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Bend and hem metal on-site
By Jenny Yu. Van Mark's industrial-grade brakes combine portability, durability and precision for demanding metal roofing applications. As metal roofing and architectural metal projects continue to grow in complexity, contractors are looking for tools that improve efficiency without sacrificing precision. Van Mark Products' Industrial Series brakes were engineered specifically ...
“Everything we do is community.”
By Jenny Yu. The RCAW Regional Trade Show brought together contractors, manufacturers and suppliers for a day of learning, engagement and collaboration. Despite snowy conditions outside the Muckleshoot Casino, energy remained high inside as roofing and construction professionals gathered for the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) Regional Trade ...
Expanding contractor support at regional trade shows
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a longtime equipment supplier is expanding its services and product offerings to better support contractors in the field and at the shop. At regional trade shows, contractors are not just comparing products; they are searching for ways to reduce friction in their daily operations. That ...
BRAVA Roof Tile expands BRAVA Pro Portal, simplifying specialty roofing workflows and accelerating partner growth
The AI-first platform is designed to help contractors, distributors and BRAVA teams move faster from lead to quote, proposal, ordering and warranty registration in one connected system BRAVA Roof Tile, the United States’ leading manufacturer of beautifully authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing, announces expanded capabilities and continued rollout of the BRAVA Pro ...
The Roof Data Problem Most Contractors Can’t Afford to Ignore
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing contractors are under more pressure than ever to move faster, communicate better and keep every project detail from slipping through the cracks. But for many companies, the biggest problem is not the roof itself — it is everything that happens between the office, the field and ...
Durability, efficiency and curb appeal drive metal roofing value
By The Coffee Shops™. DECRA outlines how metal roofing can help homeowners build equity while reducing maintenance concerns. In the article “Do metal roofs increase home value?,” Trevor Underwood of DECRA Metal Roofing explores how a new metal roof can contribute to a home's overall value while delivering long-term performance ...
QXO’s strategy comes into focus
By Emma Peterson. How QXO is advancing its tech-driven strategy with cross-selling and digital transformation. In 2025, we brought Matt Fassler, one of the founders of QXO and their chief strategy officer, on for a Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar all about “what QXO’s acquisition of Beacon means for roofing ...
High-quality training that comes to you
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran, Cotney Consulting Group has online training that can help you grow. In the roofing industry, training is the key to sustainable growth, both for individual careers and for businesses on the whole. But finding time to fit ...
Performance starts with the process
By Emma Peterson. How Sentry Building Innovations delivers smarter roofing underlayments and weather-barriers. If you haven’t heard of Sentry Building Innovations, they are one of the few manufacturers of synthetic roofing underlayments and weather-resistant barriers that makes their own products – Roofnado™, Sahara™, and Spyder®. What makes ...
New partnership aligns marketing with operational performance
By Ben Levesque, Webrunner Media. Webrunner Media and ContractorHUB are creating a more connected growth strategy for contractors. As contractors continue looking for smarter ways to scale their businesses, Webrunner Media is expanding its approach to growth through a new strategic partnership with ContractorHUB, an AI-native operating system especially built ...
