Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Learn how to create buildings that endure at this conference!
By Emma Peterson. The 2024 RAiNA Conference is the perfect place to brush up on your knowledge of sustainability in the industry! On November 7, 2024, you will want to be in Chicago, Illinois so you can watch the future of sustainable and resilient construction unfold at the Rainscreen Association ...
The importance of attending roofing expos and conventions
By Emma Peterson. Learn how education and networking opportunities at trade shows can boost your professional growth. Tradeshow season is officially in full swing! In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Les Sims to talk about the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) ...
From the lab to the roof: How standards shape the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the science and testing necessary to ensure roofing materials are safe and durable! While construction and laboratory science don’t necessarily seem like two peas in a pod, testing is a crucial part of the industry that ensures roofing products, materials and systems meet strict safety, ...
The four pillars of business success
By Emma Peterson. Learn how you can train your team for success in a market where service is key. When it comes time to get a new roof, customers often don’t actually care about the roof. They care about not having water leaking into their building, they care about ...
Creating a path to success
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the Clemson University and Roofing Alliance college courses that are creating new roofing career opportunities. The constant struggle due to the labor shortage has become a norm in the roofing industry, but the Roofing Alliance is hoping to change that with their collaboration with Clemson ...
Rewarding excellence
By Emma Peterson. Learn how KARNAK’s Q Applicator program elevates contractor training and rewards. Many manufacturers in the industry have developed brand loyalty programs that help their contractors provide better service to their clients and get perks along the way. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards sat down with ...
Industry experts take the stage at the 2024 RCMA Fall Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the industry and running a contracting business from roof coating professionals! Get valuable insights and opportunities at the 2024 Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) Fall Meeting taking place in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the end of October! From October ...
Exploring ancient China one roof at a time: Zhou Dynasty
By Emma Peterson. From 1046 B.C. to today, energy has been a key consideration when designing roofs and buildings. 大家好! Hello everyone! We’re back with another exploration of ancient Chinese roofing! This time around, we’re visiting 周朝 (Zhōu cháo), which is known in English as the Zhou Dynasty. This ...
3 pruebas clave al subir a un techo
Por Emma Peterson. Únete a los expertos de APOC en el techo mientras recorren los primeros pasos de un proyecto de recubrimiento. En este episodio único de CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth se subió a un techo con John Athanasion y Mike Negrete de APOC. El trío caminó por el espacio ...
3 key tests to do when you get on a roof
By Emma Peterson. Join experts from APOC on the roof as they walk through the first steps of a coating project. In this unique CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth climbed onto a roof with APOC’s John Athanasion and Mike Negrete! The trio took a walk around the space to see how ...
