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Event: WCRCA Membership Meeting - August 20

August 3, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

An Evening With Local Code & Building Department Officials Local Building Department and Permit Department representatives from both Pinellas and Hillsborough County will be present and ready to discuss current market trends and issues, contractor installation issues, permit questions, and more. This will be a structured and respectful conversation with predetermined questions, ... Read More

Podcast: Brian Ng - Fire-rated Panels Built for Performance

August 3, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

In this MetalCast episode, Karen Edwards chats with All Weather Insulated Panels’ VP of Engineering, Brian Ng, and explores how AWIP’s DM40-F+ with InnovaCELL™ Technology is changing the conversation around fire-rated insulated metal panels. From code compliance and thermal performance to jobsite efficiency and long-term building durability, this discussion looks ... Read More

Podcast: Melissa Dunson - Recession-proof Your Business with Metal

August 3, 2026 at 9:16 a.m.

In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sits down with Central States Director of Marketing and Communications, Melissa Dunson, to discuss how metal contractors can build more resilient, recession-proof businesses. They explore why metal roofing and building systems continue to gain momentum, how contractors can diversify their service offerings ... Read More

Post: Heavy-duty adhesives for every jobsite

August 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By The Coffee Shops™. The Titebond Heavy Duty lineup delivers serious grab, tough bonds and dependable performance. Whether the project calls for broad compatibility, added strength for heavy materials or dependable application in cold weather, Franklin International’s Titebond brand has a heavy duty option designed to meet the demand. ... Read More

Post: TPO or metal retrofit? Understanding the tradeoffs

August 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By The Coffee Shops™. How to determine which option is right for the job, and what each option has to offer. When contractors meet with building owners to discuss an aging metal roof, the conversation often comes down to two possibilities: recover the roof with a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) ... Read More

Post: Are you ready for the robots?

August 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares why contractors with strong systems, clear workflows and documented processes will be best positioned to embrace new technologies. For many of us, robots seem like something from a science fiction movie – something that might be cool but is far from becoming a ... Read More

Post: The business of coatings: Economic trends and opportunities

August 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth and John Kenney for a live discussion on the market forces affecting coatings contractors and the strategies that can help businesses thrive. On August 12, 2026 at 11a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Heidi J. Ellsworth will host a live CoatingsTalk™ with John Kenney. ... Read More

Post: Turning specifications into successful metal projects

August 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By The Coffee Shops™ Success starts long before crews arrive onsite. Early collaboration may start with architects and manufacturers, but successful metal projects depend on bringing contractors into the conversation before construction begins. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth continued her conversation with Mercedes Harris, architectural marketing manager ... Read More

Classified Listing: Jobs that RISE to a Career

August 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

At Tremco and WTI, we strive to be on the leading edge, ahead of the curve. No matter where you are in your career, Tremco WTI wants you to be part of their team. Our unique apprenticeship program offers ongoing edcation, opportunity and career advancement. We believe ... Read More

Post: Take the 2026 Trends Survey!

August 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. The 2026 Trends Survey continues a decade-long tradition of gathering contractor insights to better understand the state of the industry. 2026 marks 10 years since our first industry trends survey and we are still going strong! This survey seeks to collect contractor perspectives on the way business ... Read More

Post: RoofersCoffeeShop® announces opening of 2026 Roofing Industry Trends Survey

August 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The 2026 Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO, captures insight into the pressures roofing contractors are navigating and the goals guiding their businesses. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the opening of its latest Roofing Industry Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO. Now ... Read More

Post: When the heat takes over

July 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cotney Consulting Group. How extreme temperatures increase jobsite risk. Extreme heat doesn’t usually cause the first mistake on a job. It causes the second one. The missed step. The rushed movement. The decision felt fine at the moment, but it wasn’t. Crews understand heat. They work through it every ... Read More

Post: Building customer trust through communication and service

July 31, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

By The Coffee Shops™. Lakeside Construction Fasteners highlights the key to lasting customer relationships. For many roofers, purchasing materials is only the beginning of their customer journey. Managing timelines, building owner expectations and deadlines is tricky enough without having to worry about materials being delayed or orders shipped incorrectly. ... Read More

Classified Listing: Seal it Once and Match it Right With Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant

July 30, 2026 at 8:40 a.m.

Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant has six translucent, customizable colors that allow any panel color to shine through and blend with the surface for a great look and superior protection – saving you time and money. Phantom™ can be used on wood, concrete, metal, glass, tile, brick, asphalt shingles, primed TPO, ... Read More

Post: Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant

July 30, 2026 at 8:32 a.m.

Contests and Games: 2026 MBMA Student Design Competition is Now Open

July 30, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

CLEVELAND, OHIO – The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2026 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new public library/community knowledge hub with an approximately 40,000-square-foot building and outdoor event spaces. More than $30,000 ... Read More

Post: The estimate doesn't end when the bid is submitted

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The estimate is not finished until the final project review is complete and the lessons learned have been carried forward to the next opportunity. One of the biggest misconceptions in our industry is that estimating ends when the proposal is delivered or the ... Read More

Post: Trade association coalition announces Q2 findings from 2026 Market Index Survey for Reroofing

July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the second quarter of 2026. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ... Read More

Post: Design smarter with Drexel’s visualizer

July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Explore how Drexel Metals combines experience, collaboration and digital tools to deliver exceptional metal solutions. Over the four decades that Drexel Metals has existed, the brand has grown, notably expanding their offerings through a 2011 acquisition of custom fabricator Met-Fab Manufacturing and becoming a part of the ... Read More

Post: When everything is urgent

July 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cotney Consulting Group. Managing stress during high-traffic roofing seasons. Every roofing company has a season when everything feels urgent. Phones ring nonstop. Backlogs grow. Crews are stretched thin. Weather windows close fast. Customers want answers yesterday. Busy seasons are good for business, but they’re also when safety risk quietly increases. ... Read More

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