Expert Conversations
Building back better: Metal’s role in fire-resistant recovery
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal construction is leading bold, innovative, fire-resilient community rebuilding efforts. As wildfires continue to devastate regions across the U.S., a renewed push is emerging to rebuild smarter, stronger and more sustainably. One of the voices calling for that shift is Frank A. Stasiowski, founder of PSMJ ...
Global tech sparks change
By Jesse Sanchez. Hear insights from industry experts about AI trade-specific innovation overseas and what's next in the states. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and for the global roofing industry, the changes are already here. While U.S. contractors weigh the risks of automation and unfamiliar technologies, other nations are charging ...
Eagleview One is landing
By Emma Peterson. Discover how Eagleview One integrates roof reports, imagery, AI analytics and more into a seamless digital experience. The big news out of Eagleview is the announcement of Eagleview One, a new platform that incorporates their industry-leading imaging programs with AI analytics! To learn more about this innovative ...
Supporting their contractors through thick and thin
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials helps their contractors through all parts of their coating projects. In a new episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Jeff Romero, the technical and education coordinator for Progressive Materials (PM). Their conversation is a continuation of a discussion started a ...
Edge metal: A structure’s shield from tornados
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the importance of edge metal in protecting properties from increasing severe weather events. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW) episode, Megan R. Ellsworth spoke with Hickman Edge Systems’ Director of Private Label and OEM Jason Hildenbrand about the role that edge metal ...
Growing with gutters
By Emma Peterson. Retain customers and grow your margins by adding gutters to your offerings. In a new MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Tim MacVeigh who works for SRS Building Products to talk about how contractors can expand their offerings to boost their revenue. Tim has been a ...
Trade shows, technology and the power of partnership
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing pros find strength in networking and educational opportunities at this annual North Texas event. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with industry veterans from the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) to preview their upcoming trade show and explore ...
Why multi-ply roofing is in the spotlight
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry veteran says long-term performance is driving modified bitumen's renewed appeal. Real-world performance and long-term durability are bringing multi-ply and hybrid roofing systems back into the spotlight, according to BITEC’s Vice President of Sales, Shane Millwood. Speaking on this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Shane offered an inside ...
Get on the roof with Heidi J. Ellsworth and Jan Bagnall
By Emma Peterson. You don’t want to miss this special CoatingsTalk where our crew will be coming to you LIVE from the roof with Pli-Dek! Mark your calendar for August 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET) because we are bringing you onto the roof with a special CoatingsTalk! ...
The value of strong supplier relationships
By Jenny Yu. Three qualities to seek in an equipment partner. In a recent RoofersCoffeeShop® Lunch & Learn, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Stephen Gosk from MetalForming, LLC, to discuss the top considerations when choosing an equipment partner. As the MetalForming’s president and CEO, Stephen brings over 40 years ...
