Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Resilience starts at the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. For data centers, resilient roof systems help protect uptime, reduce risk and support long-term return on investment. For data centers, downtime is more than an inconvenience. It is a financial exposure measured in thousands of dollars per minute, with outages capable of reaching six- and seven-figure losses. ...
Build value before the next chapter
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how restoration contractors can strengthen enterprise value ahead of a future transition. For restoration contractors, exit planning is often framed as a future decision tied to timing, market conditions or personal goals. In practice, however, the strength of that exit is determined long before any transaction ...
Building workforce solutions for 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Retirements, workforce perceptions and immigration policy could shape labor availability for construction contractors in 2026. As Minnesota’s construction industry looks ahead to the remaining months of 2026 with growing concern about the availability of skilled labor, the Contractors Association of Minnesota (CAM) is helping contractors prepare for ...
Building consistency across roofing crews
By Jesse Sanchez. Standardized processes, real-time collaboration and clearer decision-making can help roofing companies deliver more consistent results across every jobsite. Roofing companies manage a wide range of variables, from changing weather and project specifications to crew dynamics and jobsite demands. ContractorHUB helps businesses address these operational challenges by supporting ...
Five business challenges a part-time CFO can help solve
By Jesse Sanchez. Organized financials, stronger cash flow and a clear business roadmap can help owners make more confident decisions. Running a growing business requires owners to balance daily operations, long-term planning and financial performance. As those responsibilities expand, Fox & Partners can provide part-time chief financial officer (CFO) support ...
Celebrating 12 consecutive Metal of Honor Awards
By Jesse Sanchez. The employee-owned manufacturer was recognized by Metal Roofing Magazine for its service to the metal roofing industry. MFM Building Products Corp. has received a 2026 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine, marking its 12th consecutive year earning the recognition. The award honors leading suppliers in ...
A closer look at ES-1 edge metal
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding ES-1 compliance can help contractors protect commercial roof perimeters from wind, water, and installation issues. Edge metal plays a visible role in the finished look of a commercial roof, but as FlashCo explains, the most important work happens at the perimeter. The perimeter is where commercial ...
What does roofing software really cost? The answer is not just on the invoice
By Jesse Sanchez. The cheapest roofing software can become expensive fast if it creates duplicate work, slows teams down or leaves contractors paying for tools that do not talk to each other. Roofing software pricing can look simple at first. A monthly fee. A few user seats. Maybe a setup ...
One voice can start a movement
By Jesse Sanchez. Joel Stanley shares how Anchor Products is helping manufacturers support mental health awareness across the roofing industry. Mental health can be difficult to talk about in construction, but for Joel Stanley, the need to speak up became impossible to ignore. Joel, the founder of Anchor Products, joined ...
A mid-year insurance checkup can help close coverage gaps
By Jesse Sanchez. Reviewing insurance coverage halfway through the year can help individuals, families and businesses account for recent changes and emerging risks. Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc. notes that the middle of the year offers a natural opportunity to pause and evaluate whether insurance coverage still reflects current needs. ...
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