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Building bonds that go beyond borders
By The Coffee Shops™. The partnership between The Coffee Shops and the IFD creates space for global education, events and collaboration. Earlier this year, RoofersCoffeeShop® was proud to announce a partnership with the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). IFD serves as a unifying organization for the global roofing ...
Eagleview warns emergency managers: A below average hurricane season is not a safe season
Company releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane season preparedness briefing, urging full readiness despite below-average forecasts from NOAA, Colorado State University, and AccuWeather. Eagleview, an industry leader in geospatial intelligence (GeoAI) delivering AI-powered property intelligence solutions, today released a 2026 Atlantic hurricane season preparedness briefing with a direct message for emergency managers: a ...
ARMA releases 2026 Q2 Report on asphalt roofing product shipments
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the second quarter of 2026. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and Canada in the second quarter, as well as year-to-date shipment information and a comparison with the prior year’s data. “We're ...
OSHA inspection 101
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney walks you through your rights for when OSHA comes to the jobsite. OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the regulatory agency within the United States’ Department of Labor (DOL). It has existed since 1970 and its role is to protect U.S. workers ...
Royalty Roofing USA acquires Rodd Roofing to extend presence in Vermont
Integration efforts are already underway, with both organizations working closely. Royalty Roofing USA today announced its acquisition of Rodd Roofing, a respected Vermont-based roofing contractor with more than a century of service to homeowners and businesses throughout St. Johnsbury and the surrounding communities. Founded by the Rodd family over 100 years ...
Hail no you won't: Tamko's new roofing shingles fight back
New shingles design exceeds industry standards. Hailstorms are becoming more prevalent in Northern Colorado. University of Colorado Boulder says hail events are becoming more frequent in towns across Boulder County - the hail capital of North America. Climate change could make hailstorms worse in Northern Colorado, according to Denver 7 News.In ...
Construction employment grows despite spending slowdown: What it means for the building industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Economic indicators reveal resilience in construction while highlighting the trends contractors should watch closely. It is important across all our Coffee Shop audiences to understand what is happening in the larger construction markets to help make strong business decisions. Having listened to Ken Simonson, chief economist for ...
Legacy 10: The companies that have exhibited at every METALCON
Ten companies have been committed to METALCON and the industry from the beginning. When the industry gathers in Orlando for METALCON this fall, the Legacy 10 will be honored for exhibiting at every show, dating back to 1991. With that kind of long-term commitment comes worthy recognition. The Legacy 10 will be ...
Analizando las elecciones intermedias durante la Reunión de Verano de la MCA
Por The Coffee Shops. Entendiendo cómo las elecciones intermedias de este año pueden impactar a la industria de la construcción metálica Durante la Reunión de Verano de Metal Construction Association (MCA), el asesor legal John Kelly ofreció una presentación oportuna y sin afiliación partidista sobre las próximas elecciones intermedias. ...
When global events reach the rooftop
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why every roofing contractor needs an operational preparedness plan Forty-five years ago, when I entered the roofing industry, running a successful company meant mastering the challenges we could see. We watched the weather forecast as closely as the production schedule. We worried about keeping ...
