Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Acing the test: How one laboratory is making a difference in promoting sustainability across the industry
By Anna Lockhart. ACE Laboratories has partnered with the Cool Roof Rating Council to promote sustainable material creation across the roofing and construction industries. Hear their story! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with the CEO of ACE Laboratories, ...
Boost your profits with proper sales management
By Anna Lockhart. Implementing sound, streamlined management practices across your business can elevate your success. Sales are critical to the success of a contracting business. Although quality installations, superior customer service and high-end products are essential, they won't matter without projects lined up to work on. Many contractors struggle ...
Visualizing successful sales with help from digital technology
By Anna Lockhart. Hear from the experts behind the latest visualization software program on how to boost your contracting business’s closing rates! In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brady Campbell of EagleView and Doug Vickerson of Renoworks to discuss ...
Unlocking your professional potential
By Anna Lockhart. Membership of industry related organizations can significantly increase your business success and industry knowledge. Learn how the MCA uplifts their members! There are many benefits to joining an industry organization. Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, gain educational insights into industry subjects or ...
Bridging generational gaps
By Anna Lockhart. Register for the upcoming R-Club Peer Forum highlighting an important conversation about the generational divide. R-Club has recently introduced a confidential Peer Forum designed for business owners and professionals in the roofing industry. This exclusive forum focuses on company culture and facilitates networking through quarterly ...
Building careers: Exploring the WTI Apprenticeship Program
By Anna Lockhart. Tune in as two roofing professionals share their experiences participating in the WTI Apprenticeship Program. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with WTI’s Walter Marshall and Ian Cranmer to discuss their involvement and experience with ...
Top April articles: Industry partnership announcements, utilizing drone technologies and website launches
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on the CoatingsCoffeeShop™ newsroom for the month of April! In April, our readers enjoyed catching up on the latest industry news and valuable insights for furthering their business success. One such article of interest highlighted the Roofing Alliance’s announcement of their new ...
Top April articles: Mastering the art of metal roofing, heartwarming good deeds and understanding the purpose of drip edges
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer™ newsroom for the month of April. AskARoofer is the go-to place for home and building owners to get the latest news, insights and advice on caring for and building their roofs. In April, many of our readers checked out ...
Finding the right floor deck accessories
By Anna Lockhart. Check out this informative video detailing the importance of choosing the right floor deck accessories for your project. 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 across North America. ...
Janney Roofing is the April R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Anna Lockhart. Janney Roofing’s president and senior sales consultant discuss the “Janney Experience” and their 20+ years of roofing expertise. In the April R-Club Roofer of the Month podcast episode, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Janney Roofing’s president, Derek Janney, and senior sales consultant, Todd Piorkowski, ...


















