Metal Roofing
Mastering metal roofing installation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Learning the science and business of metal roofing and siding installation. For contractors all over the U.S., staying ahead of industry standards for metal roofing is crucial. This necessity for specialized knowledge led to a recent, intensive three-day training event held at the Top Metal Supply facility in ...
A booth to remember at IRE 2026
By Anna Lockhart. Central States Manufacturing is bringing their A-game to IRE 2026 with a thoughtfully designed booth for the trade show floor. In preparation for the upcoming roofing event of the year – International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE) – brands across the industry are gearing up to ...
METALCON delivers on training, community impact and metal-focused education
By Jenny Yu. The show’s growth in technical education and charitable outreach demonstrates why it remains a cornerstone event for the metal construction industry. Another successful METALCON is in the books, and the conversations leading up to the event offered valuable insight into why the show continues to resonate with ...
From problem solving to industry standard
By Jesse Sanchez. A contractor-led idea grew into a widely trusted retrofit approach by responding to real-world challenges and validating performance through decades of testing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Dale Nelson, founder of Roof Hugger, to trace how a practical field challenge ...
Start your engines: Get ready for the 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo
By Jenny Yu. Accelerate your business success at this year’s four-day event. The 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo returns to the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina, from February 16-19, 2026, bringing one of the Southeast’s largest regional roofing trade shows to contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals. ...
Your guide to the 58th annual NFBA Conference and Expo
By Emma Peterson. From an action‑packed expo floor to standout speakers and special events, here’s what to expect at this year’s NFBA show. Join more than 1,000 post-frame professionals at the 2026 National Frame Builders Association (NFBA)’s annual conference and expo! This year’s show will be hosted from February ...
HVACR pros, meet your one-stop partner
By Jenny Yu. The Malco Group is set to highlight its extensive portfolio of trade-ready HVACR and construction products at their first AHR Expo as a combined family of brands. The Malco Group is making its debut appearance at the AHR Expo! The premier HVACR industry event, the 2026 ...
Prioritizing people, innovation and quality
By Progressive Metals. Progressive Metals’ decade-long evolution reflects a deliberate shift toward specialization with precision and purpose. Success in metal manufacturing is increasingly defined by specialization, product integrity and the brand’s ability to anticipate market shifts. Progressive Metals has built its reputation by aligning those priorities with a disciplined ...
MRA Execute Director Renee Ramey receives top honors for driving residential metal roofing growth, adoption
This top honor is bestowed upon an outstanding industry professional for their contributions to the success of the association and the betterment of the metal construction industry. Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), recently received one of the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) highest honors — the Larry ...
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Why investing in older metal buildings is gaining new momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. With millions of aging metal-roofed structures nationwide, strategic retrofits are reshaping value, resilience and long-term performance. For many owners who built metal facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, the priority at that time was affordability. These buildings were designed to provide what was often described as “shade ...
