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Expert Conversations
Planning for the future
By Emma Peterson. Dive into succession planning with industry expert and veteran John Kenney. John Kenney, who has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry, founded and is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. The goal of Cotney Consulting Group is to give contractors “strategic guidance built ...
How the industry turns slowdowns into strength
By Dani Sheehan. Build lasting businesses when you focus on improving quality, invest in training and foster meaningful relationships. Uncertainty isn’t new in the roofing industry – interest rates fluctuate, homeowner spending tightens and project timelines shift. Even as customers become cautious and competitors focus on cutting costs, periods of ...
Showcasing innovation, efficiency and hands-on education
By Jesse Sanchez. World of Concrete promises new tech, hands-on demos and a focus on smarter building practices in 2026. As the 2026 World of Concrete approaches its January show in Las Vegas, event organizers are emphasizing one clear theme: smarter, faster, more efficient construction. With automation and workforce challenges ...
The green roof movement
By Emma Peterson. From lowering urban heat to managing stormwater, learn about why people around the world are incorporating green roofing. On the whole, there has been a distinct rise in interest in green roofing around the world. Especially in countries abroad, like Germany, it is more common to ...
Streamline roof restorations with silicone
By Emma Peterson. Tune in to this upcoming CoatingsTalk™ about how silicone systems can save you time, labor and costs! Recently, there has been a distinct shift in the low-slope roofing market away from full system replacements and towards restorations; a change driven by a variety of reasons including ...
The future is fluid-applied
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the mindset around fluid-applied roofing is changing and why it’s happening now. In a new episode of CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Greg Hlavaty, the president of Western Colloid, to talk about the rise in interest in fluid-applied roof systems. Fluid-applied systems have been ...
Innovation that matters
By Dani Sheehan. From self-adhered membranes to fire-resistant systems and cool roof solutions, Polyglass is reshaping what contractors can expect from a manufacturer. Commercial projects come down to three priorities: safety, performance and meeting customer expectations. In a recent CoatingsCoffeeShop® Lunch & Learn, Ali Spingler and Kelsey Archer from Polyglass ...
Not every roof needs replacing
By Emma Peterson. Learn how RejuvaRoofs rehydrates and reactivates steep-slope roofing products. Meet RejuvaRoofs, an innovative company that is helping contractors extend the lifespan of a roof! To learn more about this company, Megan Ellsworth sat with Jen Silvers, the founder of RejuvaRoofs, for an episode of Roofing Road ...
Safety first, every time
By Dani Sheehan. As materials evolve and rooftops become more crowded, careful load distribution has become a critical safety measure to prevent roof deck failure. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mark Graham, vice president of technical services for the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
Assessing a roof before fluid applied restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how to safely inspect a roof with the right tools and testing to help your building owners make an informed decision. When you’re assessing an aging roof, the process requires more than just walking around the perimeter and making a quick judgment call. According to Chris ...
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