Expert Conversations
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Training that meets you where you’re at
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s mobile training program not only comes to your office – it's specially designed to meet your team’s exact needs! One of the things that Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) prides themselves in is their comprehensive solutions. They provide products and systems that work with the ...
Inspired to lead: How to maximize your leadership skills through this Peer Forum
By Anna Lockhart. This exclusive peer forum event focused on boosting confidence as an industry leader for women industry professionals is a must-attend for members! Tune in on December 3, 2025, to participate in this special R-Club Peer Forum event, “HERizon - Expanding What’s Possible for Women in Leadership.” ...
Automation and accuracy: The future of metal fabrication
By Jenny Yu. Explore how strategic automation can address labor shortages and efficiency issues. In an industry under mounting pressure from labor shortages and production demands, contractors and fabricators are increasingly turning to automation and advanced folding technologies to stay competitive, said David Prokop, executive vice president of precision ...
The newest tools of the trade
By Jenny Yu. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, dive into the innovative solutions Malco Tools has to offer. Founded in 1950, Malco Tools began when a young steel supply salesmen decided to manufacture a pipe crimper to aid with installing sheet metal ductwork. Since then, Malco has grown to be ...
Master your money
By Emma Peterson. This RLW will dive into how taking control of your finances helps grow your roofing company. In this exclusive Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Megan Ellsworth with be hosting an expert panel to discuss finances in the roofing industry! This webinar, “Take Control of Your Roofing Finances,” will ...
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 ...
Bumble Roofing named November R-Club roofer of the month
By Jesse Sanchez. Bumble Roofing continues to make waves with a simple mission: make roofing easier, faster and more customer friendly. In a market where roofing contractors often compete on price alone, Bumble Roofing has carved out a different kind of reputation: one built on growth, service and trust. Named ...
Why resilient roofing is becoming essential
By Jesse Sanchez. Since insurance coverage isn’t what it used to be, contractors and homeowners alike need to catch up fast. Here’s what you need to know. In a world of rising premiums, shifting insurance policy terms and increasingly extreme weather, investing in resilient roofing materials is no longer ...
The next generation of roofing
By Emma Peterson. Young professionals shared their journeys and passion for the roofing industry. In a recent Coffee Conversations sponsored by Johns Manville, Megan Ellsworth hosted an incredible panel of Gen Z roofing professionals to talk about their journeys and experiences in the industry! This panel included Lilli Tillman Smith, ...
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