Expert Conversations
Teaching the next generation of coatings installers
By Emma Peterson. Ryan Knippel shares insight into the roofing skill shortage, and the role training and education have in solving it. As one of SOPREMA’s business development managers, Ryan Knippel has a front-row seat to the how coatings are reshaping the modern roofing industry in everything from building ...
Building safer and stronger roof assemblies
By Emma Peterson. How SPRI and DORA help the roofing industry prepare for increasingly extreme weather events. As each year passes, we see the intensity and frequency of storms, fires and other weather events continue to increase. In fact, NASA data released in 2025 found that “Extreme events are becoming ...
Rethinking skylights in commercial roof retrofits
By Jesse Sanchez. The appeal of natural light, durability and modern design are reshaping how contractors approach skylight upgrades. Retrofitting commercial roofs with skylights is gaining traction as building owners look to reduce energy costs while improving interior environments. Long associated with leak risks and maintenance concerns, skylights are now ...
Contractors gather for hands-on learning and industry connection
By Jesse Sanchez. Nearly 500 attendees engaged in education, networking and business growth at a regional workshop in Miami. At LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, nearly 500 contractors convened for the CertainTeed Business Builders Workshop, representing a growing industry focus on education, collaboration and long-term business development. Bringing together contractors, ...
Roofing contracts 101
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney explains the importance of thorough, purposeful and consistent legal documentation. When it comes to getting legal advice about the roofing industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better person to talk to than Trent Cotney. Trent has decades of experience in roofing litigation and arbitration. ...
A passion for training
By Jenny Yu. Polyglass’s Polyschool demonstrates the power of hands-on roofing training. Hands-on training continues to play a critical role in the strengthening of the roofing workforce, as highlighted in this special edition of CoatingsTalk™, hosted live from the Polyglass Polyschool facility in Winter Haven, Florida. The session brought together ...
The importance of thinking outside the box
By Emma Peterson. Solve business issues with innovative management strategies like fractional executive placement. In 2024, Forbes Business Review contributor James Nelson wrote, “In a world that often seems saturated with industries and players, it might seem hard to stand out from the rest. While building an A level team ...
From carpenter to innovator
By Jenny Yu. An experienced tradesperson explains how real-world experience led to a better way to organize tools with Veto Pro Pac. Frustration on the jobsite often sparks innovation, and for Roger Brouard, that frustration led to the creation of one of the most recognized tool storage brands in ...
Digital tools and modern buyer expectations
By Emma Peterson. How technology is changing the homeowner purchasing process and reshaping contractor marketing strategies. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Megan Ellsworth sat down with Dan Shurtz of Aletheia Digital and Nick Knellinger of Eagleview for a conversation about how innovative tech solutions can help you manage ...
Daylighting drives new value in modern metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring daylighting strategies that improve energy performance, occupant comfort and installation efficiency in metal construction. In an upcoming Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards meets with Brian Grohe of VELUX® to talk about how daylighting is reshaping performance in modern metal buildings. The conversation, recorded live from ...
