Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Take the 2026 Trends Survey!
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 Trends Survey continues a decade-long tradition of gathering contractor insights to better understand the state of the industry. 2026 marks 10 years since our first industry trends survey and we are still going strong! This survey seeks to collect contractor perspectives on the way business ...
From Vienna to Budapest: IFD brings the global roofing community together
By Emma Peterson. IFD President Dirk Bollwerk shares what attendees can expect from the new Connection Forum and the next World Championships of Young Roofer. As a global organization, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) hosts events around the world. And their next two big events will ...
Top July articles: Versatile products, important advice and powerful stories
By Emma Peterson. From choosing the right roof to learning about innovative products and trusted contractors, these were the articles AskARoofer readers couldn't stop reading last month. The team at AskARoofer has had a busy July trying to keep up with all the innovations and news coming out of the ...
Giving aging HVAC new life
By Emma Peterson. How air handler renewal extends HVAC system life without full replacement. HVAC systems are expensive with commercial replacements for large campuses – healthcare, education and manufacturing – being up to $45,000 in some areas. Because of this often steep cost, many facility managers and building owners look ...
Design smarter with Drexel’s visualizer
By Emma Peterson. Explore how Drexel Metals combines experience, collaboration and digital tools to deliver exceptional metal solutions. Over the four decades that Drexel Metals has existed, the brand has grown, notably expanding their offerings through a 2011 acquisition of custom fabricator Met-Fab Manufacturing and becoming a part of the ...
Comparte el proyecto de tus sueños
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. ¿Tienes un proyecto en tu lista de metas? ¡Cuéntaselo a SRS Distribution! Para el equipo de SRS Distribution, ser más que un simple distribuidor significa convertirse en un verdadero aliado de sus contratistas y representantes. Esa filosofía fue la que los motivó a ...
Built like a greyhound: Fast, strong and precise
By Emma Peterson. Greyhound™ Trim Screws from K9 Fasteners deliver fast starts, secure holds and lasting durability. Among dogs, Greyhounds are the champion sprinters. Known for being gentle and independent, the greyhound’s lean beauty has been admired by everyone from artists and poets to engineers and kings. Their incredible combination ...
Optimizing material staging on roofing projects
By Emma Peterson. Strategic material staging and supplier partnerships can be the difference between a profitable project and costly delays. In roofing, the old adage that “time is money” couldn’t be truer. As Ashley Pietsch of Integrity Insurance and Bonding puts it, “After years of working alongside roofing contractors, I ...
LEED-ing the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Elevate products can contribute to key LEED v5 categories, from energy efficiency and water management to responsible material selection. Long before sustainability was a buzz words, Elevate was developing commercial construction products that have improved building performance and reduced energy consumption. And today they carry ...
Why Pride and inclusion matter in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Industry leaders explain why creating a culture of belonging benefits employees, companies and the future of roofing. June was Pride Month and here at The Coffee Shops™ we celebrated with a special Pride Month Coffee Conversations all about how roofing companies can create inclusive environments within their ...
