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By The Coffee Shops®. New evaluation report provides independently reviewed documentation for select metal wall panel systems. Code compliance documentation can help project teams move confidently from specification through installation. Petersen, part of Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM), has expanded its customer resources with the issuance of International Code Council ... Read More

September 30, 2026 - 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET In this Read Listen Watch® episode, Megan Ellsworth chats with Brynn Wildenauer of Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings about the emerging color trends shaping the future of metal roofing. Drawing from Sherwin-Williams' latest SHIFT™ color forecast, Brynn shares insights into the colors ... Read More

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Margins are built — or quietly eroded — through hundreds of small choices. When contractors talk about profitability, the conversation usually turns to estimating, labor costs, material pricing or overhead. Those are all important pieces of the equation, but after spending more than ... Read More

Conoce las causas más comunes por las que los clientes vuelven a llamar después de un trabajo y cómo anticiparte y prepararte para evitarlas. Las llamadas de seguimiento por trabajos anteriores de techos metálicos no siempre se deben a problemas graves o inesperados. En la mayoría de los casos, la ... Read More

By The Coffee Shops®. A new book from Randy Chaffee explores why trade show success starts long before attendees walk through the doors. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with industry veteran Randy Chaffee to discuss his new book, “The Closers Part Seven,” and the ... Read More

The Coffee Shops™. Perimeter edge metal plays a critical role in protecting low-slope commercial roofs from wind-driven failure. When discussing commercial roofing performance, perimeter edge metal is often treated as a finishing detail. That mindset can create significant risk for contractors and building owners alike, according to Jason Hildenbrand from ... Read More

Our team is heading to the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas September 27–30, 2026, and we'd love the opportunity to meet with you while you're there. 📍 Visit us at Booth #539! Whether it's coffee, breakfast, or dinner, we'd be happy to treat you while we discuss your upcoming ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. How one man traded a badge for a business plan and built a company grounded in integrity, accountability and service. In a new Stories from the Roof podcast sponsored by SRS Distribution, Megan Ellsworth hosts David Nye, the chief growth officer of and former president of Peak Roofing Partners ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Defying those that call live radio a dying art, Fabrication Nation Radio is bringing energy, connection and fun to fabrication shops across the country. While the Buggles declared that “Video Killed the Radio Star” in 1979, radio and its stars are most certainly still with us ... Read More

By The Coffee Shops®. Aligning roof solutions with performance goals, service life expectations and future building needs. As Roof Hugger celebrates its 35th anniversary, President Dale Nelson joined Heidi J. Ellsworth on an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, to discuss a practical question contractors face every day: How do you ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. By focusing on culture in addition to compliance, Tremco aims to strengthen safety practices across the industry. At Tremco, September is not just Hispanic Heritage month or Suicide Prevention month – it's also Safety Month! Recently, we brought Ro Lewis, vice president of HS&E for Tremco CPG ... Read More

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Mitch Heitsch, director of sales for roofing solutions at Westlake Royal Building Products, to discuss the sales strategies that help contractors build trust, communicate value and close more business. Mitch shares how deep product knowledge, strong market awareness ... Read More

In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by SRS Distribution, we are joined by Brandi McElhaney, show manager at Informa and Keenan Perry, director of field & event marketing at SRS Distribution and Jon Goodman from NRCA. They will share the history and continued growth of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) ... Read More

By The Coffee Shops®. How to guide customers, strengthen sales conversations and prepare for future metal roofing demand. In an upcoming Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth meets with Brynn Wildenauer of Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings to discuss the emerging color trends shaping the future of metal roofing. Drawing from the latest ... Read More

Join SRS in Bend for a customer appreciation day featuring vendors, great food, music, games, prizes, networking and more! Featuring 30+ industry vendors, delicious food from local favorites and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow contractors and the SRS team. Get ready for a day of great connections, good food ... Read More

By Jesse Sanchez. Hands-on training, emerging technology and expanded networking opportunities will give trade show attendees a look at what is next for the metal construction industry. METALCON is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a show focused on both recognizing the industry’s foundation and exploring where metal construction ... Read More

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) is seeking dynamic presentations for the 2027 MBCEA Conference. Our members consistently rank peer-to-peer learning and practical business solutions among the most valuable conference experiences. For 2027, the Conference Committee is prioritizing sessions that help contractors, erectors, ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Why the key to navigating a challenging market isn’t tied to price or margins, but rather stronger client relationships and higher-value services. Our modern market poses quite a few unique challenges to professionals across the roofing and construction industries. From supply chain disruptions to workforce shortages, it ... Read More

By Emma Peterson. Experienced distribution partners play an important role in helping contractors manage site constraints, moving materials efficiently and keeping projects progressing without unnecessary delays. When contractors try to plan ahead for issues on the jobsite, they often are thinking about things like weather delays and unexpected additional repairs. ... Read More

By Alex Tolle. This two-day course combines focused classroom instruction with hands-on practice to give attendees foundational knowledge of rainscreen assembly installation. For contractors and installers exploring rainscreen work, understanding how each layer of the assembly connects is an important place to start. And for those that want to make sure they ... Read More