Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Engineering peace of mind at every penetration
By Jesse Sanchez. RPH CEO Doug Wade explains how engineered penetration solutions can help protect today’s increasingly complex commercial buildings. Roof penetrations may not always receive the most attention during a commercial roofing project, but their performance can have significant consequences for the building below. On this episode of Roofing ...
A golden ticket for a behind-the-scenes look
By Jesse Sanchez. The Golden Ticket Promotion gives pool professionals the opportunity to see how products go from an idea to a manufactured product! For pool professionals, seeing a finished product on the shelf is only one part of the story. AquaStar Pool Products’ Golden Ticket Promotion is designed ...
New contractor portal streamlines roofing business operations
By Jesse Sanchez. The new Pro Portal brings quoting, project tracking, technical resources and contractor training into one centralized platform. Enviroshake® has launched its Pro Portal, giving roofing contractors a single place to manage projects, prepare quotes, access technical information and complete factory training. Designed around contractors’ day-to-day work, the ...
Job-site protection becomes a business advantage
By Jesse Sanchez. One contractor’s experience shows how a consistent approach to property protection can improve cleanup while helping roofing companies stand out. For Rhino Restoration of Georgia, job-site protection is not an optional upgrade. The roofing contractor includes The Catch-All system in the price of every roof replacement it ...
Job board connects talent with metal building careers
By Jesse Sanchez. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association Job Board gives job seekers a dedicated place to explore career opportunities across the metal building industry. Professionals looking to take the next step in the metal building industry have a dedicated resource for finding open positions through the Metal Building Contractors ...
Stronger training can start outside your walls
By Jesse Sanchez. Outside education can help roofing companies fill knowledge gaps, strengthen fundamentals and build employee development into a more complete training system. Building a strong training program does not require a company to teach every skill internally. Service First Solutions emphasizes that industry education can complement in-house instruction ...
Family, leadership and the future of your roofing business
By Jesse Sanchez. Planning for family members who work in your roofing company can help address buyer concerns and create a smoother path to a sale. For many roofing business owners, family members are more than relatives; they may also be part of the company’s daily operations, management or leadership. ...
A roof can do more: Understanding smog-reducing granules
By Jesse Sanchez. Specialty roofing granules can help contractors connect essential roof performance with customers’ air-quality and sustainability goals. A roof has always been expected to protect the structure below it. Today, advances in roofing technology are creating opportunities for that same roof to provide additional benefits, including supporting cleaner ...
How AI fits into a contractor’s tech stack
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can use artificial intelligence to strengthen existing technology, analyze business data and improve productivity while maintaining careful oversight. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving quickly, but contractors do not need to overhaul their entire technology stack to begin exploring its potential. In this CoatingsTalk webinar hosted by ...
Green roof reshapes a massive retail project
By Jesse Sanchez. A sprawling green roof and recreational space required a mix of structural systems designed around demanding loads, seismic conditions and community needs. A massive retail development in Mexico City’s Santa Fe neighborhood is designed to blend into the landscape surrounding Parque La Mexicana while supporting vegetation, recreation ...
