Metal Roofing
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 ...
Pre-Conference Exclusive: S-5! Global Headquarters Tour
Kick off the 2026 MBCEA Conference with a behind-the-scenes experience at S-5! Join us on April 21 for an exclusive guided tour of the S-5! world headquarters. Discover how innovation takes shape as you go behind the scenes of the design, testing and support processes that power the world’s most trusted ...
CRA Metal Roofing Training (2 days) - May 6
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Metal Advanced CRA’s Metal Course will expose students to working with different types of metal and issues to consider when using a metal roof system. The class will cover the appropriate use of equipment and hand tools. It will also cover basic bending and folding techniques and cutting of ...
How mood boards shape stronger exterior plans
By Cristina Soriano. A clear plan sparks confidence, and the right inspiration can turn an exterior renovation into a project you’re excited to start. Redesigning your home exterior should feel energizing, not overwhelming. Designer Cristina Soriano shares how homeowners can use mood boards to clarify their ideas, define their style ...
