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Expert Conversations
The ultimate metal roofing guide for homeowners
By Jessica Bravo. Insights from the latest MetalCast episode where the experts discuss an essential homeowner resource. In the new MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s comprehensive guidebooks. These guidebooks serve as a ...
Metal matters
By Anna Lockhart. Tune in as experts share their experiences attending the largest expo in the metal construction industry, METALCON. In a recent Coffee Conversations webinar, live from the trade show floor at METALCON 2024, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Adam Mazzella of Sheffield Metals, Terry McGuire ...
Dispelling the pesky little voices in our head
By Dani Sheehan. A roadmap to better leadership starts with dumping the HeadTrash. Learn how to silence self-doubt and build stronger teams in this intriguing newscast. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s ...
The ultimate energy efficient roofing solution
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do metal roofs offer home and building owners better energy efficiency than traditional roofing materials? The experts explain. In a steadily rising climate, energy efficient building solutions are becoming increasingly popular. As the roof of homes and buildings are directly exposed to ...
How pre-engineered metal buildings are changing small business construction
By Jesse Sanchez. From barns to office spaces, customizable metal structures offer efficient solutions in today’s expanding market. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with Jennifer Davis and Ahmed Abdelaal of Central States Manufacturing to discuss the growing trend of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) and their ...
A game-changer for metal roofing bids
By Jesse Sanchez Industry leaders team up to simplify the bidding process for metal roofing contractors. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with the CEO of SmartBuild Systems Keith Dietzen to discuss the innovative partnership between Sherwin-Williams and SmartBuild Systems. Keith shares how SmartBuild's ...
A stylish fusion of steel and flexibility
By Jesse Sanchez. Barndominiums are redefining modern living with their flexible, sustainable design, blending rustic charm with the resilience of steel. Barndominiums — metal-based residential structures with barn-like aesthetics — are gaining momentum across the U.S. as flexible, sustainable alternatives to conventional homes. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen ...
Finding success through industry relationships
By Anna Lockhart. In residential construction, it can be incredibly valuable to build relationships with industry distributors. The experts weigh in on why and how contractors should seek connections in the community to further their success. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
How Inner BluePrint transforms lives and businesses
By Jesse Sanchez. Changing your mindset can reshape your world – starting with how you view yourself. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Megan Ellsworth discusses the Inner BluePrint program with Shawn Feurer, a mindset coach and founder of Shawn Feurer Consulting. Shawn’s approach goes beyond typical business coaching, aiming ...
This material might change color over time, but its value lasts
By Emma Peterson. From beauty to strength to a 100-year lifespan, copper roofs come with a variety of benefits. Copper as a building material is probably most commonly thought of in reference to the color-changing skin of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, but it actually has a ...
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