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The ins and outs of non-diaphragm post-frame structural design
By Anna Lockhart. Learn about the engineering details of post-frame design and building examples in this webinar! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) offers a specialized educational program through their Post-Frame Advantage Online University, designed to help participants learn about the engineering design process for non-diaphragm post-frame structures. ...
Swiping into success
By Emma Peterson. Learn the best credit card processing practices from this exciting webinar! Save the date for May 15! The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is proud to host the president of National Processing Solutions President Natalie Dunlevey. Natalie is an experienced financial advisor with an MBA from Xavier ...
The surge of mergers and acquisitions in the roofing industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations, we spoke with industry experts about merger and acquisitions trends in roofing. Are you considering acquiring a roofing company? Maybe you are planning on merging with another roofing business, or you want your business to be acquired. We recently hosted ...
Back to the basics: An inside look at the fundamentals of using cover boards and insulation
By Anna Lockhart. The latest Lunch & Learn dives deep into discussing the importance and applications of cover boards and insulation in commercial building projects. In a recent Lunch & Learn webinar, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jeff Job of Johns Manville to discuss the basics ...
Empowering the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Building up the roofing sector, one training at a time. Heidi J. Ellsworth got the opportunity to sit down with Lauren Morley from R3NG at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) to discuss being women in the industry. Lauren is the owner of R3NG, which is a ...
The importance of maintaining your tools regularly
By Emma Peterson. When it comes to a contractor’s tools, maintenance can be just as important as the initial design quality. Host Heidi J. Ellsworth met up with Dave Nordentoft of Leister in Season 5, Episode 57 of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about the tool that helped launch ...
How you can master the subcontractor process
By Evelyn Witterholt. In this upcoming episode of Read, Listen, Watch, we’ll hear from industry experts about how to best navigate subcontractor relationships. Nearly every roofing contractor utilizes subcontractors for their roofing jobs. But the subcontracting process is not an easy one and navigating the risks of these relationships can ...
Top 3 take aways from the 2024 Home Improvement and Remodeling Benchmark Report
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to improve your business processes, customer’s experience and profit margins. In this Read Listen Watch® webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth takes a look at Leap’s 2024 Home Improvement & Remodeling Business Benchmark Report. Katy Pusch from Leap was there to guide her through the comprehensive report. ...
Exploring metal equipment
By Anna Lockhart. The metal experts discuss leasing versus buying, tax incentives and industry trends regarding metal forming equipment. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth, along with guests Ken McLauchlan and Stephen Gosk of MetalForming, discuss the options of leasing or buying ...
Understanding the purpose of drip edges
By IKO. Learn why drip edges are key to building a secure shingled roof and how to install them. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers to help them understand the importance of roof flashing on their building. Drip edges, also called edge flashing or D-metal, are important ...
