Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Exploring ancient China one roof at a time: Liao Dynasty
By Emma Peterson. These two ancient, wooden buildings are being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about their history and what makes them contenders. 大家好！Hello everyone! Today The Coffee Shops™ are visiting ancient China to check out some beautiful, historical roofs! Specifically, we’re visiting 遼朝 (Liáo cháo), better known ...
Welcoming heroes home
By Emma Peterson. Learn how one organization is making sure that veterans are welcomed back to homes that are designed for their needs. Homes For Our Troops is an incredible nonprofit that focuses on building and donating accessible and adapted homes for disabled, post-9/11 veterans. This CoffeeCast, sponsored by ABC ...
METALCON is heading to Atlanta this year!
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for the most influential metal construction and design event in the world! METALCON, the industry’s only global event for metal construction and design is happening October 30 to November 1, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia! No matter what part of ...
Make the most of your time at METALCON 2024!
By Emma Peterson. Get the scoop on the variety of fun networking opportunities and events happening in Atlanta, Georgia this October-November! Make sure you’re at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) from October 30 to November 1, 2024, for this year’s METALCON show! There is no better metal construction and ...
Bridging the gaps of the welding world
By Emma Peterson. Leister has been revolutionizing welding for decades, learn about the enhancements to their VARIMAT product line! One of the most exciting parts of exploring the trade show floor of roofing conventions and expos is hearing about all of the new products and technology that are coming to ...
Unlock your post-frame potential with this free educational series
By Emma Peterson. Check out this comprehensive collection of webinars to gain more skills and resources for the post-frame industry. The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) is a non-profit trade organization that represents the members of the post-frame construction industry. This includes builders, suppliers, manufacturers, designers, engineers and more. The ...
The birth of an iconic color collection
By Emma Peterson. The Emulate™ Architectural Coatings line is a vision of beauty, whether it's the wood, stone or metal collection. Emulate™ has been in the making for decades now. This stunning series builds upon decades of Sherwin-Williams' color experts' experience. The process began with real-world research. In an interview ...
Sealing the deal with Kingspan's insulated metal panels
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IMPs played a crucial role in developing a manufacturing site that can beat the Texas heat. Back in 2022, AISIN Corporation was looking to open their first plant in the state of Texas. AISIN is an automatic transmission manufacturer, and the plan was to build ...
Building storm safety standards
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IBHS raised the standard in storm protection with their FORTIFIED roofing program. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke to Fred Malik of Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) and Ben Murphy of Ben Murphy Company. The duo came specifically ...
Roof replacement concerns in the Pacific Northwest
By Emma Peterson. When it comes time to invest in a new roof, there are a lot of considerations, especially based on where you live. Get the details on what to think about if you live in Washington, Oregon or Idaho. Getting your roof replaced can be an intimidating task. ...
