Dani Sheehan
Tech it or leave it: Finding the right tools for your roofing business
By Dani Sheehan and Lauren White. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from RT3’s expert panel on how to navigate the ever-evolving world of roofing technology. We started the last day of the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) with a powerhouse panel of industry and thought leaders for the Roofing Technology ...
Making a statement with Roadrunner blue
By Dani Sheehan. The striking blue metal panels on this elementary school serve as a symbol of school pride and innovative design, standing up against the harsh desert climate. Doris Reed Elementary in Las Vegas, Nevada, originally built in 1987, faced a pressing challenge: how to accommodate a surge of students while ...
The foundation of roofing protection
By Dani Sheehan. Explore APOC’s underlayment lineup and choose the right product for every project. While shingles, metal panels and other materials are the visible elements of a roof, the underlayment often does the heavy lifting behind the scenes. Acting as the first line of defense against water infiltration and other damaging ...
The rebrand that’s reshaping metal construction
By Dani Sheehan. Fortify Building Solutions is bringing three industry leaders under one roof. See what it means for metal erectors and contractors. In this MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Jay Jacoby, director of sales at Fortify Building Solutions, to discuss the exciting rebranding that brought together three powerhouse ...
The evolution of fiberglass roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Did you know that the use of fiberglass in roofing came out of a pair of accidental discoveries? John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, recently launched a social media series, “This Week in Roofing History,” on Facebook, where he shares fascinating milestones that have shaped the ...
Join us live at ServiceCon 2025!
By Dani Sheehan. Get ready for an exclusive look at the future of roofing service and maintenance as panelists share their insights live from ServiceCon 2025. RoofersCoffeeShop® is excited to bring you an exclusive Roofing Road Trips® straight from the stage of ServiceCon 2025! Heidi J. Ellsworth will be moderating a powerhouse ...
The domino effect of design and durability
By Dani Sheehan. Lone Star College is orchestrating the future of East Aldine’s expansion with the use of architectural metal that’s not only beautiful but built to last. In the Houston metropolitan area, Lone Star College’s new East Aldine Center stands as both an academic hub and a statement. Like the first ...
One small step to networking, one giant leap for women in construction
By Dani Sheehan. More women are finding rewarding careers in the roofing industry – in a male-dominated field it’s important to find opportunities and resources for growth and leadership. Roofing continues to be a male-dominated profession, with women making up as little as 4% of roofing professionals across the nation. Up to ...
Metal construction and nature: A symbiotic desert design
By Dani Sheehan. Projects like the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino serve as inspiring examples of what’s possible when innovation meets sustainability. When tasked with constructing Southern Arizona’s first Vegas-style casino hotel and conference center amidst the unforgiving yet beautiful desert landscape, the design and build team faced a 1.2-million-square-foot challenge. Thanks ...
Roofing resilience to protect against nature’s unpredictable forces
By Dani Sheehan. RICOWI’s storm damage research ensures that every storm leaves us better prepared for the next. In a recent episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Phil Mayfield, a seasoned building envelope consultant and the storm investigation program coordinator for the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). ...
