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Client communication in 2026
By Lori Jerome, PABCO Roofing Products. How roofing contractors can meet modern homeowner expectations in terms of communication. In general, the world used to move slower. Where you once had to wait for letters to arrive by mail carrier, today a text message takes less than a minute to ...
The operational habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones
By Cotney Consulting Group. Busy seasons will always come and go. The companies that last are the ones that build habits strong enough to handle the pressure. Being busy has never been the same thing as being profitable. Yet many contractors confuse the two. They measure success by backlog, trucks ...
From broad reach to precision: The shift to Targeted Account Marketing (TAM)
By Isabel Refford, Creativate. By aligning messaging and outreach, TAM helps companies build stronger connections with key decision-makers. Breaking through today’s crowded marketing environment is becoming increasingly difficult for any company looking to appeal to multiple target personas. Broad campaigns often suffer from diluted messaging, making it even harder to ...
Bain & Irvine retains NFRC Craft Roofer status
By The Coffee Shops™. Upholding this recognition reinforces heritage roofing excellence in Scotland. Historic buildings require specialist knowledge, traditional craftsmanship and a deep respect for the materials and methods that have protected them for generations. Bain & Irvine Ltd. recently renewed its place on the National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register, ...
Lessons from lifetime roofers
By Emma Peterson. What Pat Hiltman and Joe Sorrentino have seen the industry learn over the years. While at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026 show, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to host two industry veterans on our sound stage – Pat Hiltman and Joe Sorrentino. ...
Why distilleries and breweries are choosing metal building systems
By The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA report highlights how metal building systems support production, design and expansion for beverage facilities. The craft beverage industry continues to expand across the United States, creating new opportunities for facilities designed to support production, retail experiences and future growth. According to the “Distilleries ...
Smart hiring requires the right partner
By Teresa Ramirez, Southeast Staffing Agency. In an unstable labor market, recruiting smart is no longer optional. Finding capable, bilingual, motivated workers who are open to temporary or permanent relocation is a major advantage for companies operating across multiple cities and states. Having a mobile workforce allows businesses to stay agile, responsive ...
Cómo apoyar a las mujeres fortalece la industria de roofing
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Lo que el compromiso de larga data de TAMKO con National Women in Roofing revela sobre el crecimiento de la fuerza laboral y el liderazgo. Construir una fuerza laboral sólida depende de más que solo productos y procesos de calidad. Requiere una inversión ...
Operations will break first
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why most roofing companies are not ready for humanoid robotics. Throughout this series, one theme has surfaced repeatedly: Technology will not be the limiting factor in the adoption of humanoid robotics. Operations will. In earlier articles, we discussed why robotics is moving from digital systems into physical execution, ...
Free training event sharpens focus on roofing service
By Jesse Sanchez. A hands-on Dallas session will guide contractors in building structured, scalable repair and maintenance operations. As roofing contractors navigate tighter margins and shifting demand, service and maintenance divisions are emerging as a critical pathway to consistent revenue and long-term stability. A free training event in Dallas, Texas, ...
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