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Daylighting for Modern Metal Buildings
In this MetalTalk ™, live from the MBCEA 2026 show, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Grohe from VELUX to share how daylighting does more than brighten a space — it transforms how metal buildings perform, feel and function. The two explore the growing importance of daylighting in modern metal ...
Daylighting for Modern Metal Buildings
In this MetalTalk ™, live from the MBCEA 2026 show, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Grohe from VELUX to share how daylighting does more than brighten a space — it transforms how metal buildings perform, feel and function. The two explore the growing importance of daylighting in modern metal ...
Rethinking skylights in commercial roof retrofits
By Jesse Sanchez. The appeal of natural light, durability and modern design are reshaping how contractors approach skylight upgrades. Retrofitting commercial roofs with skylights is gaining traction as building owners look to reduce energy costs while improving interior environments. Long associated with leak risks and maintenance concerns, skylights are now ...
Daylighting drives new value in modern metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring daylighting strategies that improve energy performance, occupant comfort and installation efficiency in metal construction. In an upcoming Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards meets with Brian Grohe of VELUX® to talk about how daylighting is reshaping performance in modern metal buildings. The conversation, recorded live from ...
Hands-on training strengthens installation confidence
By Jesse Sanchez. Field-based education helps contractors improve accuracy, efficiency and overall system understanding. As labor shortages persist and roofing systems grow more complex, contractors are placing greater value on training that delivers accurate, efficient results. At the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) regional trade show, VELUX® represented that ...
Skylights evolve with automation and daylighting demand
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders discuss how daylighting, ventilation and smart skylight technology are reshaping roofing opportunities. Demand for daylighting solutions is expanding across both commercial and residential construction as building owners prioritize healthier indoor environments and improved energy performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, leaders ...
Bringing sunshine indoors: The case for skylight retrofits
By Jesse Sanchez. Better technology, stronger materials and a focus on occupant wellness are driving a skylight retrofit renaissance. In the world of commercial roofing, skylights have long been a source of both promise and challenge, offering great results when done right. Known in decades past for their tendency to ...
Skylight safety takes center stage on rooftops
By Jesse Sanchez. Evolving building codes and aging skylights are pushing contractors to rethink fall protection strategies. As colder weather drives more crews onto existing commercial roofs to tend to aging skylight systems, skylight safety is becoming a critical operational focus for contractors. During this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
RCAW Basic Shelter Project success: RCAW provides new roof for community member
The Basic Shelter Project remains a cornerstone of RCAW’s mission to support vulnerable homeowners across Washington by providing essential roofing services and improving the safety and stability of local housing. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 RCAW Basic Shelter Project, ...
The when, how and why of skylight replacement
By Jesse Sanchez. What’s above your head could be costing you. Here’s why commercial skylight upgrades deserve a closer look. Commercial skylights don’t last forever. While today’s models are built to withstand snow loads, wind pressure and even airborne debris, older systems may no longer meet modern safety or performance ...
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