This episode is an exploration of the professional installer and trade industry and what they want from building materials manufacturers. Plus, what does the future of the trades look like? And how can manufacturers ensure that their future is a little brighter?

Chad Lingafelt is the managing partner of Loc-Doc Security, a door and security firm in North Carolina. Chad is also the host of a great podcast, The Coffee Break. He’s a man of several passions, and we talked with him about how building product companies can stay relevant in the ever-evolving construction and manufacturing industry.