Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Exploring the benefits and growth of PVC roofing
By Anna Lockhart. Industry professionals discuss the benefits, market growth and training opportunities for contractors looking to expand their business with PVC roofing. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Lane Reed and Tony Vieira of Mule-Hide Products to ...
The top 10 MetalCoffeeShop® influencer insights of 2023
By Anna Lockhart. In 2023, our readers were busy catching up with the latest insights submitted by metal professionals from across the metal construction industry who shared their thoughts and advice to help readers build their business and strategize for the future. MetalCoffeeShop® is proud to work with ...
The top 10 RoofersCoffeeShop® influencer insights of 2023
By Anna Lockhart. Let’s take a closer look at the most popular influencer insights our readers enjoyed in 2023. From succession planning to tackling the labor shortage, the RCS influencers had a lot to say about relevant industry trends! RoofersCoffeeShop® brings together a number of roofing professionals from ...
The importance of metal deck basics with A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply!
By Anna Lockhart. At the 2023 RCAT conference, the Coffee Shop crew stopped by to chat with Michael from A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply about their Metal Deck 101 series and what they have in store for the year. At the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) conference ...
The National Frame Building Association takes on Des Moines!
By Anna Lockhart. The 2024 NFBA Conference and Expo will be held in Des Moines, Iowa this spring! Don’t miss out on your chance to register and attend! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) is gearing up to host their 56th annual conference and expo, where post-frame builders ...
Rising to the challenge – Stepping up for metal roofing in code and regulation considerations
By Anna Lockhart. When there are considerable gaps in where certain products land on code requirements, there comes a time for new standards to be created to better account for those differences. S-5! shares how they took a stand for metal roofing attachments. In a recent episode of ...
MetalForming to showcase their latest metal forming machinery at IRE 2024
By Anna Lockhart. MetalForming has partnered with Swiss machinery brand, Jorns, to bring their newest high-tech machine to the United States market. In October of 2023 at METALCON, RoofersCoffeeShop President Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Marc Jorns, owner and CEO of Jorns machinery, to discuss the ...
The sky’s the limit – Using drone technology for roof inspections has never been easier!
By Anna Lockhart. With drone technology, roofing business owners can take their inspections process to the next level. EagleView Assess offers drone inspection demonstrations for those eager to learn about this new, revolutionary technology. Thanks to the aerial imagery and technology experts behind EagleView Assess, contractors can get ...
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to boost your business
By Anna Lockhart. Recession-proof your business by taking advantage of the latest technologies on the market, including the incredible power of artificial intelligence platforms like Rilla and find out how metal construction companies are using these platforms to maximize sales! In an upcoming MetalTalk™, host Karen Edwards will sit ...
The impact of high winds – how various roofing materials performed during Hurricane Ian
By Anna Lockhart. The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues has created an extensive report detailing the impact of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in 2022. This report contains valuable information about roofing materials and their durability to withstand high winds. Understanding the impact of severe weather on residential ...
