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Expert Conversations
Selling the roofing lifestyle to the next generation
By Jenny Yu. To attract young people to the industry, companies need to meet them where they’re at and know what they want. Attracting the right workers for your crew is one of the most pressing issues in today’s labor landscape. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen ...
Preparing for change: Navigating supply chain shifts
By Anna Lockhart. Understanding early warning signs in the supply chain can help roofing professionals prepare for shifting tariffs and market uncertainty. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Melanie A. Butler, director of trade and transportation compliance at Sherwin-Williams, emphasized the importance of learning the tell-tale ...
Meeting the power demands of tomorrow, today
By Emma Peterson. Find out why solar is one of the fastest-growing segments of roofing. With technological advancements like AI data centers, we are seeing power grids across the country take on more demand for energy than ever before. The rising demand has resulted in overworked grids that are susceptible ...
Building legacies and curtain calls
By Robert Tiffin. A message from Robert Tiffin as his two-year term as MBCEA president wraps up. Editor's note: This letter, written by MBCEA president and Silvercote national accounts manager Robert Tiffin, was originally sent out as a part of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) December 2025 newsletter. Greetings! As ...
Educational opportunities at the NFBA Building Expo 2026
By Jenny Yu. Find out what’s new at the association’s upcoming 58th annual event! In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with the key leaders from the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) to discuss the 58th Annual NFBA Building Expo 2026. For the first time, the Expo ...
Hitting the nail on the head: Designing a roof that lasts with wood nailers
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the importance of wood nailers for a long-lasting roofing system. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards met with Eric Younkin, leader of the product and engineered services team for Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM), to discuss everything wood nailers: their ...
Mental health and safety: Keeping the conversation going
By Emma Peterson. NRCA’s Cheryl Ambrose explains why starting and sustaining conversations about suicide and mental health is a critical safety issue for the industry. Around a year ago, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) launched its mental health webpage! This was a part of its larger initiative to start ...
Building on a 75-year legacy
By Jenny Yu. Our recent MetalTalk™ highlights Malco Group’s broadened offerings and decades-long commitment to reliable solutions. In the latest MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards was joined by Malco Group’s Vice President of Marketing, Rebecca Talbot, to explore how the company is building on its 75-year legacy of innovation in the ...
Navigating uncertainty
By Emma Peterson. What contractors need to know about 2025’s policy shifts, labor crackdowns and cost increases. As we come to the end of 2025, it is hard to believe how much has happened over the course of one year. From rising prices due to tariffs to drastic immigration policy ...
Full steam ahead
By Jenny Yu. In a time of market uncertainty, this company unites five leading brands to fuel momentum across its architectural metals portfolio. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Carlisle Architectural Metals’ (CAM) Vice President of Growth, Brad Van Dam, about the latest trends ...
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