Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
We’re all in this together
By Emma Peterson. Find out how Expo Contratista is bringing together professionals from across different trade industries to make one another strong! The Coffee Shops™ crew joined in on the celebration this October when they attended the 2024 Expo Contratista! Sponsored by National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), Expo Contratista is ...
Moving forward as a community
By Emma Peterson. Learn how WSRCA has built a community that pushes the industry towards a better future. Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) was founded in 1974 by a group of professionals looking to work together to address issues that are unique to the Western regions of ...
May the best coating project win!
By Emma Peterson. It’s time to submit entries for the RCMA Project of the Year Award! The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is looking for submissions for their Project of the Year Award program. This is a new annual competition that looks to highlight the best of the best projects ...
Streamlining your hiring process
By Emma Peterson. Learn how a specialized roofing recruiter can help improve your hiring In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Kristin and Tony Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to talk to Megan Ellsworth about sourcing talent through a specialized recruiting company like theirs. Traditionally, ...
Investing in the big picture
By Emma Peterson. Learn how total cost ownership can help your clients see the value of paying a bit more for quality roofing materials. In a recent Read Listen Watch (RLW)®, Karen Edwards sat down with Jason Totin, owner and president of Totin Too in Pennsylvania, and Jason King, ...
Building homeowner trust through transparency
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Roofle has transformed lead generation, making the process easier for both contractors and homeowners. Just recently The Coffee Shops™ crew got the opportunity to explore the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)’s 46th annual trade show and expo! While there, we thoroughly enjoyed the two ...
Putting in the work
By Emma Peterson. Find out how the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association has been supporting the industry for over a century. This year, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) celebrated their 102nd annual convention and expo! In preparation for the event, FRSA President and owner ...
A complete guide to snow retention installation
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the three phases of building a snow retention system. Snow retention is a crucial part of roof design anywhere with heavy winter snowfall. These systems can literally save lives by retaining the snow on the roof, allowing it to evenly melt off and reducing the ...
Understanding and accounting for moisture
By Emma Peterson. Moisture in the building industry can be catastrophic, but if managed properly it shouldn’t cause issues. Many contractors have faced struggles with damp materials or moisture intrusion on their jobsites. Working with saturated materials can create long-lasting structural issues, but slowing projects down to wait for ...
Breaking down barriers: LIRA’s work to diversify the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how LIRA is helping people across the industry from all backgrounds find their place in the roofing community. Roofing and the larger construction industry are fairly traditional spaces. But, as time goes on, more and more people are calling for reflection on diversity, or lack thereof, ...
