Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Training your way to the top
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares how training and education are crucial for project manager success in the roofing industry. Everyone knows the importance of proper training for your team on the roof, but it’s equally important for the crew members working from the office. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
Why roofers should care about snow retention
By Emma Peterson. Learn from expert Mindy Dahlquist about how snow retention protects people and property. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Mindy Dahlquist from TRA Snow and Sun stopped by to talk to Karen Edwards about how important it is for roofing professionals to understand snow retention. Mindy, who ...
Manage your leads with speed!
By Emma Peterson. This new digital tool from Owens Corning will have you staying ahead of the competition. Owens Corning is always trying to work with independent roofing contractors in the field to make their jobs easier and more efficient. From providing extended limited warranties to offering marketing support, contractors on all ...
Field trip to Malarkey’s Portland shingle plant!
By Emma Peterson. The Coffee Shops crew got a chance to see innovation and sustainability in action during their tour of Malarkey’s Portland location. Some people might say Friday the 13th is unlucky, but Friday, December 13 was the opposite for The Coffee Shops crew that got to visit Malarkey Roofing Products' ...
5 ways an advisor can help you get the most out of a business sale
By Emma Peterson. Whether you are looking to sell soon, or in the future, here are some tips to help you make sure you’re prepared. For any business owner, there comes a moment where you have to decide what’s next for your company. There are many routes, from handing it ...
Putting the spotlight on single-ply
By Emma Peterson. This upcoming webinar is a great opportunity to learn best practices for working with PVC, TPO or EPDM roof membranes. Single-ply roofing, whether that’s PVC, TPO or EPDM, has been consistently growing in popularity over the last few decades and for good reason. These roofing membranes are lightweight and ...
Introducing Leister’s Vaccuum Plate 100-LP
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this compact tool is revolutionizing membrane leak detection. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to explore the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)’s show in St. Paul, Minnesota. While there, the trade show floor was full of exciting new technology to learn about! One such product ...
Spanish-language opportunities at IRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. From education session to networking events, learn about all the Spanish-language opportunities at this year’s show. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is just around the corner! This year the show will be hosted in San Antonio, Texas from February 19 – 21, 2025. With hundreds of booths to explore ...
Oportunidades en español en IRE 2025
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde sesiones educativas hasta eventos de networking, descubre todas las oportunidades en español que ofrece el evento de este año. ¡La International Roofing Expo (IRE) está a la vuelta de la esquina! Este año, el evento se llevará a cabo en San Antonio, Texas, del ...
The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition
By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...
