Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter

Equipment rentals expand access to roofing innovation

January 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Learn how rental partnerships make specialized roofing equipment more accessible to contractors. The equipment rental market is reshaping how roofing contractors approach productivity, safety and operations investments. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Sam Beiler of Equipter and Phil Frid ...

Restoration trends in the roofing industry

January 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Learn how this legacy company meets market demands with its innovative restoration products. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with John McDermott, vice president of sales for KARNAK Corporation, to explore the latest trends that are reshaping the roofing industry and how contractors can ...

Changing the conversation around roofing insurance

January 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Integrity Insurance leaders explain how advocacy and service are reshaping contractor coverage. At Western Roofing Expo 2025, conversations extended beyond products and systems to address a topic that impacts every roofing contractor: insurance. During a live interview on the show floor, Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...

Shining a light on outstanding products and partnerships

January 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. Alliance Outdoor Lighting showcased their latest products and their team-focused culture at the 2025 Equip Expo. Alliance Outdoor Lighting drew steady attention at the 2025 Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, as contractors stopped by to learn more about the company’s growing lineup of low voltage lighting solutions. ...

Preview the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference and Spring Meeting

January 10, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. The conference includes presentations on project management software, AI and accreditation. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with the incoming and outgoing presidents of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA), David Leinbach (incoming president) and Robert Tiffin (outgoing president, chairman of ...

2025 MBMA Annual Report highlights research, education and safety initiatives

January 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. MBMA’s latest report details committee achievements, new resources and rising engagement across the metal building sector. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of strategic growth, expanded technical leadership and heightened industry engagement as metal building systems continue to shape the ...

How trial and error shaped The Catch-All

January 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Co-founders Heath Hicks and Eric McIntosh share how some failures can fuel innovation. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Heath Hicks and Eric Mackintosh, co-founders of The Catch-All, about their company’s journey through experimentation, failure and refinement that eventually led them to success. ...

From inquiry to installation: Support throughout the process

January 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. CIDAN Machinery Group offers customers full-service support with every equipment purchase. In this MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ronnie Pollack, vice president of sales and marketing for CIDAN Machinery Group, about how the company supports customers long after the purchase of their machinery. Ronnie explained ...

Supporting contractors beyond WRE

January 3, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. WSRCA offers long-term support, affordable dues and meaningful reinvestment into the community. Beyond the excitement of the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) trade show, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) provides immeasurable value for its members. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Executive Director Joel Viera ...

Integrated sales tools help profits grow

January 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Industry experts explain how connected sales and CRM systems reduce errors and increase close rates. Contractors looking to tighten margins and streamline their sales process heard a clear message during a recent webinar hosted by Leap and improveit 360: profitable growth starts with smarter quoting and ...