Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
The state of the metal industry
By Jenny Yu. Metal contractors from across the nation highlight growth, regional differences and workforce concerns in a special panel of industry leaders. On August 6, 2025, METALCON and MetalCoffeeShop® joined forces to host a special webinar titled “Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal.” The panel featured leaders from ...
Top September articles: Supporting students, innovative technology and more
By Emma Peterson. Explore the top articles of this month, from automated roofing robots to heartwarming stories of roofers giving back to their communities. Every month we like to take a look back at the articles we have published to see what caught our readers’ attention. This month, our top ...
A special time for a common cause
By Jenny Yu. This two-day golf tournament raised nearly $2 million for charitable causes! On September 15 and 16, 2025, SRS Distribution’s charitable organization, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, held its 12th annual Fall Charity Golf Classic at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. The funds raised from this event ...
Win an R-Club membership with DECRA’s 2025 Project of the Year Competition
By Jenny Yu. Enter your project for a chance to receive cutting-edge tools, professional resources and industry recognition. Are you a DECRA installer? If so, you have a chance to win an R-Club membership! Every year, DECRA hosts its Project of the Year competition, where contractors can showcase their craftsmanship, gain ...
Precision, productivity, possibility
By Jenny Yu. This live RLW webinar explores industry challenges, new technology and what’s ahead at METALCON 2025. Ready to discover the latest innovations shaping the future of metal roofing and construction? Don’t miss this RoofersCoffeeShop® ReadListenWatch® (RLW) webinar titled “Innovation in action: MetalForming and METALCON.” This special event ...
3 reasons why you should attend the RAiNA Conference 2025
By Jenny Yu. Learn firsthand from industry experts and be at the forefront of rainscreens in modern construction. Architects, builders and engineers will converge in Philadelphia this fall for the RAiNA Conference 2025, “Rainscreen proficiency – The parts, precision and performance,” a one‑day gathering devoted to the next generation ...
MCA’s Roof Installation Manual: The go-to guide for all experience levels
By Jenny Yu. Elevate your metal roofing expertise with this valuable resource. For roofing contractors, having the right tools and resources can be the difference between a smooth project and a costly callback. That’s why the Metal Construction Association (MCA) developed its Roof Installation Manual, a trusted guide that lays ...
Fall roofing readiness
By Jenny Yu. Don’t forget to stock up on this key product to deliver strong, precise service for your clients. Now that school is back in session and the weather is slowly shifting from warm summer breezes to crisp fall air, homeowners and property owners are looking ahead ...
Devolviendo durante la temporada de regreso a clases
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Tres empresas de techado donan a sus comunidades mientras los estudiantes regresan a las aulas. A medida que los carros de carpool y los almuerzos empacados regresan a la rutina diaria, estas empresas de techado están aprovechando la oportunidad para ayudar a ...
Choosing the right safety systems for your business
By Jenny Yu. Three key considerations when investing in safety systems. Business owners must make many difficult decisions, between their day-to-day business operations and updating larger pieces of equipment for greater efficiency. In this MetalTalk episode, Karen Edwards spoke with MetalForming LLC’s Director of Business Development, Chad Rowe, ...
