Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Beyond the trade show: Scholarships, mentorships and more
By Jenny Yu. This year’s FRSA president shares how the association prioritizes educational opportunities to secure the future of the industry. There are many people looking to explore careers in the trades through vocational schools and trade schools, and it can seem intimidating to figure out how to afford training ...
Central States Manufacturing is changing the standard
By Jenny Yu. Discover how Central States’ newest line of Sentry roll-up doors is expanding possibilities. As many in the metal construction industry know, it’s important to stay innovative rather than complacent in providing the highest-quality service for your customers. In this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with Shannon ...
Leading the charge towards AI
By Jenny Yu. Learn about how JobNimbus is spearheading the AI revolution in the roofing industry, starting with customer service. Ready or not, AI is here and seeping into every industry, including roofing. Rather than hide from this new technology, JobNimbus is facing this new frontier head-on and embracing ...
TUBOS vent pipe extensions: Easily accessible for every roofer, everywhere
By Jenny Yu. Find TUBOS at these quality suppliers across North America. The TUBOS vent pipe extensions are ready when you need to extend a rooftop vent stack on a new or reroofing project. They are user-friendly, easy to install and manufactured for use with standard-diameter vent pipes. Prefabricated ...
Renewed optimism in the industry
By Jenny Yu. An NRCA scholarship awardee and his mentor share the impact of the Empower All Scholarship and their mentor relationship. The roofing industry’s up-and-coming leaders are impressing the veterans. One such trailblazer is Nathanial Koren, recipient of the Empower All Scholarship from the National Roofing Contractors ...
The best of the best in metals
By Jenny Yu. Learn how the Drexel Metals Plus program is setting the standard for the metal industry. This year is Drexel Metals’ 40th anniversary, and one way they are celebrating is by promoting their Drexel Metals Plus rewards program. In this MetalTalk episode, Karen Edwards discussed this exciting ...
Benefits of a Class A fire rating
By Jenny Yu. Explore why builders and contractors trust this high-performing solution for code-compliant, fire-resistant roofing projects. In an era where extreme weather events and wildfire risks are on the rise, roofing systems must do more than just protect against wind and rain; they need to be able ...
A safe place to call home
By Jenny Yu. Three veterans and a Veteran of Foreign Wars post receive new roofs, free of charge. A staple of the community 90-year-old Shelley Cleaver of Jacksonville, Texas, is a Korean War veteran and a member of the local VFW for decades. For years, Shelley’s roof had issues ...
A safe place to call home
By Jenny Yu. Three veterans and a Veteran of Foreign Wars post receive new roofs, free of charge. A staple of the community 90-year-old Shelley Cleaver of Jacksonville, Texas, is a Korean War veteran and a member of the local VFW for decades. For years, Shelley’s roof had issues ...
X marks the top: Introducing the X-Top roof vent
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the industry’s first X-Top exhaust vent. FlashCo is an industry leader in prefabricated and premolded roofing accessories. As one of the largest manufacturers of roof flashings and accessories, FlashCo serves roofing contractors, distributors and other manufacturers across the United States. This year, FlashCo ...
