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Trends change: From wood frames to insulated concrete forms
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the latest trends of the building envelope industry with Dave Marrs, the co-host of HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous. In a special episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Dave Marrs, the co-host of HGTV’s popular Fixer to Fabulous series, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to chat about ...
From history major to roofing trailblazer
By Jesse Sanchez. An unconventional path into roofing reveals why mentorship and service are reshaping the industry. For Tracey Donels, founder of Service First Solutions, the path to the roofing industry began with a question and an offer he couldn’t refuse. “Like most people, I didn’t find roofing, roofing found ...
Elevating insulation
By Emma Peterson. Continuous insulation offers a more energy efficient and sustainable way to build roofing and wall systems. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with JR Babineau about continuous insulation. As the senior research manager for building sciences at Johns Manville, JR was well ...
The secret to selling internationally
By Emma Peterson. Learn about some of the unique challenges Giovanny Pazimino faces as an international Sherwin-Williams regional manager. One of the cool things about roofing is that you can tell a lot about the environment and region it is located in based on its design. For example, some ...
Visualizing success
By Anna Lockhart. Project visualization software can save contractors time, money and resources while simultaneously securing more sales! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Brad Finck of Renoworks to discuss the brand’s innovative technologies and their mission to revolutionize ...
Simplifying construction with smart solutions
By Dani Sheehan. With a customer-first approach and strategically located facilities, AWIP is built to support contractors with high-performing, sustainable insulated panel systems. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Greg Lusty, president and CEO of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), to explore how ...
Leadership lessons from Rocky Bleier
By Dani Sheehan. Learn what it means to lead with grit, responsibility and vision – from the NFL to the jobsite. In a recent episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Rocky Bleier, former American professional football player, decorated Vietnam veteran and successful construction company ...
Technical training is taking center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how hands-on experience is shaping the future of roof coatings across the country. As roofing manufacturers race to meet growing demand for high-performance coatings, BITEC is doubling down on hands-on technical training to ensure the success of their products in the field. In this episode of Roofing Road ...
Building culture, not just filling seats
By Jesse Sanchez. Zeroing in on candidate compatibility to drive long-term success. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Tony and Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions discuss a frequently overlooked factor in the hiring equation: company culture. While resumes highlight skills, they argue, it’s the “vibe” that often determines ...
A library of knowledge at your fingertips
By Emma Peterson. MRA’s website has a wealth of knowledge and connections for homeowners and contractors alike. Just last year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) relaunched their website with a fresh look and new content. The main goal of this refresh? Building a one-stop library of resources that not only ...
