The Durable Slate Company
Durable Slate earns double finalist honors at prestigious IFD Awards
By Jesse Sanchez. U.S. company stands out among global elite with two heritage projects up for international recognition. The Durable Slate Company, a leader in historic roofing restoration, has secured finalist status in two distinct categories for the 2025 International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD) Awards, an achievement that ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers bring knowledge, experience and vision to contractors nationwide, shaping the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop®(MCS). MCS Influencers share their expertise each month on ...
Branding a business
MCS Influencer John Chan says branding is creating a distinct identity for your company that sets you apart from everybody else. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer John Chan. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: ...
Boost your company with branding
MCS Influencer John Chan says branding is creating a distinct identity for yourself. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with MCS Influencer John Chan. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Hello, I'm Alex Tolle with MetalCoffeeShop.com and I'm back with another ...
Roofing goes global
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind-the-scenes look at preparing the first U.S. team to compete at IFD’s Championship of Young Roofers. At the end of 2024, The Coffee Shops™ crew got an incredible opportunity — cover the first U.S. team’s participation in the prestigious International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) competition ...
NRCA announces 2025-26 officers and directors
Officers and directors announced at the NRCA's 138th Annual Convention will assume their roles June 1, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 138th Annual Convention February 19 - 21 in San Antonio. Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Illinois, was elected chairman ...
NRCA announces 2025 Gold Circle Awards winners
The Durable Slate Company, Reinaissance Roofing and Klein Contracting Company recognized for outstanding workmanship in steep and low-slope roofing. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 30th annual Gold Circle Awards February 20 at the NRCA Industry Awards Ceremony in San Antonio during the 2025 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards ...
Gary Howes appointed to the International Federation of the Roofing Trade board of directors
Gary brings decades of leadership experience from serving on NRCA's board of directors and as the Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America's chairman of the board. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Gary Howes, chief operating officer and principal of The Durable Slate Co., Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
Top January stories: Roofing contractors, roofing materials and popular roof styles
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the most read stories on AskARoofer™ last month. Two roofing contractors, Ryan Lephart of Great Roofing and Restoration and Jason Chase of JnJ Restoration are recent winners of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Award. Read about the DaVinci Multi-Width Slate product that Ryan ...
