Expert Conversations
Invaluable training from an industry expert
By Emma Peterson. Learn from John Kenney’s decades of experience and insights through Cotney Consulting Group’s accessible online training programs! Through our work reporting on the world of roofing, The Coffee Shops™ crew get the chance to talk to experts and leaders from all across the industry. One ...
A decade of growth for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. A candid conversation with two founders of NWIR about how ten years has changed the perception of female professionals. With the amount of stressful news constantly around us, it can be hard to remember to celebrate the good news and progress being made. To put the good ...
Training as the foundation of a stronger roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay talk about the importance of education in the industry. In a new episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay stop by The Coffee Shops™ for a conversation about the importance of training in the roofing industry. ...
From concept to construction: Aligning architects and manufacturers on metal
By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing encourages early design conversations to help turn creative metal ideas into high-performing structures. Collaboration between architects and manufacturers is reshaping the future of metal construction. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mercedes Harris of Western State Metal Roofing ...
Is AI coming for our jobs?
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman shares his thoughts on how AI will impact jobs and the larger workforce. As AI and automation increasingly become present in our daily lives, a common concern is that these technologies will take jobs away from people. This type of concern is not new. Every ...
Cutting through the noise around AI
By Emma Peterson. Separating the myths from fact when it comes to artificial intelligence and how it actually boosts businesses. Recently, wherever you turn, there seems to be a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution or software getting pushed on you. It’s a lot to take in, and it can ...
A marriage in metal: Two companies join forces to expand solutions
By Jenny Yu. Lakeside Construction Fasteners and DMI Direct Metals unite, combining product lines, distribution power and shared values to better serve customers. A new chapter is unfolding in the metal construction industry as DMI Direct Metals, LLC (DMI) acquires Lakeside Construction Fasteners (LCF). In a recent episode of ...
Beyond the roof: Taking care of families in need
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the partnership between the Roofing Alliance and Ronald McDonald House. In 2017, Charles Antis of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing stood up in a Roofing Alliance meeting and suggested a nationwide project where roofers could adopt Ronald McDonald House programs. Our very own Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
From medical sales to roof company owner
By Emma Peterson. Elliot Emann shares his roofing journey on the Stories from the Roof podcast. Through our Stories from the Roof podcast series, we get the chance to sit down with roofing professionals from across the industry to talk about their businesses and careers. And in a lot of ...
Making life easier for trade pros
By Jenny Yu. The new partnership between The Malco Group and Veto Pro Pac helps contractors work more efficiently with connected, trade-focused solutions. The recent addition of Veto Pro Pac to The Malco Group is reshaping how contractors approach efficiency, organization and jobsite performance. In a recent MetalTalk™ webinar ...
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