Dani Sheehan
Project profile: Greater Midland Community Center
By Duro-Last. Learn how this local company refreshed the cornerstone of their community and won an award along the way. In Midland, Michigan in 2024, one cornerstone of the community needed a little help. Their community center, which has offered recreational, social and fitness activities and services to all members ...
Where the grass is greener
By Dani Sheehan. As the landscaping industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: success is not just about what you plant, but where you plant it. How’s your landscape business doing this year? In celebration of National Lawn Care Month in April, LawnStarter® ranked the 381 largest U.S. metro areas based ...
Cutting costs and lead times
By Dani Sheehan. OneDek delivered big on cost, speed and simplicity in this Pittsburgh business park project. Located just three miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, Chapman Westport is a 300-acre Class A business park that includes light manufacturing, distribution, flex and retail space and more. For a recent 100,000-square-foot built-out ...
Addressing misconceptions about PVC pipe for drinking water
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the safety, performance and sustainability of PVC pipe for drinking water systems and other applications. Consumers are increasingly cautious about the materials used in their homes, especially plastics, largely due to concerns over chemicals like BPA (a chemical used in plastics that can seep into food and beverages) ...
Roofing gets a tech upgrade with smart lifting solutions
By Dani Sheehan. Smart lifting meets mobility: Equipter and Construction Robotics partner to move heavy materials safely and efficiently on the jobsite. During the World of Concrete® show earlier this year, Equipter unveiled an exciting new collaboration that could reshape how roofing contractors approach heavy lifting on the jobsite. The ...
Restore, reinforce and protect
By Dani Sheehan. As a maintenance coating, Ever-Thane products can be used to coat an entire roof system, make spot repairs or provide additional protection – with exceptional results. Restoration is increasingly becoming a sustainable strategy for extending the life of an aging roof system. Among the most effective ...
Strengthening relationships beyond the sale
By Dani Sheehan. PM shows their commitment to contractors through meaningful customer experiences. Progressive Materials (PM) believes that building strong relationships leads to the greatest amount of success. That’s why they continually invest in their employees, their products and their partnerships with roofing contractors. One of the ways they show ...
Leadership lessons from Rocky Bleier
By Dani Sheehan. Learn what it means to lead with grit, responsibility and vision – from the NFL to the jobsite. In a recent episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Rocky Bleier, former American professional football player, decorated Vietnam veteran and successful construction company ...
What performance really means
By Dani Sheehan. Storms are intensifying. Homeowners are paying attention. Product performance is essential. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jon Abernathy and Fallon Anawalt of TAMKO® to discuss what truly defines high-performance shingles and why you should care. They explained how TAMKO ...
Choosing the right shingle for impact-rated resistance
By Dani Sheehan. Know the difference between Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings and how TAMKO’s top shingles deliver the performance your customers need. As hailstorms and severe weather events grow more frequent and intense, impact-ratings have become a non-negotiable feature for roofing systems. Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing durability, ...
