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Construction camp empowers young girls
By Johns Manville. A hands-on experience sparking interest in construction careers. In the bustling heart of Phoenix, Arizona, a unique and empowering camp is quietly revolutionizing the way young girls see their futures. Designed to inspire and educate, Let’s Build Construction Camp sponsored by Johns Manville, offers an unparalleled opportunity ...
Top July articles: Supporting local communities, tennis tournaments and student success
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss the most read articles on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ last month. One of the top articles for this month showcased a conversation I had with Tracy Wendt from Beacon Building Products about the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Seattle Council’s She Build Day. On April 27, 2024, several ...
Metal roofing’s hot topics and trends
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the cutting-edge trends and expert predictions shaping the future of metal roofing. In a recent interview held at the 2024 FRSA Show, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jeff Henry from the Metal Construction Association (MCA) for a discussion on the burgeoning metal roofing industry. Sponsored ...
Choose your own summer adventure!
By Dani Sheehan. Live the dream this summer when you purchase GAF roofing products through Beacon PRO+. See how easy it is to get started. Between July 8 and September 15, 2024, Beacon’s Summer Adventure Promotion is here to help you work smarter and play harder. Whether you're a seasoned ...
This is Roofing School! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Bloom and Alison LaValley of Beacon and Dhaval Gajjar of Clemson University. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to this month's RLW, Read, Listen, Watch, from ...
We need you! Help us discover what’s trending in roofing!
By Lauren White. Take the 2024 Trends Survey and help us uncover key industry insights on business practices, sustainability, subcrews and more! The 2024 RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Survey is now open! Do you know what that means? It means we need your input! In its seventh year, the Trends Survey asks ...
Celebrating the journey to roofing excellence
By Emma Peterson. Beacon’s 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year is Brooke Laizure! Hear about her journey to success on the roof. Each year, Beacon Building Products bestows the title of Female Roofing Professional of the Year to a woman in the roofing industry! This awardee is chosen ...
Pack your lunch, grab a notebook and get ready to attend roofing school!
By Emma Peterson. This roofing education program is perfect for professionals in the field! Learn how it was developed with flexibility and accessibility in mind. Continuing education is key in the roofing industry, especially as technology continues to grow and change. But it can be challenging to fit training ...
Iraq War veteran wins new roof in contest
By Evelyn Witterholt. This veteran from Newnan, Georgia won a brand-new roof in the Beacon of Hope contest. Matthew Adams, an Iraq war veteran, was having major issues with his roof. After patching it a few times and finding that his repairs weren’t cutting it, he and his wife Syndel ...
Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events
By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...
