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Closing the skills gap in metal building assembly
By Dani Sheehan. Invest in the future of metal buildings with a new approach to training, recruitment and retention. A skilled labor shortage continues to challenge the metal building sector. Inconsistent craft skills, a lack of standardized techniques and the absence of a national database for trained workers have made recruiting and ...
S-5! crea un espacio para contratistas que buscan entrar en la industria solar
Por Jessica Bravo. Energía solar es el futuro, no te pierdas de la oportunidad de aprender sobre los beneficios de los techos solares. En un episodio de Roofing Road Trips®, Itzel Najera conversó con Denisse Rangel, gerente de marketing para América Latina, y Erick De La Rosa, gerente de sales ...
The importance of Florida Product Approvals for metal roof attachments: What you need to know
By S-5! Knowing a metal roof has tested, trusted and engineered solutions designed to withstand hurricane-force winds gives valuable peace of mind and insurability. If you’ve experienced Florida’s hurricane season, then you’re aware of its extreme weather and powerful hurricane-force winds. These extreme conditions have resulted in tougher building codes and regulations ...
International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program
The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...
S-5! forms strategic joint venture to offer Facet Mount™ solutions
By supporting the commercialization of Facet Mount, S-5! strengthens its position as a one-stop shop for rooftop attachment solutions. S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, announces an exciting new strategic joint venture with Sustainable Technologies, LLC, aimed at driving innovation while expanding its rooftop attachment portfolio. This collaboration will ...
Secure attachments for rooftop safety
By Kelli Fields, S-5! The Metal Roofing Experts. Understanding when and how to use fall protection – and ensuring it meets OSHA requirements – keeps your team safe and your jobsite compliant. When you’re working from great heights, safety is essential. Reliable fall protection is the first line of defense against serious ...
Maximize your tax savings with metal roof solar attachments made in the USA
The IRA and Domestic Content Bonus Credit are meant to make clean energy more affordable for Americans, create new jobs and help building owners and homeowners embrace renewable energy for their projects. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers valuable tax incentives for renewable energy projects, including a 30% Investment Tax Credit ...
No sudden exits: Controlling snow with the right retention
By Dani Sheehan. Help your customers understand the importance of snow retention systems to keep their family and their property safe all winter long. We all know the saying, “What goes up must come down.” But when it comes to the snow on a roof, coming down too fast can be more ...
S-5! and National Women in Roofing award scholarship to Houston native
In addition to the financial award from S-5!, Leslie Quintanila will receive a one-year NWIR membership and personalized career mentorship to support her educational and professional aspirations. S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, in partnership with National Women in Roofing (NWIR), is excited to announce Leslie Quintanilla of ...
Triple snow retention needed
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Some roofing projects are trickier than others. That was the case when AVI Roofing tackled a home re-roofing project last year in Denver. Multiple roofing systems meant multiple challenges. Tile and metal roofs, plus solar panels on the same home meant the team had its work cut ...
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