Expert Conversations
Keeping up with technological growth
By Emma Peterson. In today’s digital world, two decades is a lifetime ago and the tools of the trade have changed. Industry experts weigh in on the importance of keeping up with the latest technologies. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke to Kris Kieffer of ABC ...
The bright future of roof coatings
By Evelyn Witterholt. Roof coatings expert, Barry McConway from EVERROOF, shares his thoughts on this growing sector of the roofing industry. As temperatures rise, home and building owners are looking for ways to keep their structures cool. With the roof being a solid line of defense, a cool reflective roof ...
Architects of the future
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the MBMA is designing a successful future for metal construction with their student design competition. As the metal industry shifts and grows over time, involving the next generation has become imperative for continued success. In this MetalCast webinar, Megan Ellsworth hosts Tony Bouquot and John ...
Uplifting the industry through community involvement
By Hannah Ford. Malco Tools finds creative ways to excite and educate industry contractors across the country. In this MetalTalk® webinar session Karen Edwards visits with Jon Olson of Malco Tools. They discuss the outreach programs used by the company to uplift students and contractors across the country. ...
To buy or not to buy
By Emma Peterson. How to decide if your business is ready to buy new machinery or if leasing is a better option. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Ken McLauchlan and Stephen Gosk from MetalForming about ways of bringing new machinery into your metal ...
Engineering the way to the top
By Emma Peterson. How this family owned company’s dedication to finding the correct solution for each project has led to their success in the snow retention sector. In Season 6, Episode 55 of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Ben and Terry Anderson, two-thirds of the father ...
Simplifying the invoice process with LeapPay
By Hannah Ford. Stand out against competitors with this easy-to-use, on the go payment platform. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Katy Pusch of Leap. They discuss the new LeapPay feature and how it helps contractors with their invoices while on the go, simplifying ...
Manufacturer-made versus shop-fabricated edge metal
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to save yourself time and money when getting edge metal for your next project. Edge metal is one of the key components of any low slope roofing design. This is a system that covers and secures the membrane to the perimeter of the building ...
The science behind the shine
By Jesse Sanchez. This company's expertise is ensuring the longevity and beauty of countless metal roofs. In this episode of CoatingsCast, host Megan Ellsworth brings listeners into a captivating discussion with Amanda Paterline and Brad Shreve of AkzoNobel. The discussion explores the vital role that coatings play in the metal ...
Coming through the window to open the door for others
By Emma Peterson. Hear about Susi Lee Masset Batista’s journey into roofing and how that has led to her work helping others through LIRA. Susanna (Susi) Lee Massey Batista has had to fight through countless challenges and closed doors to get to where she is today. One of twelve children, ...
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