rentals and housing trends

The operational habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones

The operational habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones

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Expert Conversations

Championing contractors at the Capitol and beyond

Championing contractors at the Capitol and beyond

Operating in the intersection of regulatory pressure and economic volatility

Operating in the intersection of regulatory pressure and economic volatility

Speed and simplicity: The installation solution contractors need

Speed and simplicity: The installation solution contractors need

Avenues to stay engaged and informed

Avenues to stay engaged and informed

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Going Green

Redefining what sustainability really means

Redefining what sustainability really means

How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs

How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs

Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability

Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability

The intersection of resiliency and sustainability

The intersection of resiliency and sustainability

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Project Profiles

Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety

Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety

Preserving the past with modern metal solutions

Preserving the past with modern metal solutions

Project profile: The Roundhouse

Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design

Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design

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Coffee Shops in the News

Podcasting, marketing and roofing success

Podcasting, marketing and roofing success

RCS Finding the path to roofing

Finding the path to roofing

Roofing Alliance announces RCS new service provider

Roofing Alliance announces new service provider member: RoofersCoffeeShop®

METALCON 2024 Advisory Board members

METALCON introduces its 2024 Advisory Council

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Technology

The real differentiator: Why SRS built a digital success team

The real differentiator: Why SRS built the Digital Success Team

Eagleview - launches Eagleview Horizon: The agentic AI engine powered by 25+ Years of verified property intelligence

Eagleview launches Eagleview Horizon: The agentic AI engine powered by 25+ Years of verified property intelligence

Where humanoid robotics will enter roofing first — And where they won’t

Where humanoid robotics will enter roofing first — And where they won’t

Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them

Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them

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Sales & Marketing

Core strategies shape consistent roofing sales success

Core strategies shape consistent roofing sales success

What women (and men) can learn from Women in Post Frame

What women (and men) can learn from Women in Post Frame

Know your break-even before you price the next job

Know your break-even before you price the next job

Mastering roofing sales through buyer psychology

Mastering roofing sales through buyer psychology

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People on the Move

Lakeside Construction Fasteners promotes Kris Rose to national sales manager

Lakeside Construction Fasteners promotes Kris Rose to national sales manager

Adams & Reese - Construction Practice Group Welcomes New Counsel to its Nashville Team I made the pic

Adams & Reese Construction Practice Group welcomes new counsel to its Nashville team

MFM Building Products hires new HVAC representation for California

MFM Building Products hires new HVAC representation for California

IIBEC announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

IIBEC announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

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Community

Show off your crew’s mettle

Show off your crew’s mettle

Student skills shine at state competition

Student skills shine at state competition

Start your summer at the MCA meeting!

Start your summer at the MCA meeting!

Kick off the summer with the SRS XTV Soccer Tour!

Kick off the summer with the SRS XTV Soccer Tour!

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Caught Doing Good

Colin McCorquodale leads with purpose, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Colin McCorquodale leads with purpose, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

APEX General Contracting Milwaukee Apex General Contracting provides free roof replacement for 94-year-old Korean War veteran

Milwaukee Apex General Contracting provides free roof replacement for 94-year-old Korean War veteran

Thomas Roofing and Supply builds a legacy through family, quality and community

Thomas Roofing and Supply builds a legacy through family, quality and community

Westlake Royal Building Products™ supports hands-on workforce development initiative at Huntley High School

Westlake Royal Building Products™ supports hands-on workforce development initiative at Huntley High School

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Weather

Maximizing fire resistance with metal

Maximizing fire resistance with metal

SRS delivers storm-ready supplies

SRS delivers storm-ready supplies

Braving the storm with metal

Braving the storm with metal

Surge in U.S. home solar installations underscores need for snow retention solutions

Surge in U.S. home solar installations underscores need for snow retention solutions

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Awards & Recognition

QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

QXO - Reveals Top Finalists for Annual Campaign Celebrating Women in Roofing

QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing

Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition

Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition

MBMA - announces 2025 Safety Award winners

MBMA announces 2025 Safety Award winners

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Education & Learning

MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026

MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026

Hit the FRSA road early: Don’t miss this metal roofing event!

Hit the FRSA road early: Don’t miss this metal roofing event!

Keeping up with metal demand

Keeping up with metal demand

NRCA continues to advance roofing through workforce, advocacy and safety initiatives

NRCA continues to advance roofing through workforce, advocacy and safety initiatives

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Legal Corner

Construction law insights and updates from May 2026

Construction law insights and updates from May 2026

CECU ED releases final Workforce Pell Rule

ED releases final Workforce Pell Rule

Keeping up with Cotney

Keeping up with Cotney

Spring 2026: In-depth industry and compliance update

Spring 2026: In-depth industry and compliance update

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In Memoriam

CRCA In memoriam: Charles I. Williams

In memoriam: Charles I. Williams

CRA In memoriam: Justin Dunn

In memoriam: Justin Dunn

In memory of Mark James

In memory of Mark James

IIBEC In memoriam: Michael Hadden, July 16, 1956–February 2, 2026

In memoriam: Michael Hadden, July 16, 1956–February 2, 2026

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UP TO THE MINUTE

METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center

Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits ...

Maximizing fire resistance with metal

By Anna Lockhart. Taking a closer look at the ...