Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Catching up with VaproShield at IIBEC 2024!
By Anna Lockhart. Our team stopped by the VaproShield booth to find out the latest updates on what to expect from the brand in 2024. At the IIBEC 2024 International Convention and Trade Show, RoofersCoffeeShop’s Heidi J. Ellsworth stopped by the VaproShield booth to talk with Chris Meyer, ...
Order building materials the smart way
By Anna Lockhart. The Beacon PRO+ latest feature, Smart Order, allows roofing contractors to manage and order the precise amount of building and roofing materials needed for each unique project anytime, anywhere. In the Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar “24/7 Smart Material Ordering,” host Karen Edwards sat down ...
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is a proud sponsor of National Roofing Week!
By Anna Lockhart. National Roofing Week celebrates the hard work of roofing professionals across the industry by shining a spotlight on them through an interactive week of fun themes! National Roofing Week, June 2-8, is fast approaching, and is a wonderful annual event organized by the National Roofing Contractors ...
Learn how to match existing metal decks
By Anna Lockhart. The metal deck experts share their best tips and tricks for working with metal decking in this informative video series. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, the largest metal deck supplier in the country, is a trusted and well-known provider of quality metal deck supplies for contractors all ...
Roof coatings 101
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to use roof coatings on your building’s roof or questioning if it’s time to replace your existing roof coatings? Roofing expert Bill Baley shares his expert advice. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, hosts Lauren White and Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...
Securing quality customer relationships with artificial intelligence
By The Coffee Shops™. In a day and age where finding and capturing quality leads is challenging, implementing digital technologies such as AI can significantly help contractors find and keep a reliable customer base! In the MetalTalk® webinar, “Use AI to recession-proof your business,” host Karen Edwards sat down with Amir ...
Planning ahead for your next metal roof
By Anna Lockhart. When it comes to finding the right contractor for the job, it is important to first know what exactly you’re looking for. Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about the basics of roofing. ...
Understanding 1099, W-2 and subcrews
By Anna Lockhart. While utilizing subcrews has challenges and legal rulings to navigate, there are many advantages to hiring these crews for your projects. In a recent Read Listen Watch®, “Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews,” Karen Edwards sat down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese ...
Get the most out of your metal forming machinery!
By Anna Lockhart. Not ready to commit to purchasing a brand-new machine? MetalForming offers customers a variety of options to upgrade and maintain their existing equipment and make the most of their investments. MetalForming, is the largest distributor of metal folding machinery and supplier of architectural sheet metal machinery in ...
The results from the Q1 2024 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are in!
By Anna Lockhart. Find out the results from the 2024 Q1 survey in this quick highlight summary. Each quarter, a coalition of industry trade associations work together to create the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which provides industry professionals with a glimpse into the industry’s performance in ...
