Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Preparing for change: Navigating supply chain shifts
By Anna Lockhart. Understanding early warning signs in the supply chain can help roofing professionals prepare for shifting tariffs and market uncertainty. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Melanie A. Butler, director of trade and transportation compliance at Sherwin-Williams, emphasized the importance of learning the tell-tale ...
Made in America
By Anna Lockhart. When purchasing metal building materials, investing in American-made means far more than just patriotic pride; it’s a promise of quality. American-made is more than just a label to take pride in. For contractors, it means the product and materials are a step above the rest when it ...
A good fit: Finding the right tech tools for your business
By Anna Lockhart. When it comes to picking technological tools to better operate your business, it’s important to choose the platform that works not just as a tool, but as a partner for success. Operating a metal business during a time where technological advances are occurring at an exponential ...
Metal: The cool solution of tomorrow
By Anna Lockhart. With rising temperatures and increasing energy costs, now is the time to look for solutions that will last the coming decades, while simultaneously keeping climate concerns at bay. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson, ...
Roof restoration for the world’s largest honky-tonk
By Anna Lockhart. A Texas entertainment center required extensive roof repair. EverFoam came to the rescue! Spanning an impressive 100,000 square feet and dating back to the 1980s, the roof of Billy Bob’s Texas was in desperate need of a roof refresh. Having been dubbed “the world’s largest ...
Stay prepared for what’s next with these tariff-exempt machines
By Anna Lockhart. Scoring a price-locked, tariff-free machine is a rare opportunity in today’s market, and CIDAN is here to deliver. In this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards sat down with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery, to discuss the brand’s game-changing offerings for ...
A building envelope fit for the modern age
By Anna Lockhart. In an effort to provide a modern, sleek aesthetic to this university's campus, designers brought in the only brand perfect for the job – Metal Sales. In 2008, Arizona State University unveiled the stunning new building that would become home to the notable Walter Cronkite ...
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Inspired to lead: How to maximize your leadership skills through this Peer Forum
By Anna Lockhart. This exclusive peer forum event focused on boosting confidence as an industry leader for women industry professionals is a must-attend for members! Tune in on December 3, 2025, to participate in this special R-Club Peer Forum event, “HERizon - Expanding What’s Possible for Women in Leadership.” ...
Get the modern look without sacrificing durability or style
By Anna Lockhart. Not all building materials are made to take on the same level of durability or lifespan. While traditional materials like wood and vinyl fail the test of time, metal continues to outshine and outperform. It’s no secret that traditional siding materials such as vinyl and ...
