Kyle McDonald, project manager at Western Specialty Contractors in Delray Beach, Fla., recently joined the CoatingsPro Interview Series with insights on his job and beyond. Discussion topics include standout projects; unique coating factors for concrete substrates within his market; and industry trends in technologies, materials, equipment, and workforce development.

Under AMPP’s new program, Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification holders will have demonstrated proficiency in technical aspects of coatings, failure analysis, project management, specification review, application, and inspection. The goal is to ensure optimal performance of each coating system throughout its projected service life.

Ken Wells, co-owner of Elite Insulation & PolyPro and president of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Board of Directors, recently joined our podcast series. Interview topics include goals for his current SPFA term; challenges and opportunities within the evolving SPF marketplace; and resources from the SPFA that can be of assistance.

After 20 years of service, the Laundry Care Express facility in San Jose, Calif., had fallen into some wear-and-tear issues. There were minor leaks that needed to be repaired, and a coated spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof installation was the best solution for the built-up roof.

Restorative coating products and practices allow contractors to extend the life of roofs for their clients in a customizable, sustainable, and cost-friendly manner. Knowing these benefits can help you communicate to clients about how liquid-applied roofing solutions can be a better option.

Upon walking into the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, visitors are greeted by natural light coming through two huge skylights in the atrium. Each skylight is of impressive size, and after about 10 years, they had both begun leaking. Recently, Newton Roofing Services was called in to remedy the situation.

As AMPP’s publication for contractors working on high-performance coating projects in the field, CoatingsPro Magazine recognized and celebrated its 2024 Contractor Awards Program winners as part of a ceremony from the association’s flagship annual show.

The latest group of Service, Technical, and Project Awards recipients are being celebrated on Honoree Night at the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, with a mission of recognizing exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions in materials protection and performance.

The 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, held this March in New Orleans, La., will showcase numerous exhibits and educational sessions relevant to the coatings industry. This article highlights several potential opportunities to coatings professionals across the field.

Building owners are increasingly understanding the value of proactive maintenance, which includes the regular application of roof coatings and membrane installations to extend the life of their assets while protecting the energy efficiency of their building envelopes.

From maximizing efficiency to reducing operating costs, both open- and closed-cell spray foam offer unique benefits to homeowners and commercial business owners that cannot be found with traditional insulation. Spray foam and polyurethane equipment provider SprayWorks explores some of the key considerations.

As of now, CoatingsPro Magazine’s eighth annual Contractor Awards Program is open for submissions! CoatingsPro, which takes a real-world look at the coatings industry, uses this program to showcase projects and crews demonstrating excellence in the commercial and industrial high-performance coatings sectors.

Cool roof coatings can help provide passive cooling during extreme heat events, particularly during power outages and in poorly insulated or non-air-conditioned buildings. They can also help mitigate impacts from the urban heat island effect.

Brunno Batista, worldwide brand ambassador and social media influencer, shares his perspective on how the roofing industry has evolved over his decades in the business.

Our latest class of Contractor Awards winners were recognized across seven categories during the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, which took place in Denver, Colo.