Expert Conversations
The Importance of Technical Service
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to why being knowledgeable in your craft is as important now as it ever has been on a new episode of Roofing Road Trips. As a contractor, there’s nothing worse than being called back on a job because of an installation done wrong or ...
Generation Z, the Driving Force in Future Industries
By Yvette Cruz. Welcoming younger generations to the roofing industry and connecting with their communities for more opportunities and growth. In this Coffee Conversation, sponsored by Beacon, Megan Ellsworth sits with an entire panel of guests who are under twenty-six years of age! Featuring Gen Z, we welcomed ...
Well-established Trade Association Grows Stronger Every Year
By Alec Doniger. One of the most impressive subcontractor trade associations in the nation establishes more initiatives to grow their industry. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) was established in 1969, and they have seen amazing growth throughout their existence. In 2023, the well-respected subcontractor trade association has continued to ...
A Roof Inspector’s Perspective
By Alec Doniger. Jessie Rudd shares his experiences working at Tremco's Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI). Jessie Rudd is a roof inspector, and he loves his job. He gets to travel around the U.S., seeing many different sights and cultures. This is his favorite aspect of the job. Before working at ...
Kent Gardner - SRS Does it Again – IRE 2023
By Yvette Cruz. What to expect at IRE 2023. In Season 5, Episode 9 of Roofing Road Trip, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses with SRS President of Building Products Kent Gardner, about the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE) and the incredible things they have planned. Kent has been with SRS ...
Lending Pro Tips for Burgeoning Roofers
By Cayden Wemple. Listen to the insightful recounting of roofing pro, Lori Swanson’s, experience in the roofing industry on a new episode of Stories from the Roof. Getting a roofing business off the ground is a tall order. There’s most likely already established competition in your area and maintaining a ...
Opportunity Lies Ahead for the Next Generation of Roofers
By Alec Doniger. Discussing the possibilities available to the next generation of roofing professionals, Sherri Miles shares her passion for the future of this trade. It’s no secret that the roofing industry needs younger workers more than ever. Many roofing professionals today have spent their whole careers in this industry ...
Spark Solar is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month
By Alec Doniger. Delivering excellence, Spark Solar is dedicated to advancing solar and providing commercial properties with solar power. Operating out of “all corners” of Texas, Spark Solar is a company whose mission is to expand the power of solar across Texas. To celebrate their recognition, Megan Ellsworth sat down ...
Post-frame Construction Leaders Have Big Plans for the Industry’s Future
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent podcast with National Frame Building Association representatives, we learn all about what they do for this constantly growing industry. The post-frame construction industry is growing on the daily, and a lot of that growth can be attributed to the immense support the National Frame ...
Hard-working Students Prepare for Competition at IRE
By Alec Doniger. Let’s support the next generation of industry professionals at the ninth annual Student Competition at this year’s International Roofing Expo. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi speaks with Allison LaValley, director of the Roofing Alliance; Allen Lancaster, chair of the Student Competition committee; and ...
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