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Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
AI-driven weather insights improve jobsite safety
By Jenny Yu. Flash Weather AI delivers real-time, predictive insights that help contractors stay ahead of lightning and heat risks. In an industry where jobsite safety hinges on fast, accurate decisions, traditional weather forecasts often fall short. The Flash Weather AI app is changing that dynamic by delivering real-time, ...
Providing new formulations and robust service
By Jenny Yu. H.B. Fuller showcases Millennium PG-1 EF ECO₂ at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with Porter Temple from H.B. Fuller about the manufacturer’s newest products and industry trend insights. The main product Porter highlighted was the ...
A passion for training
By Jenny Yu. Polyglass’s Polyschool demonstrates the power of hands-on roofing training. Hands-on training continues to play a critical role in the strengthening of the roofing workforce, as highlighted in this special edition of CoatingsTalk™, hosted live from the Polyglass Polyschool facility in Winter Haven, Florida. The session brought together ...
Los asistentes de IRE retribuyen a la comunidad
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. El 17.º Proyecto Anual de Servicio Comunitario reunió a 30 voluntarios para ayudar a residentes necesitados de Las Vegas. Antes de que expositores y asistentes llenaran el piso de exhibición de la International Roofing Expo, 30 voluntarios se reunieron el lunes 19 de ...
From carpenter to innovator
By Jenny Yu. An experienced tradesperson explains how real-world experience led to a better way to organize tools with Veto Pro Pac. Frustration on the jobsite often sparks innovation, and for Roger Brouard, that frustration led to the creation of one of the most recognized tool storage brands in ...
Advancing the use of metal in the Wild West
By Jenny Yu. In a time of increasingly complex federal and state regulations, MCA is preparing new resources and partnerships to strengthen the industry. During this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with Jeff Henry, executive director of the Metal Construction Association (MCA), about MCA’s Winter Meeting and the ...
Instant estimates close deals faster
By Jenny Yu. Renoworks Pro helps contractors present design options and pricing in one seamless experience. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Jenni McMorran of Renoworks to discuss how Renoworks Pro’s Instant Estimator is helping contractors present designs and pricing together to streamline the sales ...
Why choosing the right fastener matters
By Jenny Yu. One contractor explains why K9 Fasteners is their choice for building safer, longer-lasting outdoor structures. Fasteners may be small components, but their impact on long-term performance is anything but minor. In a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sat down with Mark ...
Veteran surprised with free new roof
By Jenny Yu. One Montana family won a contest put on by their local roofing company, receiving the much-needed gift of a new roof. When Cheryl and Marty Ash of Billings, Montana, received a surprise visit from YellowBall Roofing and Solar, they thought it was simply news that they ...
Rompiendo estereotipos, construyendo carreras
By Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. Una empresa de techado organizó un día para que jóvenes conocieran los oficios. El 10 de Julio del año 2025, Red Dog’s Roofing realizó su primer Community Roofing & Trade Day en Gardner, Massachusetts. El objetivo del evento fue mostrar a los jóvenes ...
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