Top January Stories: Roofing Passport, Net Zero Homes and Ladder Safety

By Evelyn Witterholt. 

Here’s what’s been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. 

Although MCS is the premier place to get news about metal construction, we also provide news about the construction industry as a whole! Judging by our top five articles of January, we can tell that readers trust MCS as a source of all types of news and information.  

One of our top articles this month was about a home in New Jersey that has such a sustainable roof, it has been dubbed the “NetZero Home.” The roof on this home is made of metal and has solar attachments, both of which work well together to achieve an energy-efficient structure. 

Another one of our popular articles this past month was about the Roofing Passport from Sherwin-Williams. This article details how this all-in-one estimation tool is changing the game for metal roofing businesses across the country. The Roofing Passport makes it easy for roofing contractors to make estimates, create bids and place orders in the same place. 

Our most read article from the past month is a press release from the American Ladder Institute (ALI) about National Ladder Safety Month in March. This piece discusses why ladder safety is important to learn about and it also provides training resources that companies can use. With Ladder Safety Month, ALI aims to raise awareness about ladder safety and help prevent the thousands of injuries caused by ladders. 

Read the Top 5 articles: 

5- Essential Skills for Your Front-line Supervisor – Part One 

4- This Platform is Your Passport for Success 

3- 2023-24 Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Accepting Applications 

2- A Net Zero Home in New Jersey 

1- National Ladder Safety Month: The Perfect Time to “Step Up” Employee Training 

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