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The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026-27 MetalCoffeeShop® Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers bring diverse expertise and real-world insight to help contractors navigate challenges, strengthen their businesses and shape the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026-27 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS). ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches RoofersCoffeeShop.global connecting roofing professionals worldwide
The new international platform brings global roofing news, projects, products and industry connections together in one digital destination. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.global in conjunction with the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD). It ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ consolidates US Tile® and Newpoint™ Roofing brands under one name
Westlake Royal Building Products joins US Tile® Clay Roofing Products and Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile under a single national brand name: US Tile® Concrete and Clay Roofing. The combined brand will allow for easier specification and sales for customers while maintaining the same trusted products, warranties and support. Westlake Royal Building ...
Get ready for the 2027 Canadian Roofing Expo
Canada’s premier roofing and building envelope event is coming to Mississauga, Ontario's International Centre in January 2027. The Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE) is Canada’s only national trade show and educational forum dedicated exclusively to roofing systems, building envelope solutions and emerging industry technologies. CRE brings together contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, architects, ...
New tariffs on Canadian imports - What roofing contractors should watch
By The Coffee Shops®. New tariffs on Canadian imports could affect construction costs and supply chains, making it important for roofing contractors to monitor pricing, supplier updates and project planning. Roofing contractors already are navigating a challenging business environment, and a new round of tariffs on certain Canadian imports could add another ...
The crack down on rogue traders
By The Coffee Shops®. NFRC says new government measures could help distinguish reputable businesses from rogue traders, but only if oversight and public education follow. Rogue traders are a big issue in the home improvement industries, like roofing. The BBC describes these individuals as “ offer to fix what seems ...
Connecting the global roofing community through conversation
By Emma Peterson. Attendees of IFD’s first Connection Forum will gain insights from international roofing experts, including RoofersCoffeeShop® CEO Heidi J. Ellsworth, while engaging in discussions about the technologies and strategies shaping the industry's future. This October 14 and 15, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) will be ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens three new locations across the nation
Doors open in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Virginia. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, recently opened three new locations in Nixa, Missouri; Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and Culpeper, Virginia. The company is excited to announce its newest locations, furthering its ...
ServiceTitan report finds contractors shifting focus from AI adoption to implementation and productivity
66% of AI users save at least three hours per week as contractors seek clearer use cases and trade-specific technology. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades report, revealing that contractors are increasingly focused on how ...
METALCON, U.S. Steel to celebrate anniversaries in Orlando
Located in the center of the exhibit hall, this interactive experience brings to life the story of steel and its essential role in building infrastructure and products that power everyday life. U.S. Steel is celebrating 125 years of steelmaking, innovation and American manufacturing in 2026. The milestone will be recognized as ...
