By Emma Peterson.

How one man traded a badge for a business plan and built a company grounded in integrity, accountability and service.

In a new Stories from the Roof podcast sponsored by SRS Distribution, Megan Ellsworth hosts David Nye, the chief growth officer of and former president of Peak Roofing Partners and founder of Skymark Roofing, to hear about the journey that brought him to this current point in his career.

Before entering the roofing industry, David's story actually started in law enforcement. He explained, “I was a deputy sheriff in in Orange County, Florida for about ten years.”

The career turning point for David came when he got transported to the hospital during a shift due to heat exhaustion. He recalled:

I was chatting with the paramedic in the back, and he was telling me that he did roofing as a side job. It piqued my interest, and he actually ended up inviting me out to work with him. He put me in sales, and I remember being stressed and telling him didn't know anything about roofing sales. But his partner actually sat me down and helped me realize that it wasn’t that different from what I’d been doing. People are people and my job, both as an officer and as a salesman, was to find out what their issues were and help them find a solution.

Eventually, in 2017, David founded Skymark. Reflecting on his journey, David is just thankful for how much his mentors have taught him. He shared, “Through all my experiences in this industry, I feel that the biggest thing I’ve learned is what leadership really is. And it’s service. As a leader, you serve the people with you and when you serve them well, they’ll take care of the company and your clients.”

Listen to the whole episode or Watch the interview with David on demand.

Por Jessica Bravo. 

Conoce por qué entender las finanzas de tu negocio puede ayudarte a tomar mejores decisiones y construir una empresa más rentable. 

En este episodio de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje, Jessica Bravo conversa con Guille Cuspian de Advosy sobre los fundamentos de las finanzas empresariales y por qué comprender los números de tu negocio es esencial para tomar mejores decisiones. Desde la diferencia entre ingresos, gastos y utilidades hasta la interpretación de los estados financieros más importantes, Guille comparte conceptos básicos de manera sencilla y práctica para ayudar a los contratistas a fortalecer la salud financiera de sus empresas.  

En una industria que cambia constantemente, mantener una buena salud financiera es más importante que nunca. Para lograrlo, Guille enfatiza que "hay que tener la capacidad de tomar decisiones financieras claras, no hacer gastos innecesarios y planear cada una de las inversiones para el desarrollo y crecimiento de la compañía".  

Ninguna empresa puede alcanzar el éxito a largo plazo sin un plan financiero sólido. Conocer cuánto dinero entra y sale del negocio, así como comprender el papel que desempeña cada número, permite tomar decisiones más inteligentes y evitar errores costosos. Según Guille, "tenemos que hacer proyecciones de ventas. Tenemos que basarnos en lo que queremos, pero también en la realidad". Además, explica que "hay información que hay que analizar y esa información nos cuenta cómo estamos financieramente y cómo vamos a estar a futuro".  

Uno de los mensajes más valiosos de esta conversación es que los números representan mucho más que cifras en una hoja de cálculo. Son herramientas que ayudan a entender el presente y planificar el futuro. Como señala Guille, "Los números te cuentan una historia, y esa historia te cuenta las historias presentes y futuras".  

Más allá de aprender conceptos financieros, esta sesión invita a los dueños de empresas a pensar estratégicamente sobre el crecimiento de sus negocios. Guille lo resume de manera sencilla, "Uno crea una compañía para que siga creciendo, se desarrolle y se mantenga funcionando en el transcurso del tiempo".  

Mira el episodio completo para aprender por qué conocer los números de tu empresa de roofing es fundamental para lograr una operación rentable, tomar mejores decisiones y construir un negocio preparado para el futuro.

By Emma Peterson. 

Experienced distribution partners play an important role in helping contractors manage site constraints, moving materials efficiently and keeping projects progressing without unnecessary delays. 

When contractors try to plan ahead for issues on the jobsite, they often are thinking about things like weather delays and unexpected additional repairs. What they don’t often think about is the staging process. However, this process can easily make or break a project. Nick Fryer explained how staging impacts your entire project in an article for Roads and Bridges:  

Construction sites are connected. It’s why one mistake can have such far-reaching consequences. Bad staging that blocks an access route for a day might not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to deliveries being delayed, construction vehicles getting stuck and the whole schedule being thrown off as a result. 

So, how do you avoid your entire project getting thrown off by site constraints and material delivery issues? The best thing you can do is partner with the right distributor. Take SRS Distribution for example.  

Their teams are specifically trained for handling the logistics of delivering to commercial jobsites. This means that they are already expecting site constraints and have time-tested solutions to overcome them. The SRS team also has a comprehensive fleet of trucks and knuckle booms, ensuring that your materials don’t just make it to your jobsite, they make it to where they need to be on the jobsite – whether that’s on the ground or on the roof.  

This type of support can be game-changing in the field. As the writers behind RoofCon put it, “The movement of materials from delivery to installation represents one of the biggest opportunities for efficiency gains in roofing projects. Creating a smooth flow requires careful coordination between suppliers, delivery crews and roofing teams.” 

El evento de roofing y exteriores más grande de Norteamérica regresa en febrero con más de 700 expositores confirmados, una conferencia magistral con un líder de la NFL y los premios más prestigiosos de la industria.

International Roofing Expo (IRE), el evento de roofing y exteriores más grande de Norteamérica, regresa a Las Vegas del 16 al 18 de febrero de 2027, reuniendo a miles de contratistas residenciales y comerciales, profesionales de remodelación, constructores, distribuidores, proveedores y fabricantes que buscan activamente los productos, tecnologías y soluciones empresariales más recientes que están transformando la industria.

Durante tres días llenos de energía, líderes y tomadores de decisiones de todo el mundo se reunirán para descubrir innovaciones de vanguardia y crear conexiones que impulsen el crecimiento de sus negocios. Con los avances tecnológicos y el crecimiento de la actividad de construcción urbana impulsando una expansión sin precedentes del mercado, IRE 2027 es el evento imprescindible para los profesionales que buscan mantenerse a la vanguardia de la transformación de la industria.

Qué esperar en IRE 2027

La expo de este año ofrece una experiencia inigualable con una oferta ampliada de productos, capacitación y oportunidades para establecer conexiones:

• Más de 700 expositores presentarán miles de productos nuevos y líderes en la industria en todas las categorías, incluyendo shingles, roofing de una sola capa, recubrimientos, caulks y selladores, canaletas y desagües para techos, bitumen/asfalto, solar, ventanas, siding y mucho más.

• Más de 60 sesiones dirigidas por expertos, organizadas en nueve áreas especializadas: Negocios en General, Liderazgo, Legal/RR. HH., Finanzas, Ventas/Servicio, Construcción Sustentable, Técnico, Exteriores y Seguridad en el Lugar de Trabajo.

• Un Track Latino dedicado (en Español) reconoce la importante contribución de los profesionales de habla hispana, quienes representan aproximadamente el 30% de la fuerza laboral del roofing.

• Nuevo centro de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, un espacio educativo dedicado en el piso de exhibición diseñado para impulsar a la próxima generación de profesionales del roofing y abordar los desafíos críticos de mano de obra que enfrenta la industria.

• Nuevo para 2027, IRE llevará la experiencia al aire libre. Esta nueva área de activación contará con demostraciones prácticas de productos, experiencias interactivas con marcas, entretenimiento, food trucks y oportunidades para conectar. Será un nuevo destino para descubrir, participar, recargar energías y vivir la industria del roofing en acción.

• Aprendizaje práctico en vivo con centros educativos en el piso de exhibición y demostraciones de situaciones reales en sitios de trabajo, incluyendo roofing de metal, detalles de techos, roofing de una sola capa y técnicas de mejora del hogar, presentadas por destacados expertos de la industria.

• Sesión general: Enfrenta de frente tu mayor desafío: El desarrollo de la fuerza laboral sigue siendo el desafío más importante de la industria del roofing, y la Sesión General de IRE 2027 ofrecerá las estrategias necesarias para abordarlo. Eric Boles, experto en liderazgo y exreceptor de la NFL para los Green Bay Packers y New York Jets, explicará cómo aprovechar al máximo el activo más valioso de una empresa: su gente. Basándose en su experiencia en deportes de alto nivel y en el mundo corporativo, Boles compartirá estrategias prácticas para atraer a la próxima generación de talento, cerrar las brechas generacionales, retener a los empleados de alto desempeño y construir culturas intencionales que impulsen el compromiso y el éxito. Los asistentes saldrán con estrategias claras para transformar el lugar de trabajo en un destino atractivo para el talen

Exhibición y Premios a Productos Innovadores (IPSA)

El Programa de Exhibición y Premios a Productos Innovadores de International Roofing Expo® (IPSA) reconoce los productos y soluciones destacados que están revolucionando el mercado actual. Un distinguido panel de jueces de la industria evalúa las propuestas en las siguientes categorías:

• Software empresarial y productos tecnológicos

• Recubrimientos, caulks y selladores

• Canaletas y desagües para techos

• Productos de roofing (incluyendo roofing de una sola capa, paneles de metal, shingles, roofing sintético y flashing)

• Seguridad y protección contra caídas

• Siding y aislamiento

• Paneles y productos solares

• Herramientas, equipos y maquinaria

• Impermeabilización, flashing, barreras de vapor, underlayments y aislamiento

• Ventanas, puertas, tragaluces y ventanas para techo

Los asistentes podrán descubrir qué innovaciones están estableciendo nuevos estándares en la industria.

Lo que dicen los líderes de la industria

“Este año, IRE ofrecerá aún más oportunidades para descubrir nuevos productos y tecnologías, conocer las nuevas áreas del piso de exhibición y las demostraciones en vivo, y crear conexiones significativas con las personas que están impulsando nuestra industria hacia adelante”, comparte Rich Russo, Show Director de International Roofing Expo. “Hemos trabajado arduamente para crear nuevas experiencias a lo largo del evento y estamos muy emocionados de que los asistentes descubran todo lo que tenemos preparado. Ya sea que hayas asistido a IRE durante años o que nos acompañes por primera vez, habrá más que ver, aprender y experimentar que nunca.”

“IRE me brindó la oportunidad de establecer contactos con socios actuales y desarrollar nuevas relaciones clave que continuarán durante muchos años. También me permitió conocer las tendencias actuales del mercado y descubrir nuevos productos de vanguardia, todo en un mismo lugar.”

— Troy Wormley, W.B.R. Roofing, Inc.

Algunas de las empresas expositoras confirmadas

Empresas líderes a nivel mundial en roofing y exteriores presentarán sus últimas innovaciones en el Expo Hall. Entre las empresas participantes se encuentran GAF, QXO, ABC Supply, Carlisle, SRS Distribution, Sika, CertainTeed LLC, ContractorHUB, EverPro, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Amrize, Owens Corning, Kingspan y Johns Manville, además de cientos de empresas más.

Más allá del piso de exhibición: Conecta, compite y celebra

IRE 2027 va mucho más allá del piso de exhibición, con eventos exclusivos diseñados para crear relaciones duraderas y celebrar la excelencia de la industria:

Día de Servicio Comunitario: Contribuye a la comunidad de Las Vegas junto con otros profesionales, ayudando a renovar viviendas locales y generando un impacto tangible.

Fiesta de Bienvenida: Da inicio a la expo conectando con colegas de la industria en un ambiente relajado y lleno de energía.

Los líderes del roofing del mañana compiten hoy: Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. Sé testigo de cómo la próxima generación demuestra sus conocimientos sobre roofing, domina la planificación de proyectos y sobresale bajo presión en este evento anual.

NRCA Industry Awards and Reception: Celebra la excelencia mientras la industria reconoce a los ganadores destacados de sus premios más prestigiosos.

NRCA Industry Awards and Reception: Celebrate excellence as the industry honors the distinguished winners of its most prestigious awards.

Las inscripciones ya están abiertas

Asegura tu lugar en el evento de roofing y exteriores más grande de Norteamérica. Regístrate hoy en www.theroofingexpo.com.

El patrocinador oficial de International Roofing Expo es la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

Acerca de International Roofing Expo

International Roofing Expo es el evento líder para las industrias de roofing comercial y residencial y de construcción de exteriores. IRE reúne a la comunidad profesional para ayudarla a mantenerse al día con las tendencias y conocimientos de la industria, así como para conocer la mayor selección de productos y servicios. El evento ayuda a los profesionales a mejorar sus negocios a través de capacitación, exhibiciones y networking. International Roofing Expo es propiedad de Informa Markets y es operado por esta empresa. El patrocinador oficial del evento es NRCA y la publicación oficial es Roofing Contractor. Para más información, visita www.theroofingexpo.com.

North America's largest roofing and exteriors event returns in February with 700+ exhibitors signed on, NFL leadership Keynote and industry’s most prestigious awards

The International Roofing Expo (IRE), North America’s largest roofing and exteriors event, returns to Las Vegas, February 16-18, 2027, bringing together thousands of residential and commercial contractors, remodelers, builders, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers actively seeking the latest products, technologies and business solutions that are reshaping the industry.

For three power-packed days, decision-makers from around the world will converge to discover cutting-edge innovations and forge connections that drive business growth. With technological advancements and surging urban construction activity fueling unprecedented market expansion, IRE 2027 is the must-attend event for professionals determined to stay ahead of industry transformation.

What to expect at IRE 2027

This year's expo delivers an unmatched experience with expanded products, education and networking:

• 700+ exhibitors showcasing thousands of industry-leading and new products across every category, shingles, single-ply roofing, coatings, caulks and sealants, gutters and roof drains, bitumen/asphalt, solar, windows, siding and more.
• 60+ expert-led sessions organized into nine specialized tracks: General Business, Leadership, Legal/HR, Money Matters, Sales/Service, Sustainable Building, Technical, Exteriors and Workplace Safety.
• A dedicated Latino Track (en Español) recognizes the vital contribution of Spanish-speaking professionals who comprise approximately 30% of the roofing workforce.
• New workforce development hub, a dedicated education hub on the show floor designed to cultivate the next generation of roofing professionals and address critical industry workforce challenges.
• New for 2027, IRE is taking the experience outdoors. This brand-new activation area will come alive with hands-on product demos, interactive brand experiences, entertainment, food trucks and opportunities to connect. It will be a new destination to discover, engage, recharge and experience the roofing industry in action.
• Live, hands-on learning with show floor education centers, real-world job site demonstrations featuring metal roofing, roof details, single-ply roofing and home improvement techniques presented by top industry experts.
• General session: Tackle Your Biggest Challenge Head-On: Workforce Development remains the roofing industry's most critical challenge, and IRE 2027's General Session will deliver the playbook to solve it. Eric Boles, leadership authority and former NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, reveals how to maximize your most valuable asset: your people. Drawing from elite sports and corporate experience, Boles shares actionable strategies to attract next-gen talent, bridge generational gaps, retain peak performers and build intentional cultures that drive commitment and success. Attendees will leave with a definitive playbook to transform the workplace into a destination for elite talent.
• Qualifying competition for the world championship for young roofers: A prestigious international competition with a 60-year history is coming to IRE. The Team USA Qualifying Competition will take place on the show floor at the International Roofing Expo. Two-person teams will compete in one of the selected disciplines. Winners of the competition at IRE will represent Team USA at the International Federation of the Roofing Trade’s World Championship for Young Roofers in Budapest, Hungary, in November 2027.

Innovative Product Showcase and Awards (IPSA)

The International Roofing Expo® Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program (IPSA) recognizes the standout products and solutions revolutionizing today's marketplace. A distinguished panel of industry judges evaluates entries across these categories:

• Business Software and Technology Products
• Coatings, Caulks and Sealants
• Gutters and Roof Drains
• Roofing Products (Including Single Ply, Metal Panels, Shingles, Synthetic Roofing & Flashing)
• Safety and Fall Protection
• Siding and Insulation
• Solar Panels and Products
• Tools, Equipment and Machinery
• Waterproofing, Flashing, Vapor Barriers, Underlayments and Insulation
• Windows, Doors, Skylight and Roof Windows

Attendees can discover which innovations are setting new industry standards.

What Industry Leaders Are Saying

"This year's IRE will bring even more opportunities to discover new products and technologies, experience expanded show-floor features and live demonstrations and make meaningful connections with the people driving our industry forward,” shares Rich Russo, Show Director, International Roofing Expo. “We have been working hard to create new experiences throughout the event, and we cannot wait for attendees to see what is in store. Whether you have been coming to IRE for years or you are joining us for the first time, there will be more to see, learn and experience than ever before."

"IRE provided me with the opportunity to network with existing partners and develop new key relationships for years to come. It gave me the ability to learn current market trends and witness new cutting-edge products all in one place."

— Troy Wormley, W.B.R. Roofing, Inc.

Some of the exhibiting companies signed on

World-leading companies in roofing and exteriors will present the latest innovations in the Expo Hall. Companies include GAF, QXO, ABC Supply, Carlisle, SRS Distribution, Sika, CertainTeed LLC, ContractorHUB, EverPro, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Amrize, Owens Corning, Kingspan and Johns Manville and hundreds more.

Beyond the show floor: Connect, compete, celebrate

IRE 2027 extends far beyond the exhibition hall with exclusive events designed to build lasting relationships and celebrate industry excellence:

Community service Day: Give back to the Las Vegas community alongside fellow professionals by revitalizing local homes and making a tangible difference.

Welcome Party: Kick off the expo connecting with industry peers in a relaxed, energizing atmosphere.

Tomorrow's roofing leaders compete today: The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. Watch the next generation demonstrate their roofing knowledge, master project planning and excelling under pressure at this annual signature event.

NRCA Industry Awards and Reception: Celebrate excellence as the industry honors the distinguished winners of its most prestigious awards.

Registration now open

Secure your spot at North America's largest roofing and exteriors event. Register today at www.theroofingexpo.com.

The Official Show Sponsor of the International Roofing Expo is the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

About International Roofing Expo

The International Roofing Expo is the premier event for both the commercial and residential roofing and exterior construction industries. The IRE brings the professional community together to help them stay current on trending knowledge and to see the largest selection of products and services. The event helps professionals improve their business through education, exhibitions and networking. The International Roofing Expo is owned and operated by Informa Markets. The official show sponsor is NRCA and the official show publication is Roofing Contractor. For more information, please visit www.theroofingexpo.com.

By Emma Peterson.

Get ready for the largest roofing contractor conference in Texas!

The 2026 annual Texas Roofing Conference is coming up at the end of October (10/21/26-10/23/26 to be precise). This conference is organized by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and provides attendees with the opportunity to attend cutting-edge educational sessions, explore a two-day expo featuring the latest roofing products and network at a variety of fun events!

Experience incredible education

This year’s show boasts a variety of industry-leading speakers for its education program. Whether you’re a commercial contractor or residential roofer, attending these courses is a sure-fire way to find new ideas to build your business!

Here’s a few sessions The Coffee Shops® has bookmarked:

• The 5 Revenue Drivers Behind High-Performing Roofing Service Division: This session will be taught by Chad Westbrook of Service Alignment on Thursday, October 22. In the session, Chad will explain how contractors can “turn service work into dependable, profitable revenue.”
• OSHA Defense Mastery: also on October 22, this session will be taught by the incredible Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. During the 50-minute session, Trent will cover a practical roadmap for handling OSHA inspections. This is the perfect sessions for those wanting “a better understanding of how to reduce exposure before an incident occurs and how to respond if OSHA knocks.”
• NRCA update on roofing industry technical issues: in this session, the National Roofing Contractors Association’s Mark Graham will give attendees an update on building code changes, FM guideline revisions and other technical details that “change how roofing contractors design, bid and install roof systems.”
• Leadership, Performance, Teamwork, Resilience and Accountability: This session is actually the keynote of the 2026 show! It is taught by Clint Bruce, who is a former NFL linebacker, a Navy SEAL veteran and business founder. His presentation will draw on his experiences and focus on the role of leadership, performance, teamwork, resilience and accountability in success.

See the full schedule of sessions!

Explore innovations on the expo floor

The expo floor (which will be open 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on 10/22 and 10 a.m - 2 p.m. on 10/23) will host more than 150 manufacturers, suppliers, software and service providers such as ABC Supply, QXO, Polyglass, Tamko, Malarkey Roofing Products, Owens Corning, MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams, SRS Distribution, GAF, READYSLATE, JobNimbus, Eagleview and Johns Manville! Each exhibitor booth will showcase the newest, more innovative products and services in the roofing material and technology market.

There are also some fun prize opportunities! On October 22, door prize drawings will kick off at 2 p.m. (you must be present to win). As for October 23, there will be a $5,000 RCAT Raffle Winner drawing at 1:30 p.m.!

Attend events and make connections

And if the education opportunities and expo weren’t enough to keep you busy, RCAT has also planned a few special events during the 2025 Texas Roofing Conference:

• RCAT Annual Golf Tournament: hosted at the Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, Texas 76051), this is your opportunity for some friendly competition! Players must register an advance.
• Welcome Reception: kick off the show by attending the welcome reception at the Gaylord Texan Mission Plaza. This event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is open to all fully registered conference attendees and exhibitors.
• Awards Luncheon: take a break from attending education sessions and exploring the expo floor with RCAT’s Annual Business Meeting & Awards Luncheon!

These are not just a great opportunity have some fun, but also to network with their peers and make connections with industry leaders that will last beyond the show!

The 2026 show will be hosted at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Make sure you have your tickets!

An experience that brought training, credentials and the passion for soccer to more than 240 Hispanic contractors across four U.S. cities.

Hispanic contractors know that building a legacy takes preparation, knowledge and a strong network behind you. That’s why CertainTeed and SRS joined forces to create Champions of Construction “Campeones de la Construcción”, a program designed to recognize, train, and bring Hispanic contractors together through two of their greatest passions: building and soccer.

The initiative combined professional training and credentialing with the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer tournament. Contractors were invited to spend the day gaining new skills and credentials, followed by a spectacular live watch party, where the venue was transformed into a soccer stadium. There, they could come together with fellow contractors to watch the games, enjoy stadium-like food and drinks, grab branded swag, network and take part in special activities.

To amplify the program and connect with the contractor community, the initiative featured Jason Jiménez, a well-known construction influencer, who invited contractors across different cities to take part in Campeones de la Construcción.

Leveraging the full tournament schedule, from opening day through the final match, Campeones de la Construcción traveled to four cities over five weeks: Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and Wayne, New Jersey, bringing the experience directly to our Latino contractor communities.

The results speak for themselves:

• More than 240 contractors participated in the experience.
• More than 180 credentials were earned.
• 4 cities took part in the program.
• 5 weeks of training, connection and celebration.

The experience created new opportunities for contractors while celebrating their talent and dedication.

“Events like these give Latino contractors the opportunity to earn credentials that strengthen their expertise and build greater trust with homeowners, while enjoying a great soccer match and connecting with others in the industry,” said Ana María Pulido, senior manager at CertainTeed.

For SRS, whose purpose is to redefine industry standards and become the preferred distribution partner for professional roofers, landscapers and pool contractors, supporting contractor growth means providing the tools, knowledge and solutions they need to move their businesses forward.

CertainTeed, meanwhile, is driven by a vision to transform the world into a better, more sustainable home through an ever-evolving range of innovative, resilient building solutions.

Campeones de la Construcción brought these missions to life through an experience where contractors could learn, connect and celebrate, all in one place. And this first tour was only the beginning. CertainTeed and SRS are committed to creating more opportunities for years to come!

To learn more about CertainTeed's Credentialed Contractor program, visit https://www.certainteed.com/for-professionals

About CertainTeed

With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed makes it easier than ever to create highperformance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home. 

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and wellbeing for its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.5 billion in sales in 2025

More than 162,000 employees, locations in 80 countries

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Por Jessica Bravo.  

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana a través de la educación y la comunidad.  

En un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Stephany Hernandez, de SRS Para Latinos, sobre el poder de la colaboración, la representación y el crecimiento de la comunidad latina en la industria del roofing. En el marco del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la conversación sirve como un recordatorio de cómo las organizaciones pueden unirse para crear más oportunidades para los profesionales hispanohablantes y fortalecer una industria impulsada por el trabajo y el liderazgo latino. 

Durante muchos años, el acceso a recursos, capacitación e información en español fue limitado. Fue precisamente esa necesidad la que impulsó iniciativas como SRS Para Latinos y RoofersCoffeeShop En Español, dos plataformas comprometidas con brindar educación, herramientas y oportunidades a los contratistas hispanohablantes. 

Como menciona Stephany, “Necesitamos usar todas las herramientas que tengamos a la mano para ofrecer lo mejor que podamos... la mejor educación, la mejor información a nuestros contratistas y RoofersCoffeeShop es esa plataforma que nosotros estamos utilizando al máximo para llegar al cliente”. 

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana también es una oportunidad para celebrar el liderazgo y la perseverancia que caracterizan a la comunidad latina. Muchos contratistas han construido empresas exitosas gracias al esfuerzo, la dedicación y el deseo de crear un mejor futuro para sus familias y empleados. 

Stephany también destacó que “el trabajo continúa porque todavía existen oportunidades para seguir creciendo, educando y conectando a más profesionales hispanohablantes con los recursos que necesitan para alcanzar el éxito”. 

Gracias a colaboraciones como esta, cada vez más contratistas tienen acceso a información relevante, oportunidades de networking y plataformas donde pueden compartir sus historias e inspirar a la próxima generación de líderes latinos en la industria del roofing. 

Aunque el Mes de la Herencia Hispana ofrece un momento especial para reconocer las contribuciones de la comunidad latina, el compromiso de apoyar a los contratistas hispanohablantes no se limita a una sola temporada. 

Escucha el episodio completo para conocer más sobre cómo esta alianza continúa celebrando, apoyando y elevando a la comunidad latina dentro de la industria del roofing.

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. 

Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment fields. He stopped by The Coffee Shops® for a recent episode of Contractor Outlook™, sponsored by SRS Distribution, to talk about the ways the industry has evolved and grown.  

The main thing that Paul has noticed recently is the restructuring of the supply side of the industry. He shared, “Think about Home Depot with SRS, GMS, QXO, Lowe's. There’s been a lot of major acquisitions in the supply sector.” And with a restructuring of this scale, the impact and effects will not only be felt by suppliers and distributors, but it will also be felt by contractors and manufacturers. Paul explained, “With distributors and suppliers consolidating at this scale, it has potentially significant downstream effects. And I think for contractors and firms, there's going to be a gap between those who are adjusting and those that are not.” 

What has created this consolidation dynamic in the industry? Paul points to technological advancements, adding, “The proliferation of AI and other technologies like eCommerce have really changed all industries, including ours. And I think that these suppliers have been able to implement these tools in a way that fosters growth and scaling that creates the consolidation we’re seeing.” 

In other words, technology’s continual development has enabled the restructuring of our supply chains, which subsequently changes how everyone in the building products sector conducts business. The best advice Paul has? Adapt with the change. He shared, “I think that competitiveness is going to be a really big pain point for those that aren’t adopting and changing.” 

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By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how Woodchuck AI is helping contractors turn construction waste, like lumber products, into savings and renewable energy. 

In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™ sponsored by SRS Distribution Inc., Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Todd Thomas about how his company, Woodchuck AI, is helping contractors manage job site waste more efficiently. This is now the third year that Woodchuck has been operating. Their story starts back in Michigan with North Star Clean Energy, the state public utility renewable energy branch. Todd recalled, “North Star Clean Energy does solar farms, wind farms and bioenergy (burning biomass to generate electricity) facilities in the state of Michigan. And their goal is to get the state off petroleum products, which requires finding a large source of energy.” 

Looking at this issue, Todd and his team turned their gaze to what’s going to waste in our landfills and if there was a solution there. What they found was that in a single year, “the United States sent forty-two million tons of wood waste from construction sites to the landfill.” Not only is this a waste of a biomaterial that could be used to fuel our energy needs, it’s also expensive. Todd explained, “When we send things to landfills, we’re usually paying two dollars to bury one dollar's worth of material. That adds up. Across the entire United States we spent two billion dollars to bury one billion dollars worth of materials in landfills just last year.”  

And from there Woodchuck AI was born. Todd described how they fit into this story, sharing, “Woodchuck works with construction and manufacturing companies to divert their waste from landfills and instead convert it into biomass that can be used to generate renewable energy.” 

What does this look like on the job site? It looks like unique containers for each material, one for wood, one for plastic, one for cardboard and one for metal. From there, as a construction crew works in the field, they simply take a few extra moments to sort their debris as they go. Helping them is an AI-powered camera in each container, which alerts them when material is mixed up and put in the wrong place.  

Once the containers are filled, the Woodchuck team is able to take them to places, like North Star Clean Energy, that can use the materials to create more energy. The best part? Taking the time to sort doesn’t just help contractors feel better about their environmental impact, it also helps their bottom line. Todd explained:  

When you have all your debris and materials mixed together, it costs you money to have someone haul it away. But by sorting it and having us take it, you avoid those costs entirely... In general, our clients save 30%-40% by working with us! 

With this type of monetary savings, combined with the knowledge that you are helping build a more renewable, sustainable future, working with Woodchuck becomes a no brainer. 

Listen to the whole episode or Watch the recording to learn more!