Events

December 2024

Metal Maintenance: Using Service Calls to Grow Business

December 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards is joined by Tim Overstreet from Gaco and Tom Potaro of Ntec Systems to discuss the lifecycle of metal roofs and how contractors can leverage this knowledge to get more business. Tom and Tim describe what damage is common on metal roofs and how to ...
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January 2025

Seal the Deal: Mastering Maintenance and Single-Ply

January 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Chris Huettig and John McDermott from KARNAK to explore the evolution of single-ply roofing and why maintenance is key to longevity. Learn how proper preparation, smart sealant choices and effective service strategies can prevent callbacks, save time and strengthen building owner relationships. ...
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February 2025

The Coatings Recipe for Success

February 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Unlock new growth opportunities by mastering the coatings industry! Sponsored by MuleHide, this webinar is designed to help roofing professionals learn the key ingredients for success in navigating and thriving in the coatings business. From understanding product types and their applications to honing essential techniques and developing effective business strategies, ...
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MRCA - Trending Issues in Labor & Employment Law for Financial Managers

February 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central Please join Marc Fleischauer of Taft Law as he discusses the significant “employer friendly” labor relations developments are occurring for a change. With the recent election shifting the balance of power in Washington and numerous federal courts now striking down overzealous ...
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The Rise of Fluid-applied Roofing

February 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - February 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm PST

In this CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Chris Kuykendall from Mule-Hide to talk about the increase in popularity of fluid-applied roofing systems. Many contractors see fluid-applied roofing systems as the future of roofing and it is important for all roofing contractors to understand not only how to sell these systems ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2025 - Day 1

February 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Join us for an exciting LIVE Coffee Conversations® at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, sponsored by SRS Distribution, where a panel of contractors will dive into the biggest trends shaping the roofing landscape this year. From sustainability innovations and emerging technologies to workforce challenges and economic impacts, this engaging ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2025 - Day 2

February 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Join us for an exciting LIVE Coffee Conversations® at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, sponsored by SRS Distribution, where a panel of manufacturers, distributors and service providers will dive into the biggest trends shaping the roofing landscape this year. From sustainability innovations and emerging technologies to workforce challenges and ...
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Don’t Get Burned: Fire Safety Lessons

February 26, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST

February 26, 2025 at 12 p.m. CT Discover roofing fire safety beyond the CERTA program. During this webinar, Rich Trewyn, NRCA’s director of risk education and training, will discuss fire statistics in the roofing industry; hazards and critical tasks involving fire safety; regulatory criteria for fire safety; fire prevention measures; and ...
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Preparing for ICE on the Jobsite

February 28, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm PST

In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
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March 2025

Achieve Growth With Service and Maintenance

March 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Chris Huettig and John McDermott from KARNAK to discuss why roof maintenance is essential and how coatings contractors can successfully sell repair and maintenance services. Chris and John will break down the financial and customer benefits of offering maintenance, how to position ...
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CoatingsTalk: Achieve Growth With Service and Maintenance

March 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Chris Huettig and John McDermott from KARNAK to discuss why roof maintenance is essential and how coatings contractors can successfully sell repair and maintenance services. Chris and John will break down the financial and customer benefits of offering maintenance, how to position it ...
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April 2025

Form up!: Maximizing Commercial Jobsite Productivity

April 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Brian Cook from Dataforma, to discuss how daily productivity tracking can increase profitability for commercial contractors. From monitoring crew performance to managing multi-job workflows, Brian explores how Dataforma’s innovative tools help contractors track progress in real-time, improve crew efficiency and enhance project ...
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Roofing's Take on Tariffs

April 24, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am PST

Join us for this important Coffee Conversations® where experts, including Trent Cotney from Adams & Reese and Will Lorenz from General Coatings, will break down the policies, prices and pressures shaping the roofing world in light of the new administration's tariff policies. With changes happening every day, the industry is ...
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MRCA - FREE WEBINAR! Coping with Tariffs in the Construction Industry

April 24, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

A 60-minute “straight-forward” webinar only for contractors – How contractors can protect themselves from anticipated regulations and increased costs Contract clauses to adopt and avoid in dealing with manufacturers, suppliers and other contractors (your existing contracts probably don’t work) Strategies to recoup pass through tariffs The risks of buying materials made (or partially made) ...
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Data Visualization and Predictive Target Market Modeling

April 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST

April 29, 2025 — 12 p.m. CT During this webinar, we will dive into large data sets and equip you with national, regional and local market reporting. Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, and panelists Wendy Marvin, founder and CEO of Matrix Roof & Home, and Ken Kelly, president of Kelly ...
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