Expert Conversations
Why coatings certification starts with the roof itself
By The Coffee Shops™. ASC Building Materials’ contractor certification program helps roofers identify better coating candidates. For commercial roofs, long-term performance is determined by many factors. One of which is knowing when a roof is suitable for a coating, or when a membrane or bitumen would be a better solution. ...
Knowing your numbers to survive a softer roofing market
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors must embrace data, disciplined budgeting and risk management to stay profitable in softer markets. As economic uncertainty, shifting storm patterns and evolving insurance rules reshape future demand, TAMKO leaders are urging contractors to approach data, risk mitigation and retail strategy as core business functions ...
Turning disconnected roofing data into better decisions
By Jesse Sanchez. ContractorHUB brings sales, financial, marketing and operational data together to help roofing companies identify problems, track performance and plan for growth. Roofing companies rely on a growing number of software platforms to manage sales, accounting, marketing and production. When those systems do not communicate, business owners can ...
40 years of BITEC
By Emma Peterson. A look at the rich history behind one of the biggest providers of quality commercial roofing products. This year marks four decades since BITEC was founded and in that time, BITEC has introduced multiple industry-leading innovations and built a resounding reputation of quality. To reflect on ...
Where roofing and politics intersect
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney and Heidi J. Ellsworth look back at the 2026 Roofing Day in D.C. Earlier this year, roofing contractors and professionals from around the country came together to advocate for the future of the industry in Washington, D.C. This event, Roofing Day in D.C., is annually ...
Converting metal demand into business growth
By The Coffee Shops™. Fuel metal sales through training opportunities and customer education. Training may be the foundation of success in metal roofing, but contractors also need the ability to communicate value to customers. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down for a ...
Industry association expands membership to roofing contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association is inviting contractors to help shape education, advocacy and the future of the growing roof coatings industry. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has expanded its membership to include roofing contractors, creating new opportunities for collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers and the professionals ...
Commercial roof recycling 101
By Emma Peterson. How commercial roof recycling programs benefit both contractors and the environment. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Ashley Horner, Chris Kann and Richard Garrison for a conversation about the process of recycling commercial roofing materials. Richardis the vice president of operations ...
Transforming AI from an opportunity to a business booster
By Emma Peterson. The importance of research, data security and intentional implementation when adopting AI-powered tools. In a new episode of Operational Clarity, Lynsey Hull and Heidi J. Ellsworth discuss how contractors can properly leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that boosts their business and avoids common mistakes. This ...
What contractors need to know about READYSLATE's loyalty program
By Emma Peterson. READYSLATE's three-tier loyalty program combines training, marketing resources and financial incentives to help contractors succeed. Each contractor program has different requirements and perks for those who join them. To learn what makes READYSLATE’s contractor loyalty program unique, Karen Edwards brought their product manager, Pablo González Rodríguez, onto ...
