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Combining aesthetics and performance
By Emma Peterson. Check out five exterior colors that not only offer superior performance but are trending in 2026. While the color of a structure may at first seem like a personal preference, it actually has a much larger role than that. As Nina Lichtenstein, founder of Custom Home Design ...
Thriving in 2026: Key strategies for success
By The Coffee Shops™. At the 2026 MCA Winter Meeting, Alex Chausovsky delivered a powerful message about navigating a year of modest growth and heightened uncertainty. Alex Chausovsky’s insights for the Metal Construction Association (MCA) centered on adaptability, proactive planning and leveraging relationships to build resilience. Here’s what leaders should ...
New RICOWI report released: Texas A&M Hailstorm
RICOWI was invited to inspect roofs on the Texas A&M University College Station campus following a major thunderstorm in March 2025. This report covers the investigation of April 8, 2025. On behalf of the RICOWI Storm Investigation Program, we are pleased to announce the release of the latest hailstorm investigation report, ...
2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show set for Sacramento, California, March 12–15
Early registration rates will end on February 6, 2026. Registration is now open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, March 12–15 in Sacramento, California—the first time in years that the industry’s premier event will be held in California. Early registration rates will end on February 6, 2026. An expected ...
Tariffs in 2026: A new era of trade policy and global risk
By The Coffee Shops™. Understanding how tariffs will impact the metal construction industry is important for business leaders to plan for success. At the 2026 Metal Construction Association Winter Meeting, economic analyst Alex Chausovsky delivered a sobering assessment of the evolving U.S. tariff landscape under President Trump’s second term. ...
TAMKO® aligns with Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance to drive innovation, high performance and a better path forward
This announcement underscores TAMKO’s brand promise Performance that Protects™ — delivered through products that perform as promised, programs that support contractor growth and leadership guided by integrity. For more than 80 years, TAMKO® has built its reputation by doing what it says it will do: standing behind its products, supporting contractors ...
Why Brad Jacobs’ new book matters to the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The book takes a look at an increased investment in the roofing industry, heralding a wave of innovation and growth. I recently attended the launch party for Brad Jacobs’ newest book How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars, and I left the evening thinking less about the ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrate their tenth year of giving back to the roofing industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each month, Influencers weigh in on timely topics impacting their respective industries, from technology ...
A to B Roofing Partners announces next acquisition partnership
Under the partnership, RCA (RoofingCo of America) will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team while gaining access to A to B Roofing Partners’ shared resources, growth capital and operational support platform. A to B Roofing Partners, a multi-brand roofing platform backed by Sea Sweet Capital and based ...
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