Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Is it time for a commercial roof repair or replacement?
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to assess whether it will be more effective for a customer to repair a roof, or if it’s ready to be replaced. When you are brought on to work on a commercial roof that is damaged, the first thing that should be done is conduct ...
Innovating the future
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how product and equipment design helps mitigate the ongoing labor shortage. If you’re a part of or know anyone in the professional trades, whether it be contracting or roofing or plumbing, you’ve probably heard the phrase “labor shortage” before. This is because the lack of ...
Making estimating easier
By Emma Peterson. For both contractors and distributors, material lists take up a lot of time. Learn how you can save time and close more deals using a material list generator! Estimating can be a very frustrating task. From sorting out material lists and labor requirements to calculating costs ...
Metal roof myth-busting
By Emma Peterson. Learn more about four common metal roofing myths and whether they are true or not. In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White investigated some of the common myths surrounding metal roofs to find out if they are a good option for homeowners. ...
Roofing success in 12 days
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this Ohio school went from fearing blow offs to breathing easy with a weathertight roof system. Administration at the Utica High School in Ohio had been struggling with challenges related to their old standing seam and TPO roof for 15 years, with issues as extreme ...
Improving roofing operations with documentation
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to leverage technology to make your inspection and maintenance documentation practices more efficient. The Coffee Shops™ are hosting a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW) on October 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET), you won’t want to miss! In the webinar, Karen ...
Protecting your crew and your business
By Emma Peterson. Learn how emphasizing your safety practices can not only save lives, but also help you stand out to customers. The roofing industry is an incredibly rewarding community to be a part of and to work in, but the truth is that it can also be dangerous. Getting ...
NRCA is empowering all members of the industry with this scholarship
By Emma Peterson. There’s still time to apply for the Empower All Scholarship! Learn why this is so important! The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s Empower All Scholarship application deadline is coming up on November 8, 2024! This scholarship is aimed at roofing company employees, both in management and the ...
Starting off strong
By Emma Peterson. Kickstart your next metal roofing project with GBA’s job packs. When it’s time to start ordering materials for a new metal roofing project, it can be a bit overwhelming. From choosing the right aesthetic qualities to fit your clients’ desires to making sure the installation of said ...
The MCA wants you...
By Emma Peterson. ...to join them and grow your metal network and resources! Since 1983, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has worked tirelessly to promote the use of metal in the building envelope. From marketing and education to advocating for public policy changes and initiating research and testing, MCA has ...
