Expert Conversations
Build more with MRA
By Jesse Sanchez. Building more than awareness, this organization is shaping the future workforce with one guide and training session at a time. In this episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards wraps up a wide-ranging conversation with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), by ...
Building a symbiotic relationship between contractors and manufacturers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how product trainings can not only benefit contractors in the field, but also the manufacturer behind the product. In a new CoatingsCast® episode, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jeff Romero from Progressive Materials (PM). Jeff is the technical and education coordinator for PM and he ...
Building smarter, faster
By Jesse Sanchez. From blueprint to business growth, pre-engineered buildings are helping contractors do more with less. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards digs into the nuts and bolts of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) with Jennifer Davis, president of Central States and Ahmed Abdelaal, vice president of engineering ...
Empoderando a contratistas latinos a través de la capacitación
Por Jessica Bravo. ¿Qué recursos utilizas para seguir creciendo y aprendiendo en esta industria? En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos En Roofing, para explorar los programas de capacitación disponibles para los profesionales latinos del techado. Entre ellos ...
Speed, service and a surprising comparison
By Jesse Sanchez. How Tracey Donels is reshaping roofing service departments one fast, high-quality repair at a time. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, industry consultant Tracey Donels of Service First Solutions draws a sharp and compelling comparison between a fast-food giant and the roofing service world, and it’s not ...
Helping contractors lead, not just grind
By Jesse Sanchez. The leadership fix that contractors didn’t know they needed. Contractors have more opportunity now than ever to grow thriving businesses, if only they step out of the day-to-day chaos and start leading with purpose. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Melissa Chapman, co-founder of The GLO ...
Inclusive recruitment reshapes roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leader highlights the critical role women play in driving innovation and success in roofing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with industry professionals Kristin Case, co-owner of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, and Rae Fistonich of Chinook Building Envelope Services to unpack ...
Diving into QXO’s acquisition of Beacon
By Emma Peterson. Join QXO’s Matt Fassler and Heidi J. Ellsworth for a candid conversation about the Beacon acquisition, contractor support and the evolution of roofing distribution. In March 2025, the biggest news in the roofing industry was that Beacon Building Products, which had over 600 branches at that point, ...
Disponibilidad para los clientes, donde y cuando los necesitan
Por Jessica Bravo. Los contratistas adquieren la capacidad de vender techos de manera profesional sin necesidad de visitar la propiedad. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Justus Knights, de ROOFLE, sobre cómo llevar las ventas de techos al espacio digital y cómo esta ...
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat learning about edge metal
By Jenny Yu. In this upcoming RLW, discover the best practices for securing roof edges. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read Listen Watch® (RLW) initiative. Whether you ...
