Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
What the 2026 midterm results mean for roofers
By Emma Peterson. Former lawmakers and roofing advocates discuss one of the most consequential elections in decades and what it means for contractors. In a brand-new Coffee Conversations® episode, sponsored by Elevate, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the historic events of Tuesday, November 3, 2026 ...
Find your community at IRE 2027
By Emma Peterson. From developing tomorrow’s leaders to celebrating today’s professionals, IRE 2027 puts connection front and center at their events. It might be hard to believe, but 2027 is just around the corner and with it comes another International Roofing Expo (IRE)! IRE is the largest roofing and exteriors even in ...
October updates from Trent Cotney
By Emma Peterson. Check out the different legal topics highlighted in this month’s Cotney Brief. Every month, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese sends out a newsletter, the Cotney Briefs, discussing legal insights and advice for contractors. These topics can range from code changes and contract provisions to supreme court cases and ...
Project profile: Nottingham shopping street
By Emma Peterson. Strategic roofing upgrades and a high-performance waterproofing system helped eliminate long-standing moisture issues at a Nottingham commercial property. In the English Midlands, along the River Trent sits Nottingham, England. This region is characterised by a unique combination of agricultural and industrial operations, as well as the classic English weather ...
Light up the court with LumiLayer®
By Emma Peterson. Build a striking space for glow-in-the-dark matches with this topcoat from California Sports Surfaces. For over 70 years, California Sports Surfaces has delivered innovative, high-performance coatings that support players of all levels – from everyday amateurs to world-class Olympians. Their story begins back in 1953 with their first product, Plexipave. ...
Celebrate game day with the SRS XTV
By Emma Peterson. Check out the 2026 SRS XTV Football Tour to see when they’re coming to a city near you! Earlier this year, the SRS Distribution’s XTV team hit the road for the 2026 Football Tour! On this tour, they have hosted tailgates and watch-parties at each stop and, no matter ...
Stepping up and asking the hard questions
By Emma Peterson. Industry experts discuss the importance of reducing mental health stigma and encouraging difficult but necessary conversations. In the roofing industry, safety is a common topic of conversation. But what is often missed in those conversations is that safety is not just about fall protection and PPE; it’s also about ...
Better communication, stronger teams
By Emma Peterson. The Bilingual Leadership Program helps roofing professionals strengthen communication, bridge cultural differences and build stronger, more connected teams. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Monica Vornbrock, co-founder of The Glo Group, about the development of the Bilingual Leadership Program and ...
The evolution of Eagleview
By Emma Peterson. Dimitri Volkman and Chris Sanson discuss how Eagleview One™ builds on decades of measurement technology to give contractors greater control, consistency and efficiency. Recently, Dimitri Volkman and Chris Sanson stopped by The Coffee Shops® for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® all about Eagleview One™. Dimitri is ...
The foundation of high-performing teams
By Emma Peterson. Successful organizations don't wait for HR performance reviews to discuss expectations. They build continuous feedback and development into every stage of the employee experience. Most of us have likely been called into a supervisor or HR representative’s office for a performance review. It can be one of the most ...
