Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Ken West steps up at QXO
By Emma Peterson. The hiring of Ken West, who previously led several business units for Honeywell, positions QXO for its next phase of expansion and innovation. In August 2026, QXO announced Ken West’s appointment as president and chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Ken took over the day-to-day management of QXO’s ...
Best versatile roof colors
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. Check out some of timeless colors that DaVinci's composite roofing comes in. Roofs and exterior walls don't usually get replaced on the same timeline. A homeowner might be re-roofing now but repainting or re-siding years from now, in a color that hasn't been chosen yet. In that ...
Two paths to an award-winning collaboration
By Emma Peterson. Brandon Byrd and Tim Young reflect on their unique journeys through the roofing industry and the project that brought their work together. In a new episode of Stories from the Roof, we sat down with Brandon Byrd of Quality Exteriors and Tim Young of Duro-Last to learn ...
Bringing roofing to academia
By Emma Peterson. Through university-level roofing courses, industry leaders are creating a stronger foundation for future growth. Oftentimes, college is thought of as an alternative path than the trades. But that separation, between the trades and academia, is slowly going away, as shown by the partnership between the Roofing Alliance ...
How ABC Supply goes above and beyond for contractors
By Emma Peterson. From tailored product recommendations to dependable support and job site deliveries, ABC Supply’s customer-first culture continues to set the standard in distribution. ABC Supply has been supporting North American contractors since 1982. Today, they are one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing materials and other building ...
The business case for smarter construction recycling
By Emma Peterson. Woodchuck.ai rethinking how jobsite waste is handled in order to support sustainability goals while creating measurable financial benefits. Sustainability has become a key talking point for contractors. As John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group put it, “Not that long ago, sustainability discussions were limited to ...
Building a stronger trade together
By Emma Peterson. IFD connects professionals thousands of miles apart, creating conversations that can lead to practical solutions for contractors in the field. In 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was founded with the goal of being “a unifying network of national roofing associations, industry partners and ...
Preparing today to recover faster tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. Learn how proactive planning can help contractors protect their people, assets and operations when disaster strikes. With over a month left of hurricane season and storm systems cropping up left and right in the Pacific, understanding how to prepare for the next storm is still just as important as ...
Building smarter roofers with expert training
By Emma Peterson. From field installation and project management to executive leadership, John Kenney brings a unique perspective to roofing education. This November, right before the holiday season begins, John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, will be hosting a two-day live classroom training workshop. This workshop, which runs ...
More than rewards
By Emma Peterson. Heritage Pro Service helps contractors improve their skills, engage with industry experts and access resources that support long-term business success. In our modern world of fast-food reward apps and streaming memberships, signing up for another loyalty program can feel unimportant. But, when it comes to your business, ...
