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June 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing showcases popular architectural finishes with Corten and Charcoal Gray. As a leading manufacturer of metal roofing materials, Western States Metal Roofing (WSMR) centers its product design and engineering to meet and anticipate consumer trends. Two standout finishes that the company highlighted in a ... Read More

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What high-performing roofing crews do differently: Lessons from four decades in the field

By Cotney Consulting Group. Crews take their cues from the top. If you bring structure, clarity and expectations, they bring performance. You ... Read More

Winning and learning: How a culture of continuous education can address workforce challenges

By Jenny Yu. The Malco Group highlights training and mentorship as essential to addressing the industry's labor shortage. Nobody ... Read More

Word of mouth still works – It just looks different

By Emma Peterson. Angi’s co-founder stops by for a conversation about how contractors can build trust and generate leads in ... Read More

Coffee Shop Originals

The Coffee Shops™ welcome NEFRSA!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome NEFRSA!

Top May articles: AI, profitability and market understanding

Top May articles: AI, profitability and market understanding

The Coffee Shops™ welcome ACE Chemical!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome ACE Chemical!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome Aspen Pumps!

The Coffee Shops™ welcome Aspen Pumps!

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Industry News

Why government affairs matters to every roofing professional

Why government affairs matter to every roofing professional

METALCON - 2026 puts education and training front and center

METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center

Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute

Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute

SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division

SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division

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Latest from Industry Influencers

The best estimators don

The best estimators don't guess — They forecast

MCSI Robert Tiffin May 2026

Turning experience into a system

MCSI Sasha Demyan May 2026

Building the future workforce: A new era of metal building training

MCSI John Kenney May 2026

Why training has become a competitive advantage in metal construction

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Safety

More than a meeting

More than a meeting

Extension cord safety for roofers

Extension cord safety for roofers

Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites

Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites

Protecting roofers from falls - One step at a time

Protecting roofers from falls — One step at a time

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Products & Services

Refined ruggedness, cool elegance

Refined ruggedness, cool elegance

Lee Ann Slattery takes the helm at MCA

Lee Ann Slattery takes the helm at MCA

Keeping buildings standing when it matters most

Keeping buildings standing when it matters most

Metal siding on the rise: How performance, data and design are reshaping exterior walls

Metal siding on the rise: How performance, data and design are reshaping exterior walls

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Business Boosters

What high-performing roofing crews do differently: Lessons from four decades in the field

What high-performing roofing crews do differently: Lessons from four decades in the field

Re-Roofing and Historic Restoration for Aging Buildings - Greenwood Industries

A remedy for aging infrastructure

The market shift driving metal roofing

The market shift driving metal roofing

Housing market signals - Why roofing contractors need to watch home sales, rentals and housing trends

Housing market signals: Why roofing contractors need to watch home sales, rentals and housing trends

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Expert Conversations

Winning and learning: How a culture of continuous education can address workforce challenges

Winning and learning: How a culture of continuous education can address workforce challenges

Word of mouth still works – It just looks different

Word of mouth still works – It just looks different

A blueprint for higher lead conversion

A blueprint for higher lead conversion

Introducing Tremco’s new VULKEM® line

Introducing Tremco’s new VULKEM® line

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Going Green

Financial benefits homeowners need to consider

Financial benefits homeowners need to consider

Redefining what sustainability really means

Redefining what sustainability really means

How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs

How cool roofing can help reduce energy costs

Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability

Unified Steel: Strength, style and sustainability

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Project Profiles

Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety

Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety

Preserving the past with modern metal solutions

Preserving the past with modern metal solutions

Project profile: The Roundhouse

Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design

Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design

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Coffee Shops in the News

Podcasting, marketing and roofing success

Podcasting, marketing and roofing success

RCS Finding the path to roofing

Finding the path to roofing

Roofing Alliance announces RCS new service provider

Roofing Alliance announces new service provider member: RoofersCoffeeShop®

METALCON 2024 Advisory Board members

METALCON introduces its 2024 Advisory Council

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Technology

The real differentiator: Why SRS built a digital success team

The real differentiator: Why SRS built the Digital Success Team

Eagleview - launches Eagleview Horizon: The agentic AI engine powered by 25+ Years of verified property intelligence

Eagleview launches Eagleview Horizon: The agentic AI engine powered by 25+ Years of verified property intelligence

Where humanoid robotics will enter roofing first — And where they won’t

Where humanoid robotics will enter roofing first — And where they won’t

Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them

Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them

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Sales & Marketing

Core strategies shape consistent roofing sales success

Core strategies shape consistent roofing sales success

What women (and men) can learn from Women in Post Frame

What women (and men) can learn from Women in Post Frame

Know your break-even before you price the next job

Know your break-even before you price the next job

Mastering roofing sales through buyer psychology

Mastering roofing sales through buyer psychology

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People on the Move

Roofing Technology Think Tank announces Brad Strawbridge as new board member

Roofing Technology Think Tank announces Brad Strawbridge as new board member

Lakeside Construction Fasteners promotes Kris Rose to national sales manager

Lakeside Construction Fasteners promotes Kris Rose to national sales manager

Adams & Reese - Construction Practice Group Welcomes New Counsel to its Nashville Team I made the pic

Adams & Reese Construction Practice Group welcomes new counsel to its Nashville team

MFM Building Products hires new HVAC representation for California

MFM Building Products hires new HVAC representation for California

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Community

Roofs without borders

Roofs without borders

Show off your crew’s mettle

Show off your crew’s mettle

Student skills shine at state competition

Student skills shine at state competition

Start your summer at the MCA meeting!

Start your summer at the MCA meeting!

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Caught Doing Good

NWIR Roofing community rallies for Oregon homeowner

Roofing community rallies for Oregon homeowner

Colin McCorquodale leads with purpose, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Colin McCorquodale leads with purpose, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

APEX General Contracting Milwaukee Apex General Contracting provides free roof replacement for 94-year-old Korean War veteran

Milwaukee Apex General Contracting provides free roof replacement for 94-year-old Korean War veteran

Thomas Roofing and Supply builds a legacy through family, quality and community

Thomas Roofing and Supply builds a legacy through family, quality and community

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Weather

The growing case for metal roofing in residential projects

The growing case for metal roofing in residential projects

Maximizing fire resistance with metal

Maximizing fire resistance with metal

SRS delivers storm-ready supplies

SRS delivers storm-ready supplies

Braving the storm with metal

Braving the storm with metal

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Awards & Recognition

Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026

Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026

QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

QXO - Reveals Top Finalists for Annual Campaign Celebrating Women in Roofing

QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing

Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition

Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition

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Education & Learning

Level up your knowledge of Polymeric Roofing Systems this August

Level up your knowledge of polymeric roofing systems this August

Workforce Pell Program could strengthen roofing’s workforce pipeline

Workforce Pell Program could strengthen roofing’s workforce pipeline

Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting

Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting

MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026

MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026

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Legal Corner

Construction law insights and updates from May 2026

Construction law insights and updates from May 2026

CECU ED releases final Workforce Pell Rule

ED releases final Workforce Pell Rule

Keeping up with Cotney

Keeping up with Cotney

Spring 2026: In-depth industry and compliance update

Spring 2026: In-depth industry and compliance update

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In Memoriam

NERCA In memoriam: John Madden

In memoriam: John Madden

CRCA In memoriam: Charles I. Williams

In memoriam: Charles I. Williams

CRA In memoriam: Justin Dunn

In memoriam: Justin Dunn

In memory of Mark James

In memory of Mark James

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UP TO THE MINUTE

Refined ruggedness, cool elegance

By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing showcases popular architectural ...

What high-performing roofing crews do differently: Lessons from four decades in the field

By Cotney Consulting Group. Crews take their cues from the top. ...