Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
La guía de The Coffee Shops™ para el WRE 2025
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Con tanto por hacer en la Western Roofing Expo de este año, hemos preparado una lista de algunas sesiones, presentadores y eventos en español que nos entusiasman. La Western Roofing Expo (WRE) anual en Las Vegas está casi aquí. Con 28 seminarios ...
73rd IFD Awards and Congress in Bratislava
By Jenny Yu. Learn about this year’s host city and keynote speakers. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) is holding its 73rd IFD Awards and Congress in Bratislava, Slovakia, from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2025. The IFD is the world’s leading advocacy group for the ...
Prepare to putt for a purpose: Swing FORE Recovery 2025 is almost here
By Jenny Yu. Register for this charity golf tournament to support roofers battling addiction. In 2024, the National Library of Medicine conducted a research study on the roofing industry and found that “roofers’ suicides are linked to a high occupational injury rate. Substance abuse is a way of ...
The Coffee Shops™ guide to WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. With so much to do at this year’s Western Roofing Expo, we curated a list of some sessions, speakers and En Español events we’re especially excited for. The annual Western Roofing Expo (WRE) in Vegas is almost here. With 28 educational seminars, a two-day trade show ...
Vegas, baby! 6 events you can’t miss at the WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss these exciting events at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) this September. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is hosting their annual expo September 28-30, 2025, in Vegas. Since 1974, WSRCA has served the western roofing and waterproofing industries with the knowledge and tools ...
Endless possibilities with Sika’s next-gen roofing solutions
By Jenny Yu. New adhesive and polyurea technologies offer faster installations, odor-free application and expanded contractor flexibility. At FRSA's 103rd Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo in June 2025, Karen Edwards of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Thomas Garguilo, technical sales representative from Sika, to discuss the latest roofing technologies ...
Earn a competitive edge with continuing education and certification
By Jenny Yu. Learn how you can stand out from your competitors by making safety and professionalism your main priority. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth joined leaders of National Frame Building Association (NFBA) to discuss the 57th annual NFBA Annual Building Expo that occurred in ...
The value of strong supplier relationships
By Jenny Yu. Three qualities to seek in an equipment partner. In a recent RoofersCoffeeShop® Lunch & Learn, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Stephen Gosk from MetalForming, LLC, to discuss the top considerations when choosing an equipment partner. As the MetalForming’s president and CEO, Stephen brings over 40 years ...
Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the last month at The Coffee Shops™! Construction season is in full swing with the long summer days and better weather. Here at The Coffee Shops™ we have also been busy this last month! One of our most-read articles from July 2025 came ...
An angel on their shoulders (and roofs)
By Jenny Yu. Through the Halo Project, Guardian Roofing gives back to their community with free roof repairs and replacements for families in need. Since 2005, Guardian Roofing has provided the Pacific Northwest community with roof, gutter and insulation services. Every year, they give back to their community through ...
