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Parking structure service and maintenance creates long-term value
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In the business of asset preservation, developing long-term maintenance strategies is the key to success. One of the greatest benefits of attending industry events outside our own market segments is the opportunity to learn how other professionals approach the challenges of maintaining and protecting critical ...
Climate has shaped roof design for more than 1,000 years
By Emma Peterson. By examining centuries-old buildings and historical climate records, researchers found evidence that roof geometry evolved alongside changing snowfall conditions. As weather events continue to grow in extremity, there’s a lot of discussion going on about how we can build structures stronger so that they can withstand the ...
Women in parking continue to redefine leadership in a growing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Exploring new markets for growth. As part of CoatingsCoffeeShop®'s ongoing commitment to bringing business growth opportunities and market intelligence to protective coatings contractors, we are exploring industries that rely on waterproofing, restoration and protective coatings to maintain critical infrastructure. One of the best ways to ...
What FMI’s latest outlook report says about the industry
By Emma Peterson. Paul Trombitas breaks down three major trends that construction professionals should pay attention to. With changing regulations and constantly evolving economic situations, it can feel impossible to make predictions or plans about the future of the industry. But just because it feels impossible doesn’t mean it ...
Marketing fundamentals still matter in an AI-driven world
By The Coffee Shops®. How contractors can adapt their marketing while staying focused on proven customer journey principles. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to discuss how marketing is evolving for contractors and home improvement ...
Amrize names Mario Gross president of Building Envelope
New appointee brings operational and supply-chain expertise. The Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) Board of Directors has appointed Mario Gross as president, Building Envelope, effective September 11, 2026. Gross succeeds Jake Gosa, who is stepping down from the role and is committed to a smooth transition. Gross has been a member of Amrize’s executive ...
Discovering UK roofing innovation with Genius Roof Solutions
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SpeedFlash® is a flashing system designed to simplify solar photovoltaic installations on slate roofs. One of the greatest opportunities created by the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop® U.K. has been discovering innovative products developed specifically for the British roofing market. While roofing professionals around the world share many of the ...
The restructuring of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment ...
Building the future
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education launches career technical education roofing program. The roofing industry is facing one of the greatest workforce shortages in its history. As experienced roofers retire and demand for skilled labor continues to grow, the need for qualified, safety-conscious roofing professionals has never been greater. Baldwin Park ...
Solar & Storage Live 2025 Awards honour SpeedFlash
By The Coffee Shops®. This win highlights the Genius Roof Solutions’ teams innovative SpeedFlash product and how it supports faster, safer and more sustainable solar installations. Genius Roof Solutions was founded by a roofer with a simple goal; to use “traditional roofing principles and a practical understanding of how roofs ...
