Issues
Issues
Issue # | March 5, 2025 | Ethan Young
Artificial intelligence is an ever-present topic, encroaching on our digital lives with new technology and smarter implementation from the biggest and brightest companies. Many of us use AI daily to generate ideas, write emails, or simply ask questions. For some, having a digital tool that can learn proves invaluable. As AI becomes a bigger part… ( read more )
Issue #260 | February 20, 2025 | Todd Miller
I was recently asked an interesting question by a contractor who was thinking about entering the residential metal roofing industry. They asked me, “How should I vet potential new suppliers or manufacturers?” My response was, “Ask them ‘What are you going to do to make sure that my first three jobs are successful for my… ( read more )
Issue #259 | February 12, 2025 | Ethan Young
In this month’s issue of Metal Roofing Magazine, Isaiah Industries’ President Todd Miller shared some valuable insights on finding success as a metal roofing contractor. I want to highlight several of these that should be helpful as we get closer to the busy season. If you’d like to read the entire article, click here. First, Todd… ( read more )
Issue #258 | January 23, 2025 | Todd Miller
One of my favorite teachers in high school was Mr. Ross, who taught history and social studies. I had him for Military History. One reason students liked him so much was that he always had extra credit questions on his tests. If you got a perfect score, including the extra credit, you’d get a 105… ( read more )
Issue #257 | January 15, 2025 | Ethan Young
When a prospect googles “roofing near me,” their first point of contact is likely your Google My Business listing. We’re all likely familiar with this system, even if we didn’t know the name. Most businesses today use a Google My Business listing to display contact information, hours, and services. Any company serving their local community… ( read more )
Issue #256 | December 31, 2024 | Ethan Young
This year, the Executive Report covered a wide range of topics, with more than 20 issues. Our goal for 2024 was to inform, educate, and help our readers be more effective in running their metal roofing businesses. As always, we strive to discuss new strategies, relevant updates, and experiences from years of metal roofing manufacturing,… ( read more )
Issue #255 | November 21, 2024 | Todd Miller
As we head into the last few months of the year with an eye towards 2025, I want to call your attention to the US Remodeler Index (USRI) from Q3 2024. Conducted by Qualified Remodeler and John Burns Research and Consulting, this report is an excellent barometer of the industry’s outlook. Of course, our businesses… ( read more )
Issue #254 | October 22, 2024 | Todd Miller
I recently sat down and wrote a white paper detailing my observations of the North American residential metal roofing market over the past 35 years. (Drop me a note if you’d like a copy of it!) We’ve seen significant growth in the market during this period, and I believe we haven’t reached the ceiling yet. Much… ( read more )
Issue #253 | October 8, 2024 | Jeffrey Friend
We’ve spoken before about the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) in one of our articles, and I still believe it’s a fantastic organization worth checking out. I wanted to inform you that they’ve recently introduced a new website with an updated look. I encourage you to check it out for yourself. Since its founding in the late 1990s, the MRA… ( read more )
Issue #252 | September 25, 2024 | Todd Miller
We’ve heard from many metal roofing contractors recently about bidding and roofing historic buildings. In many cases, these projects are even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While on the register, those who own or manage the property can still modify and restore it themselves. (Keep in mind that other authorities may have… ( read more )
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