Expert Conversations
Stronger retrofits start with what’s underneath
By Jesse Sanchez. What Roof Hugger’s leaders say about the importance of purlin strength for aging metal buildings. Metal roofs are everywhere and as they age, owners must decide whether to patch, replace or upgrade their roof with long-term performance in mind. In this episode of MetalCast™, Roof Hugger leaders ...
Growing as one industry
By Emma Peterson. Industry experts break down the economic, technological and industry shifts to watch this year. During the second day of the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), we got the chance to host a live Coffee Conversations with Julissa Chavez of SRS Distribution, Dean Curtis from Ingage and Jack ...
Insights into the 2026 coatings market
By Emma Peterson. Ryan Knippel discusses industry trends and what a major brand integration means for SOPREMA this year. In a recent CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Ryan Knippel, business development manager from SOPREMA, to talk about the state of the coatings industry and what SOPREMA has been ...
When contractor-driven software keeps pace with change
By Jesse Sanchez. How long-term industry experience and user feedback are shaping the next phase of roofing technology. Technology adoption in roofing has shifted from optional to essential, driven by labor shortages, tighter margins and the need for clearer operational visibility. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, recorded during ...
Service divisions reshape commercial roofing businesses
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders explain why service models build enterprise value, resilience and long-term contractor relevance nationwide. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Cody Kline, founder of CommercialRoofer.com, joined host Karen Edwards to examine the importance of service divisions and preview what that mindset looks like in practice ...
Inside a Superdome workshop built for roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors and manufacturers show how off-season training can sharpen crews for 2026. In a business where storms and schedules can change overnight, the “slow season” provides a strategic window to evaluate operations, strengthen skills and position the company for the next wave of demand. A live episode ...
The power of fractional executive placement
By Emma Peterson. Learn how fractional executives can give your business the high-level expertise needed to grow. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Kristen McAlister of Cerius Executives to learn about fractional executive placement and how it can help construction companies build ...
The case for dedicated roofing service departments
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts explain how service and maintenance departments lay the foundation for scalable roofing businesses. In a recent CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Chris Huettig, vice president of technical services at KARNAK, and Tracey Donels, founder of Service First Solutions, to talk about the importance of ...
Where solar meets snow safety
By Jenny Yu. TRA’s Faux Panel Mount helps contractors safely integrate snow management with Tesla Solar Roof systems. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager of TRA Snow & Sun, and Nick Zavala, brand president of American Home Contractors, to ...
Rumbo a D.C. para Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill with this NRCA event. En un nuevo episodio de Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth recibió a Duane Musser y Brad Stine de National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) para hablar sobre el Roofing Day en D.C. de ...
