Expert Conversations
Strong connections start with the right fastener
By The Coffee Shops®. Proper fasteners improve the durability, reliability and installation efficiency of outdoor structures. The connections holding an outdoor structure together may not be highly visible, but their performance is critical. In an episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman spoke with Mark Petri of Petri Building ...
Relationships drive the value of Deck Expo
By The Coffee Shops®. Industry connections, matchmaking and shared priorities are shaping experiences at this year's event. On a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sat down with Megan McKenna, show manager for the International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, to discuss what attendees can expect when ...
From soil to sprinklers and everything in between
By Emma Peterson. 4 common irrigation challenges and the tools that help outdoor contractors overcome them. On the surface, irrigation is simple – get the water to the plants. But in reality, there are quite a few different factors to account for when setting up an irrigation system! Things like ...
Surface preparation is the foundation of concrete coating success
By The Coffee Shops®. Outdoor concrete coatings can only perform as well as the surface beneath them. For contractors working on outdoor concrete projects, product selection often gets considerable attention. But according to Chris Loaiza of Sherwin-Williams, long-term success begins before the coating is ever applied. Speaking with Karol Weyman on an episode ...
What FMI’s latest outlook report says about the industry
By Emma Peterson. Paul Trombitas breaks down three major trends that construction professionals should pay attention to. With changing regulations and constantly evolving economic situations, it can feel impossible to make predictions or plans about the future of the industry. But just because it feels impossible doesn’t mean it ...
The contractor-first story behind K9 Fasteners
By The Coffee Shops®. Business around solving real contractor challenges. In an episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman and Barry Campbell, president of K9 Fasteners, shared the origin story behind a company that was built around a simple question: How can contractors get better value without sacrificing quality? According to Barry, ...
The restructuring of the industry
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 ...
Pricing stability builds trust for pool professionals
By Jesse Sanchez. Predictable pricing, contractor education and smarter equipment use can help pool professionals strengthen customer relationships and communicate long-term value. For pool contractors navigating an uncertain market, predictable pricing can be more than a budgeting advantage; it can help build trust with homeowners. In this episode of From the Ground ...
Stronger connections start with the right fastener
By Jesse Sanchez. Reliable structural fasteners support safer, longer-lasting outdoor construction. Outdoor structures in Colorado’s foothills must withstand moisture, temperature swings and demanding installation conditions. In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Mark Petri of Petri Building and Design explains how K9 Fasteners supports dependable connections in decks, covered porches, ...
Make the call before the weather does
By The Coffee Shops®. A deeper look at the weather intelligence helping turf professionals make smarter decisions. In agronomy and turf management, weather information is only valuable if it helps professionals make better decisions. While traditional forecasts can provide broad conditions for a region, turf managers need more specific data ...
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