The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.

Contractors contended with the threat of hurricane-season weather to create new roof for this Louisiana clinic.

A proactive approach, attention to detail, and constant learning add up to a super-smooth silicone roofing job on the Connecticut coast.

McElroy Metal, a 60-year-old components manufacturer based near Shreveport, La., with 14 facilities nationwide, recently announced a transition from being a family-owned concern by offering an employee stock ownership plan.

A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners bets big on roofing as it acquires Allstar Services of Minneapolis, Minn., and plans to scale the residential roofing concern into a national player. 

Luke McCormack, CEO of McCormack Partners, provides tips and strategies on attracting and retaining workers in today's economy.

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.

The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?

RC participated in a recent USA TODAY project on metal roofing and its growing impact on the marketplace. Check out if we're on the right track, and get an exclusive look at the responses they didn't use.

Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal experts will collaborate at the International Roofing Expo to present "Retrofit with Metal Systems" on Feb. 6 and 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

WeatherLok Metal Roofing wins 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award at the International Roofing Expo, lauded for “durability, ease of installation, and innovation.”

Whether you consider yourself a commercial or residential roofing contractor, or one who works on structures of all types, you should be offering metal roofing as an option to many of your prospective customers

METALCON International returned to the Chicago area this year with a new look and a new educational format that offered longer, more in-depth 3-hour sessions. 

The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore. 

Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems introduced Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL, a two-coat silicone-modified polyester coating in 21 colors, offering enhanced durability, weather resistance, and color retention for various metal panels. 

Beacon announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators and Integrity Metals, expanding its metal roofing offerings in Florida and enhancing service for contractors along the state's Atlantic coast.  

METALCON 2024 in Atlanta, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2024, features networking events, including Women in Metal Construction's "Metal and Mimosas"; speed networking at The Exchange; insightful roundtables; and an International Matchmaking Forum with daily activities.
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METALCON announced the two keynote speakers for its 2024 annual conference and trade show in Atlanta from Oct 30 to Nov 1: former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann and economist Dr. Anirban Basu.

In this month's Product Focus, check one some of the latest metal and metal edge products available from the biggest brands.

S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof attachment solutions manufacturer, will host accredited educational sessions at METALCON in Atlanta, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, covering metal roofing basics, solar racking systems, and sales strategies.

METALCON introduces "The Design District" in Atlanta from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, offering design professionals the chance to explore metal applications, earn credits, and network with industry leaders.

Beacon completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply, a family-owned firm specializing in customized architectural sheet metal and intricate metalworks to enhance its commercial and residential offerings.

METALCON offers a wide selection of small-group forms during its 2024 show, held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Atlanta.

The momentum behind metal roofing continues to impact roofing contractors beyond traditional areas of demand.

Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.

Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

Going strong since 1991, METALCON is continuing the tradition of keeping contractors, distributors and more in the know about all things metal construction and design.

Western Specialty Contractors of St. Louis recently announced its Peoria, Ill. branch completed a 500,000-square-foot roof expansion for EV manufacturer Rivian.

SRS welcomes several special guests and a trio of country music bands, including the legendary duo Big & Rich, on stage at the Sugar Mill during the 2022 IRE.

Billed as "Metal Roofing 101," the courses include technical information presented in a common-sense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear.

Golden Nugget is handling customer calls with PolyAI virtual assistants.

HitPaw's latest Edimakor release offers additional customization and personalization.

Open Dental has integrated Bola's AI voice solution into its practice management solution.

La víctima, un británico de 71 años que sufría una hemiplejia, llegó con hipotermia por el tiempo que estuvo en contacto con el agua Leer

Desde 2018, el programa Talentia impulsa el empleo joven a través de la FP Dual. El 70% de los alumnos que superan la formación encuentran un empleo acorde a ella. Leer

Se recomienda fotografiar el nivel del agua alcanzado en el vehículo, mantenerlo en el estado en que ha quedado hasta la visita del perito y esperar a que el taller revise el estado del motor, para evitar así daños mayores Leer

      Será, posiblemente, nostalgia del todo lo que el viento de la tecnología y la economía se llevó, y - en especial - de ese paraíso perdido que para mí, y para muchos otros, es la infancia, pero siempre, desde que cobré conciencia del instinto de paternidad, he soñado con tener un hijo, al menos uno, que creciese al margen del Sistema sin convertirse en su rehén,  que no figurase en el Registro Civil para de ese modo no tener el día de mañana ni el más mínimo documento de identidad, que no se viera obligado a ir todos los días al colegio, que aprendiera el sentido y los secretos de la vida en el dédalo de las calles de una pequeña, pequeñísima ciudad del tercer mundo, y en los campos...

Se trata de uno de los múltiples pleitos seguidos a instancia de las entidades de gestión de derechos de autor, reclamando el importe del canon de copia privada a pequeños establecimientos de informática.  La empresa Padawan S.L., que opera en el mercado con el nombre comercial de Traxtore, fue condenada en el año 2007 a indemnizar con 16759,25 euros, además de intereses y costas, a la Sociedad General de Autores y Editores, por las cantidades devengadas en concepto de canon digital.

El equipo de Imanol cae en el minuto 89 víctima de un gol de rebote y se complica su futuro (2-1). Leer

'France Football' y 'L'Equipe' ofrecen en detalle las votaciones de los 99 miembros del jurado. Leer

Los guardas que defienden los espacios naturales se encuentran muchas veces con la incomprensión incluso de los propios gestores de  los espacios naturales. En un caso recientemenete sentenciado por el Audiencia Provincial de Navarra en las Bardenas Reales, hasta han sido golpeados.

Favorito en las ATP Finals, ovacionado en Turín, en su ascenso el número uno del mundo ha tenido que esquivar polémicas por su origen, su lugar de residencia o su positivo en un control antidopaje. Leer

La delegada del Gobierno Marisol Garmendia (PSOE) subraya que "estamos abriendo un camino de normalidad democrática" en Euskadi. En el acto celebrado en la plaza España de Vitoria se ha recordado a los 161 guardias asesinados por ETA. Leer

José Antonio Jainaga con el fondo Mirai, dispuesto a ser el socio industrial que necesita el Gobierno de Sánchez. El fabricante de trenes cuenta con pedidos por valor de 4.000 millones de euros pero el fondo norteamericano Trilantic quiere vender su 30% Leer

El Ejecutivo vasco no concreta cuál será su aportación económica para entrar en el accionariado de la empresa ferroviaria pero dispone de 300 millones para compras estratégicas. Celebra que "un empresario vasco de acreditada trayectoria" se convierta en el socio industrial de Talgo. Leer

La reunión con el presidente de Sidenor se produce dos semanas después de que abrirse las negociaciones formales para adquirir la empresa ferroviaria. El liderazgo de Jainaga, clave en la decisión del Gobierno vasco de ser acciones de Talgo Leer