Expert Conversations
Empowering the future of women in construction
By Dani Sheehan. Industry professionals can go beyond the jobsite to make a lasting impact by supporting youth programs and fostering genuine human connections. For TRA Snow and Sun, empowering women and investing in the next generation fuels innovation, credibility and long-term growth. As Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at ...
Roofing in a deregulatory era
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney breaks down key policies and regulations that are changing how contractors operate. From OSHA and the Department of Labor to the EPA, a lot of federal regulations have shifted or changed in the last couple of years. To dive into the big changes that ...
Putting the “pro” in proactive professional
By Jenny Yu. Utilizing a CRM can help contractors break free from workflow chaos and streamline success. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Danielle Basch from Leap to discuss the hidden costs of disorganization in running a roofing business and how utilizing a CRM can ...
Generations of roofers
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Jason Brandle and Jeff Gottron about how family, hard work and passion built their families’ roofing legacies. In a new episode of Stories from the Roof, Jason Brandle and Jeff Gottron shared a bit about their journeys in the roofing industry. Jason is the ...
Understanding Owens Corning's partnership network
By Emma Peterson. From contractor rewards to the preferred and platinum programs, learn how Owens Corning supports their contractors. In a new RoofersCoffeeShop® Lunch & Learn, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jon Gardner to talk about the Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network. Jon has been with Owens Corning for over ...
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Training that meets you where you’re at
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s mobile training program not only comes to your office – it's specially designed to meet your team’s exact needs! One of the things that Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) prides themselves in is their comprehensive solutions. They provide products and systems that work with the ...
Inspired to lead: How to maximize your leadership skills through this Peer Forum
By Anna Lockhart. This exclusive peer forum event focused on boosting confidence as an industry leader for women industry professionals is a must-attend for members! Tune in on December 3, 2025, to participate in this special R-Club Peer Forum event, “HERizon - Expanding What’s Possible for Women in Leadership.” ...
Automation and accuracy: The future of metal fabrication
By Jenny Yu. Explore how strategic automation can address labor shortages and efficiency issues. In an industry under mounting pressure from labor shortages and production demands, contractors and fabricators are increasingly turning to automation and advanced folding technologies to stay competitive, said David Prokop, executive vice president of precision ...
The newest tools of the trade
By Jenny Yu. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, dive into the innovative solutions Malco Tools has to offer. Founded in 1950, Malco Tools began when a young steel supply salesmen decided to manufacture a pipe crimper to aid with installing sheet metal ductwork. Since then, Malco has grown to be ...
