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A retrofitting renaissance

A retrofitting renaissance

April 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Metal roof and wall retrofitting is on the rise, learn why! Retrofitting has become an increasingly popular option when extending the life of a building’s metal roof and/or walls. In a new episode of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Rodger Russ about the rise ... Read More

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Encouraging snow safety

By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through every step of implementing snow retention systems. Snow retention systems are ... Read More

Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country

By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing ... Read More

Start your May off with the 56th Annual MBCEA Conference

By Emma Peterson. It’s time to head to Charlotte, North Carolina because you do not want to miss this year’s MBCEA ... Read More

Coffee Shop Originals

From the Holy Roller to solar power: The Vatican City’s green initiatives

From the Holy Roller to solar power: The Vatican City’s green initiatives

TCS - March top articles 2025

Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products

Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise

Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise

More than a business: Roofing acts of good

More than a business: Roofing acts of good

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Industry News

Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country

Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country

Silverthorne Fire Station set to open with comprehensive snow retention system for metal roof

Silverthorne Fire Station set to open with comprehensive snow retention system for metal roof

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing

Rising Stars Program hosts first-ever town hall to mark program growth

Rising Stars Program hosts first-ever town hall to mark program growth

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Latest from Industry Influencers

Thoughts on jobsite safety from MBCEA leadership, past and present

Thoughts on jobsite safety from MBCEA leadership, past and present

MCSI Renee Ramey - Building a positive safety culture

Building a positive safety culture

The growing influence of women in the metal construction industry

The growing influence of women in the metal construction industry

MCSI - MARCH - Randy Chaffee

Woman are the backbone of the industry

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Safety

An emergency readiness guide for roofing teams

An emergency readiness guide for roofing teams

Cotney Consulting Group - Integrating new roofers with safety in mind

Integrating new roofers with safety in mind

Safety first: Managing crane operations near power lines on roofing sites

Safety first: Managing crane operations near power lines on roofing sites

RMSG - 2025 National Snow Guard Safety Month - 7 tips for safely installing snow guards

7 tips for safely installing snow guards

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Products & Services

Retrofit roofs: The power plants of tomorrow

Retrofit roofs: The power plants of tomorrow

22 years and counting: Building a career on the roof

22 years and counting: Building a career on the roof

Why symmetrical standing seam panels are taking over

Why symmetrical standing seam panels are taking over

Military-grade re-roofing, no compromise

Military-grade re-roofing, no compromise

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Business Boosters

The smart roof revolution

The smart roof revolution

Tariffs, trade and tomorrow: Charting the future of metal construction and design

Tariffs, trade and tomorrow: Charting the future of metal construction and design

Maximize metal roofing leads when you name your price

Maximize metal roofing leads when you name your price

Learn from the best in the business at TRANSFORM 25

RT3 member STG announces open registration and speaker lineup for TRANSFORM 25

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Expert Conversations

A retrofitting renaissance

A retrofitting renaissance

Encouraging snow safety

Encouraging snow safety

Start your May off with the 56th Annual MBCEA Conference

Start your May off with the 56th Annual MBCEA Conference

Looking to the future of the industry

Looking to the future of the industry

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Going Green

Calculating the R-value of insulation

Calculating the R-value of insulation

The stress-free roof

The stress-free roof

Stay cool this summer

Stay cool this summer

5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan

5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan

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Project Profiles

A modern metal nod to rural roots

A modern metal nod to rural roots

A symbol of safety and strength in the community

A symbol of safety and strength in the community

Project profile: 26 stories, 700 rooms and 1 year of renovations

Slick synthetic shingles require snow guards

Slick synthetic shingles require snow guards

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Coffee Shops in the News

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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

Seeing is believing: Turning customer uncertainty into confidence

Seeing is believing: Turning customer uncertainty into confidence

From the ground up

From the ground up

Take your company to new heights!

Take your company to new heights!

Get ready for construction season with this great deal

Get ready for construction season with this great deal

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Sales & Marketing

Get a turn-key sales performance solution today!

Get a turn-key sales performance solution today!

Socius Why investing in a digital marketing agency just makes sense

Why investing in a digital marketing agency just makes sense

Metal central Your go-to source for metal building solutions

Your go-to source for metal building solutions

Metal central 7 keys to selling metal roofs and siding

7 keys to selling metal roofs and siding

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People on the Move

MBMA announces staff enhancements

MBMA announces staff enhancements

Sasha Demyan Named to PASAE Board of Directors

Sasha Demyan named to PASAE Board of Directors

PR - Metal Construction Association announces 2025 Board and Executive Committee

Metal Construction Association announces 2025 Board and Executive Committee

Jason Arnolde takes the helm as SDRCA president

Jason Arnolde takes the helm as SDRCA president

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Community

Join a community: Tremco is hiring technicians!

Join a community: Tremco is hiring technicians!

Build your future at the 57th Annual NFBA Building Expo!

Build your future at the 57th Annual NFBA Building Expo!

Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!

Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!

Cheer on your team with the SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!

¡Anima a tu equipo con el SRS Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle!

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Caught Doing Good

Three months and four reroofs

Three months and four reroofs

Starting off the new year with a new roof

Starting off the new year with a new roof

Hearts on the Greens helps to keep families together

Hearts on the Greens helps to keep families together

23 roofs and counting: How DryHome Roofing uplifts their community

23 roofs and counting: How DryHome Roofing uplifts their community

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Weather

Homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone regions are taking action, making improvements to better protect their homes

Homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone regions are taking action, making improvements to better protect their homes

ARUP partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide

Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide

The stress-free roof

The stress-free roof

National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March - 600x300

National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March

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Awards & Recognition

Facility Builders & Erectors, Inc. achieves AC478 Accreditation

Facility Builders & Erectors, Inc. achieves AC478 Accreditation

Modern mountain home in Utah named winner of MRA

Modern mountain home in Utah named winner of MRA's best residential metal roofing competition

Fleming Steel Erectors achieves AC478 accreditation

Fleming Steel Erectors achieves AC478 accreditation

Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program

Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program

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Guest Blog

Sheffield Technical Library

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Rocket Equipment Redefining Safety

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Education & Learning

Architectural students get a boost with new MBMA Folio, Davidson Center for Space Exploration

Architectural students get a boost with new MBMA Folio, Davidson Center for Space Exploration

Roof takeoffs part 2: Manual measurement methods

Roof takeoffs part 2: Manual measurement methods

Closing the skills gap in metal building assembly

Closing the skills gap in metal building assembly

Polyglass partners with Latinos in Action to inspire students with immigration journeys

Polyglass partners with Latinos in Action to inspire students with immigration journeys

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Legal Corner

Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026

Trump, Musk and the future of the H-1B visa: What to expect for FY2026

What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite

What you need to know about ICE on the jobsite

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference

NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference

Hidden ball trick - Understanding the Aaron Judge case

Hidden ball trick: Understanding the Aaron Judge case

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Latest in Health & Wellness

ACE Mental Health Program

ACE Mental Health Program

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In Memoriam

In memoriam of Thomas Black

In memoriam of Thomas Black

In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)

In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)

MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black

MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black

In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna

In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna

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UP TO THE MINUTE

A retrofitting renaissance

By Emma Peterson. Metal roof and wall retrofitting is on the ...

Encouraging snow safety

By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through ...