Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Spotlight on apprenticeships!
By Emma Peterson. Apprenticeships not only build individual careers, but they strengthen the entire roofing industry. Every year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) supports the celebration of apprenticeships – in the form of both National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and Scottish Apprenticeship Week. This week highlights the “positive impact ...
Coffee Conversations® brings experts together at IIBEC 2026
By Emma Peterson. A panel of industry experts discusses the growth and evolution of the roofing industry. Earlier this month, The Coffee Shops™ crew headed to the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show. While there, we had the opportunity to host a special, live ...
Fantastic fasteners
By Emma Peterson. TopShield’s versatile and reliable residential fasteners hold it all together. In roofing and construction, fasteners may be small, but their role is anything but. By securing shingles, panels and other parts of the roofing assembly, the right fastener is key to a successful project. At TopShield, they have ...
The Great British Slate Off
By Emma Peterson. Alright slaters – this week the judges are asking you to make a video showcasing your best slate skills! Sogginess is not only a concern when it comes to the bottom of your bakes, but also your roofs! That’s why great slate roofers use skill, precision ...
PoolTech is now Heritage Pro Service!
By Emma Peterson. Get rebates, education resources and more when you join the Heritage Pro Service program! Your time is money, which is why Heritage is upgrading PoolTech® into the Heritage Pro Service. This revamped program gives “professional service technicians, service companies and maintenance professionals who purchase from Heritage ...
Top March articles: Experts weigh in on safety, AI and labor recruitment
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the state of the outdoor industry by reading the top OCS articles of March. OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS) was established to create an online space for outdoor professionals and contractors to learn and grow together. To help facilitate that community, our team organizes and publishes a variety ...
Top March articles: Tackling workforce development business management
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers are clicking on. It’s hard to even believe that it’s already April. If your March has been anything like ours has been at The Coffee Shops™, it has been very busy! So, to help our readers keep track of everything ...
Rebuilding roofs and hope
By Emma Peterson. Four roofing projects across the U.S. show the power of compassion, service and community. As the cost of living continues to increase, many homeowners struggle to gather funds for large home projects, like a reroof. This is especially true for our more vulnerable neighbors, such as ...
Celebrate the best of the UK roofing industry!
By Emma Peterson. Everything you need to know about NFRC's 2026 UK Roofing Awards. Every year, roofers across the UK protect people from the elements with outstanding workmanship and dedication to their trade. To recognise their efforts and celebrate the work that these incredible tradespeople do, National Federation of Roofing ...
A cover board for every roof
By Emma Peterson. From fire resitance to very severe hail ratings, learn how USG has built a catalogue of products that can take on whatever elements are thrown at them. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a sound stage, sponsored by Western Colloid, at the International Institute of Building ...
