Building With Metal
by Jessica Hall
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About this podcast
Welcome to The Building with Metal Podcast, presented by McElroy Metal. Whether you're a contractor, architect, designer, or building owner, we're here to help you build better with metal. This is your source for insights and tips on metal roofing, metal walls, and metal building construction.
Episodes
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- Episode - 72 - The Future of Post-Frame Construction | Megan Pope, Executive Director of NFBA · 23 minIn Episode 72 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I sit down with Megan Pope, Executive Director of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA), to explore the evolving…
- Episode 71 - Cold-Formed Steel Buildings: Cost, Benefits & How They Compare to Red Iron with Jason Sellers · 25 minCold-formed steel can offer significant advantages over traditional red-iron construction—but where does it make the most sense? Jason Sellers joins Building With Metal to break…
- Episode 70 - What Makes a Metal Roof Last? Lessons From South Texas Metal Roofing with Edward Montemayor · 22 minWhat makes a metal roof last—and what installation mistakes can shorten its life? Edward Montemayor of South Texas Metal Roofing joins Building With Metal to share lessons from…
- When Buildings Shake and Burn: Inside Fire & Earthquake Testing · 28 minHow do engineers know a building system will perform when it matters most? In this episode of Building with Metal, host Kathi Miller welcomes back Bob Zabcik of Z-Tech…
- Episode 68 - AI on the Jobsite: How Smart Contractors Are Building the Future with Christian Rosas of Nexus Builders · 26 minArtificial intelligence is changing construction faster than most people realize—but it's not about replacing skilled workers. It's about giving contractors better tools to work…
- Episode 67 - Beyond Gray: Sherwin-Williams on the Future of Exterior Color · 21 minIn Episode 67 of The Building with Metal Podcast, presented by McElroy Metal, I dive into the evolving world of exterior colors with Bryn Wildenhauer from Sherwin-Williams. We…
- Episode 66 - Are Women in Construction a Fad or the Future? With Rita Brown, NAWIC · 38 minThe construction industry is evolving, and organizations like the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) are helping shape its future. In this episode of Building…
- Episode 65 - Modular Construction: Building Faster Without Compromising Quality with Debbie Erives · 33 minConstruction projects are under more pressure than ever. Skilled labor shortages, unpredictable weather, rising costs, and compressed schedules are forcing owners and contractors…
- Episode 64 - AI Marketing: How to Become the Company AI Recommends with Todd Hockenberry · 27 minArtificial intelligence is changing the way customers search for information, evaluate products, and make purchasing decisions. But what does that mean for your marketing…
- Episode 63 - What Separates a Good Metal Roof Installation from a Great One? With Lane Osbon · 28 minA metal roof can be designed correctly, manufactured correctly, and delivered correctly—but if it's not installed correctly, none of that matters. In this episode of Building…
- Episode 62 - Can Your Rooftop Pay You Back? The Power of Metal + Solar with Spear Commercial · 31 minIn this episode of The Building With Metal Podcast, I speak with Mark Rangel from Spear Commercial about the critical considerations for integrating solar systems on commercial…
- Episode 61: How Do Metal Roofs Control Moisture and Sound? With Stephen Knight, McElroy Metal · 30 minIn Episode 61 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I sit down with Stephen Knight, our engineering manager at McElroy Metal, to explore a common concern: How do metal roofs manage…
- Episode 60: Can Post-Frame Work for Commercial Buildings? · 34 minPost-frame construction is no longer just for agricultural buildings. Across the country, contractors and developers are starting to use post-frame systems for commercial…
- Episode 59: Part 2 - Barndominiums: Common Mistakes, Real Costs, and How to Build Them Right - FBi Buildings · 28 minIn Episode 59 of The Building with Metal Podcast – Presented by McElroy Metal, we continue our deep dive into the world of barndominiums with Blair Neihauser from FBI Buildings…
- Episode 58: Part 1 - Barndominiums: Common Mistakes, Real Costs, and How to Build Them Right - FBi Buildings · 22 minBarndominiums are one of the hottest trends in construction right now — but they come with a lot of misconceptions. In this episode, Kathy Miller sits down with Blair Neihouser…
- Episode 57: Why Metal Is the Future of Sustainable Construction with Jeff Henry · 33 minIn Episode 57 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Henry, Executive Director of the Metal Construction Association. Together, we explore…
- Episode 56: Cool Roofs, Warm Results: How Metal Roofing Saves Energy · 35 minIn this episode of Building with Metal, McElroy Metal unpacks the science behind cool metal roofing and its real-world energy savings. Learn how reflectivity, emissivity, and…
- From Physical Samples to 3D Textures: How Digital Visualization Is Changing Metal Roofing · 21 minIn this episode of The Building with Metal Podcast, I, Jessica Hall, delve into the transformative role of digital visualization in the metal roofing industry with Philippe…
- Episode 54: What do Great Salespeople Do Differently? Insights from Blunier Builders · 37 minIn Episode 54 of The Building with Metal Podcast, presented by McElroy Metal, I sit down with Drew Baumann, Sales Manager at Blunier Builders, to uncover what sets great…
- Episode 53: How Can You Increase Load Capacity on Existing Buildings? How Can You Increase Load Capacity on Existing Buildings? With Charlie · 38 minIn Episode 53 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Smith from McElroy Metal to explore the crucial topic of increasing load capacity in existing buildings…
