Welcome to the December 2026 edition of Metal Roofing.
This is the IRE edition of Metal Roofing. Shield Wall Media doesn’t have a booth, but we will be wandering around the floor. Please ask us about Max Builds.
Max Builds is a series of children’s books designed to introduce kids to the construction trades. The official Shield Wall Media office dog decided to document his career in construction. These books are the result.
The first book is Max Builds a Metal Roof. The second should be out by IRE, Max Builds a Pole Barn. We plan to release one book per quarter. Each new book will focus a type of construction covered in our magazines.
We are giving these books away. If you want one or two for family or a few to give out to your local libraries and schools, let us know. This is a chance for us to share our love of the construction trades with kids and introduce them to a viable career path.
Please help us get the books out, and if you are concerned about the number of people choosing a career in the trades ask me about sponsorship opportunities.
Let’s make Max famous.
Gary Reichert, Publisher, [email protected]
