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Expert Conversations
A first-timer's guide to IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Attending the International Roofing Expo for the first time? Don’t be intimidated by the variety of events and sessions there are to explore! The 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) will be held in Las Vegas January 20-22, 2026! This is one of the biggest annual roofing ...
Equipment rentals expand access to roofing innovation
By Jenny Yu. Learn how rental partnerships make specialized roofing equipment more accessible to contractors. The equipment rental market is reshaping how roofing contractors approach productivity, safety and operations investments. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Sam Beiler of Equipter and Phil Frid ...
Roofers rethink repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. A shifting mindset is helping contractors weather economic uncertainty. For decades, commercial roofing service departments were considered to be the equivalent of emergency response teams. John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, shared how the importance of repair services has shifted in recent years. He explained these ...
Tech that works for you
By Anna Lockhart. Finding a platform designed to not only meet needs, but anticipate them, can be a game changer in securing sales success. Here’s how Central States Manufacturing’s Central Link delivers those results. In this episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...
Restoration trends in the roofing industry
By Jenny Yu. Learn how this legacy company meets market demands with its innovative restoration products. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with John McDermott, vice president of sales for KARNAK Corporation, to explore the latest trends that are reshaping the roofing industry and how contractors can ...
Building a smarter tech stack for sustainability
By Jesse Sanchez. How roofing and metal contractors are rethinking software strategies to improve visibility, integration and long-term performance across their businesses. During this MetalTalk™, the discussion centered on how contractors can use a well-structured tech stack to support growth, improve operations and strengthen customer relationships. The conversation featured Estimating ...
Why roofing service is surging
By Jesse Sanchez. From customer expectations to repeatable systems, panelists said service growth will favor contractors who build consistency in the field and clarity in the office. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips® recorded live at ServiceCon 2025, host Heidi J. Ellsworth moderated a panel discussion featuring Chad Westbrook ...
Securing rooftops as the industry’s safety mandate evolves
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore how Anchor Products is reframing rooftop attachments as a life safety and code compliance priority across the roofing industry. Safety remains one of the roofing industry’s most persistent responsibilities and one that continues to grow more complex as rooftops evolve. During this episode of Roofing Road ...
The power of company culture
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the importance of aligning your hiring with your company goals. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions and Erika Teasley of Stonescape Steel Roofing & Exteriors for a conversation about developing ...
Build a better roof system with TopSpec coatings
By Emma Peterson. How SRS and TopShield support contractors with the TopSpec fluid-applied roof systems. The coatings and fluid-applied roofing market is rapidly growing as building owners and managers look for more sustainable and economical solutions to aging roofs. This makes it an attractive opportunity for roofing contractors who are ...
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