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Metal Roofing
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
Providing ease for end users
By Jenny Yu. Malco’s new rotary shear attachment is designed to reduce noise, limit coating damage and extend tool life. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Austin Cash, senior new product development engineer for Malco Tools, discussed how Malco continues to create solutions that are designed with contractors ...
How automation and AI are driving growth in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Investment in robotics and data-driven systems is helping CAM and its partners improve efficiency and performance. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) Vice President of Growth Brad Van Dam outlined how automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping both manufacturing and ...
The rise of self-storage and metal buildings: A perfect partnership for growth
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Explore the trends, benefits and future of metal construction in the self-storage sector. The self-storage industry continues to be one of the most resilient and steadily growing sectors in commercial construction. Driven by lifestyle changes, population mobility and evolving business needs, self-storage has become a critical part of ...
The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Convention and Expo are heading to Kissimmee!
By Emma Peterson. Soak up some summer sunshine and boost your business at the FRSA’s 104th Convention and Expo! The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo offer a great yearly opportunity for contractors to network and learn through educational seminars each year. It’s an event ...
Why purlins and subpurlins matter in metal retrofit design
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding framing, load paths and real-world testing helps ensure your project is a code-compliant and durable metal-over-metal retrofit. When an existing metal roof reaches the end of its service life, retrofitting is often the easiest, least invasive and most cost-effective replacement strategy. Companies such as Roof Hugger ...
Insights and innovation at the 2026 MBCEA Conference
By Jenny Yu. From hosting a pre-conference tour to sponsoring on-site engagement, S-5! is creating opportunities for connection and learning. As the 57th annual MBCEA Conference and Spring Meeting approaches, occurring April 22-24, 2026, S-5! is taking an active role in shaping the attendee experience through educational opportunities and ...
Why packaging matters more than you think
By Everlast Roofing. Materials that arrive in excellent condition help crews stay efficient. When contractors think about metal roofing quality, the conversation usually centers on steel gauge, coatings or panel design. But there’s another factor that plays a big role in how materials perform on the jobsite — packaging. ...
Top March articles: Tackling workforce development business management
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers are clicking on. It’s hard to even believe that it’s already April. If your March has been anything like ours has been at The Coffee Shops™, it has been very busy! So, to help our readers keep track of everything ...
Metal Roofing Certification That Pays Off
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Western States Metal Roofing General Manager, Ray Kimble, to discuss why training and certification are becoming essential for contractors looking to grow in the metal roofing market. They explore the challenges contractors face when transitioning from traditional ...
