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Innovative coastal roofing solution shines bright
By Jenny Yu. With rising demand and proven performance, Armored Coast gives roofers a stronger, more affordable alternative to aluminum on the coast. At this year’s Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention & Expo, attendees got an inside look at one of the industry’s most talked ...
Women share how their unique paths led to industry success
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Michelle Ly, Rachel Narveson and Jana Zavala built their businesses and communities in a traditionally male-populated field. In a special Coffee Conversations sponsored by QXO, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to sit down with three fellow female-business owners to chat about their journeys into the ...
How ServiceTitan is unlocking efficiency in residential roofing
By Karen L. Edwards. Spec-based Estimate Templates is the latest technology helping roofing companies work more efficiently and accurately. At the recent ServiceTitan Pantheon conference, I had the pleasure of sitting in on some roofing-specific sessions that gave insight into the challenges that are holding roofing contractors back as ...
Drive Into the Future of Fleet Management - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with a powerhouse panel sponsored by QXO. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Welcome, everybody. Karen Edwards here. I am filling in for Heidi and Megan, because they are celebrating a ...
Rachel Narveson: QXO’s 2025 Female Roofing Pro of the Year
By Emma Peterson. Rachel shares her journey in roofing, winning the 2025 Female Roofing Pro of the Year and the importance of women in the trades. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth chats with Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction, winner of QXO’s 2025 ...
La cuarta es la vencida: Propietaria recibe techo gratuito
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Después de contactar a varios contratistas de techado, la hija de una propietaria tuvo suerte. Amanda Reyes estaba teniendo dificultades para encontrar al contratista adecuado. La vieja casa modular de su madre tenía goteras y necesitaba reparaciones en el techo. Tras buscar, ...
Students in the spotlight: SkillsUSA success
By Lauren White. Roofing made its mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA, inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and showing thousands of students why the future looks brighter from the rooftop. The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) was a celebration of hands-on talent, industry partnerships and student potential. ...
Cliff Johnson: A true MVP in the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance celebrates 2025 MVP winner Cliff Johnson, a respected figure in his community and the heart of his organization. The Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards are among the highest honors in the roofing industry. Each year, these awards spotlight roofing professionals who lead with ...
QXO’s move into the roofing products industry
By Emma Peterson. Matt Fassler from QXO joins Roofing Road Trips® to talk about why QXO chose roofing, what they plan to bring to the industry and how it could change the game for contractors and distributors alike. Earlier this year, QXO made all the headlines in the roofing ...
Vegas, baby! 6 events you can’t miss at the WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss these exciting events at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) this September. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is hosting their annual expo September 28-30, 2025, in Vegas. Since 1974, WSRCA has served the western roofing and waterproofing industries with the knowledge and tools ...
