Industry News
Inside the Roofing Alliance's 2024 Student Competition
By Jesse Sanchez. Bridging the gap between academia and industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Kyle Cahill, a project manager at King of Texas Roofing, to discuss the 2024 Roofing Alliance Student Competition. The competition was a defining event for aspiring roofing ...
Internet killed door-to-door salesmen
By Dani Sheehan. For roofing contractors looking to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market, incorporating Instant Roofer’s free, roofing cost calculator embed into their sales and marketing strategy is essential. If video killed the radio star, then internet killed the door-to-door salesman. The way consumers access information has drastically ...
Achieving long-term benefits for contractors and clients
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the right manufacturer partnership can set you up for success in your contracting business. In order for a contractor to do their best work, they need the right products and the right partner. This is why Rudy Gutierrez, president and CEO of Shell Roofing Solutions, ...
Get a glimpse into the MetalForming headquarters!
By Emma Peterson. Mark your calendars for September 17, 2024, because you do not want to miss this LIVE MetalTalk from the MetalForming headquarters! For this upcoming MetalTalk webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth is making her way over to Peachtree City, Georgia to meet up with MetalForming’s CEO Stephen Gosk, ...
Explore the three pillars of METALCON
By Hannah Ford. Learn more about what’s new at METALCON and the must-attend events. METALCON 2024 is fast approaching and Judy Geller, the show director for METALCON, has the list of all the “can’t miss” activities, which she shares with Karen Edwards in this MetalCast® episode. This year METALCON will ...
Keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Check out what the industry’s Q2 2024 survey reveals about the reroofing market! Every quarter a coalition of national roofing industry trade associations sends out a survey to professionals across the roofing industry. This is their Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing and is an incredibly helpful ...
After Cottagecore, what's next for home design?
After a "Cottagecore" summer, MRA says "Master Mixologist" is the next rising star home design trend. From Cottagecore and New Colonial, to Eclectic Grandpa and Coastal Grandma, social media is spurring trendy home décor styles that are as downright personal as they are shapeshifting. The same is true not only for ...
RCAT celebrates 49 years of roofing excellence
By Hannah Ford. The traditions of community engagement at the Texas Roofing Conference. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast episode, Karen Edwards visits with Holly Green and Sarah Ramon from the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT). They discuss the tremendous progress the Texas Roofing Conference has made in the ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ releases the Trends Report: The Best in Home Design
This report offers a comprehensive look at the latest trends shaping the home design and remodeling industry. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has unveiled its Trends Report: The Best In Home Design, offering a comprehensive look at the latest trends shaping the home design and remodeling ...
Plant fire
Production disruption at United Asphalts due to fire. Due to a fire at our Commerce City Plant, all production of our asphaltic products has been halted. Currently, fire and insurance investigators are on site so a more detailed update is not available at this time. The full extent of damage is yet ...
