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Behind the steel: How design flexibility is redefining metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Custom aesthetics meet function in the evolving world of metal construction. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with Central States Manufacturing leaders Jennifer Davis and Ahmed Abdelaal who peeled back the layers of what makes today’s pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) more than just utilitarian shells. ...
Fuerte y claro: Una oportunidad para ser escuchados
Por Jessica Bravo. Un enfoque en los retos laborales y la reforma fiscal que impulsa el crecimiento en la industria del techado. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Tupac De La Cruz, un líder influyente en la industria del techado, sobre la importancia de asistir ...
Managing moisture before it becomes a callback
By Emma Peterson. Learn how SlopeShield Plus SA stops moisture and protects the building envelope. The last thing any contractor wants to hear is that there is moisture intrusion in a project that they thought was finished and they need to go back to fix it. This type of callback is a ...
Why service should be the cornerstone of your business
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts will share how putting service first can drive growth, loyalty and lasting success in the roofing industry. In an era where customers expect more than just a good product, service has become the ultimate differentiator. But what does it actually take to make service the foundation of ...
Building smarter: A revolution in metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. A new approach to construction design is letting contractors do more with less — faster, smarter and with a sleek digital twist. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson to explore how Central States Manufacturing is pushing the envelope far beyond ...
A return to trust: Rewiring the home improvement experience
By Jesse Sanchez. In a world of vague estimates and three-quote norms, one roofing veteran is betting on transparency — and homeowners are listening. Before Patrick Fingles became the CEO of Leap, a leading software platform in the home improvement sector, he was a contractor trying to survive in the roofing industry. ...
La voz hispana en la industria: De la exposición al reconocimiento
Por Jessica Bravo. Consejos de expertas para mantenerse actualizado en la industria del techo. En un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Itzel Najera conversó con Teresa Ramirez de Southeast Staffing Agency y Amparo Sancen de Latinos En Roofing, quienes compartieron valiosos consejos sobre cómo aprovechar al ...
Economic advisor & market trends expert to deliver keynote at METALCON 2025
Providing an in-depth analysis of construction-related data and offering comprehensive insights into the evolving tariff landscape. Alex Chausovsky, a leading economic advisor, market researcher and future trends analyst, will deliver a highly anticipated keynote address at METALCON 2025, the premier global event for the metal construction industry. His presentation, entitled “Economic ...
Exploring industry innovations at World of Concrete
By Dani Sheehan. Learn about three innovative brands shaping the future of waterproofing, concrete repair and decorative flooring in the construction industry. For over 50 years, World of Concrete (WOC) has been the premier international trade show for the commercial concrete and masonry industries. Held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ...
Overcoming cash flow challenges in roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Effectively managing payments and cash flow presents a significant opportunity for roofing contractors to strengthen their financial stability and drive business growth. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the critical topic of cash flow management with industry expert Brian Cancian from Foundation Software. ...
