Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
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 ...
Home design for the sustainable future
By Anna Lockhart. In this island neighborhood, eco-conscious design comes first. The perfect solution for a green home? Metal panels! Tucked away on Bainbridge Island outside of Seattle, Washington lies the Grow Community – a sustainable and ecologically optimized cluster of neighborhoods designed with the future in mind. As climate ...
Put your money where the metal is
By Anna Lockhart. Streamline your business operations and get a slice of the metal construction sales with the help of Roofing Passport! With ever changing weather patterns and severity of storms across the globe, homeowners are looking to invest in roofing materials designed to outlast such challenges. Namely, metal roofing ...
Tech that’s worth the investment
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to simplify day-to-day operations running a metal business? Look no further – Central Link is the platform to have! In a conversation with Megan Ellsworth during an episode of the MetalCast podcast, Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes from Central States Manufacturing discussed the power of ...
Take control of your metal success with MetalVue
By Anna Lockhart. MetalVue offers contractors a comprehensive view of the tools and resources needed to boost sales and gain business. In a recent Lunch & Learn conversation, Karen Edwards sat down with a panel of experts from Sherwin-Williams to discuss the benefits of the MetalVue program. Junny Lee, ...
Tackling metal estimates with ease and precision
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to add a new secret weapon to your business’s arsenal? Roofing Passport makes creating metal bids a breeze. In a recent Read, Listen Watch (RLW®), “Grow With Metal, Win With Roofing Passport,” host Karen Edwards sat down with Junny Lee and Heather McGinnis of Sherwin-Williams' MetalVue ...
Old warehouse gets new lease on life
By Anna Lockhart. Designers transformed this abandoned warehouse property into a modern new office space for the next generation. Nestled in a tight lot in Bellingham, Washington, the Gaston Bay Building was in need of renovation, but there were serious restrictions on what changes could be made. Locked ...
Building partnerships in the era of influencers
By Anna Lockhart. Social media stars and a notable industry brand join forces to bring their product lines to the forefront at one of this year’s industry trade shows. In the age of booming technology and social media, the world has significantly shrunk in size. To prove this point, ...
Cool roofs for a climate-conscious market
By Anna Lockhart. With climate change and energy efficiency becoming a growing concern for many home and building owners, choosing the right roofing materials matters. Are your customers concerned about getting the most out of their investments? In an ever-increasing global climate, where beating the heat at a ...
