ClarkDietrich Determined to Meet High Company Standards
An Interview with Brittany Coffee In 2020, companies were forced to reset in ways that allowed them to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, as the world opened up…
An interview with Andy Musso on PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™ Insulation
In August 2021, Owens Corning launched PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™ insulation, an advanced fiber technology insulation designed to provide truly differentiated advantages for the building industry. PINK Next Gen™ Fiberglas™…
Take the Ceiling Contractor Quiz! How Well do you REALLY Know Acoustical Ceilings?
Contractors with a healthy “get it done” attitude always try to learn more about the world of building. Just like in any other field, the most powerful tool a builder…
The Contractor’s Guide to Handling Objections
By The Profit GuysContractors and builders regularly face challenges and objections in various ways and situations, including everything from negotiating contracts to price, service, and performance-related issues. Seeking consensus for…
How to Build Profits With Lean Construction
Put simply, lean construction is maximizing value for the customer and minimizing waste for the builder. The “lean” principles come from the concept of lean manufacturing, developed originally in the…
The Game-Changing Ceiling Tile: An Interview with Rockfon’s Diana Hart
Metro is proud to carry Rockfon ceiling tiles and grid. These eco-friendly ceiling tiles are lighter, easier to cut, and easier to work with. They’re also naturally antimicrobial. Rockfon is…
7 Secrets to Help You Stick to Your Commercial Construction Schedule and Increase Your Margins
Contracting is hard work. You can do all the research, read all the books, and do all the training possible, but you might still struggle to succeed in the industry.…
Does Your Choice of Building Supplies Distributor Really Matter? Yes! And We Explain Why.
In the 1960s, a U.S. politician famously announced, “There is a Chinese curse which says, 'May he live in interesting times.' Like it or not, we live in interesting times.…
Our Insider Tips for Contractors: How to Ensure Reliable, On-Time Delivery
Look, everyone wants on-time delivery of their building supplies. And Metro wants to make sure each customer and client gets the delivery they need when they need it. But just…
Opportunities for Contractors in the New Normal
By The Profit Guys For contractors, no matter what the crisis, no matter what the challenges, there are always opportunities. The goal is to do the right things, in the…