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Fluid-applied coatings: The future of roofing solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. With Storm Breaker™, BITEC shows how fluid-applied coatings give contractors a competitive edge by delivering reliable performance and responsive support that set them apart in a crowded market. Fluid-applied coatings continue to be a strategic offering, and according to Jon Feick, senior territory sales representative at BITEC®, ...
Impacting your workflow: How this one software is simplifying the metal sales process
By Anna Lockhart. Need a boost when it comes to leveling up your metal building sales and construction process? Look no further than this tech from Metal Sales. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Corey Lincoln, business development manager for Metal ...
Seal with confidence
By Dani Sheehan. Discover how Geocel helps you overcome common roof repair challenges with ease. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jeff Hung from Geocel to talk about one of the most critical components of any roofing repair project: sealants. From patching a leak in ...
De Expo Contratista a NAHICA
Por Jessica Bravo. Transformando la industria con el poder de las conexiones en la construcción. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Sergio Terreros, presidente de National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), sobre el origen de la asociación, cómo surgió a partir de Expo ...
Es hora de hablar: Salud mental en la industria del techado
Por Jessica Bravo. Aprende como Level Up Consultants explora el poder de una conversación e iniciativas para la prevención del suicidio. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Lorna Rojas de Level Up Consultants sobre el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio. Con ...
Creating cultures that keep teams together
By Jesse Sanchez. How leadership culture is helping roofing contractors retain talent in a tough labor market. The roofing industry has long struggled with labor shortages, but one leadership coach believes the answer isn’t just in recruitment, it’s in culture. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Melissa Chapman, co-founder ...
CRE 2025: Canada’s biggest roofing show
By Emma Peterson. We went behind the scenes at CRE 2025 with Jason Campbell of CRCA to talk workforce, education and growing the Canadian roofing industry. This year, The Coffee Shops™ got the chance to go North and meet with our industry friends from Canada at the Canadian Roofing Expo ...
How hot is your attic?
By Jesse Sanchez. Attic ventilation isn’t just important, it’s urgent. When Austin McConnell, a technical support lead at solar-powered ventilation manufacturer Attic Breeze, joined the live recording of Roofing Road Trips® at the Attic Breeze headquarters, he didn’t waste time getting to the heart of a problem that costs homeowners ...
Choosing the right roofing solution
By Jesse Sanchez. Strategic roofing choices offer more than just waterproofing; they can unlock value, streamline operations and even help close deals. In this CoatingsTalk, hosted by Karen Edwards, roofing veterans Alan Tatum and Jon Feick of BITEC unpacked the deeper strategic decisions behind coating systems, restoration and replacements, revealing ...
Choosing the right safety systems for your business
By Jenny Yu. Three key considerations when investing in safety systems. Business owners must make many difficult decisions, between their day-to-day business operations and updating larger pieces of equipment for greater efficiency. In this MetalTalk episode, Karen Edwards spoke with MetalForming LLC’s Director of Business Development, Chad Rowe, ...
