Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Different trades, same challenges
By Emma Peterson. FEI's National Conference brings contractors from multiple industries together to create stronger solutions for everyone. In the third week of October, the FEI Group will be hosting their annual National Conference! This year the three-day event (October 21-23, 2026) will bring independent contractors from across the United States together ...
Going into the last quarter of 2026
By Emma Peterson. A look at the economic market, the industry outlook and more. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Alex Chausovsky, the president and CEO of 3DM Consulting (a business and operations advisory firm), for a discussion about the state of ...
Roof owner 101
By Emma Peterson. Get the information you need about your roof in the expert-led AskARoofer™ Minisode series! When someone buys a home or building, there’s a lot to think about – from making sure the floorplans make sense to checking things like plumbing and electrical for performance. It’s easy to get overwhelmed ...
Regulations outdoor contractors can’t afford to ignore
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney shares practical strategies for managing licensing, insurance, environmental compliance and zoning requirements. With everything going on in the United States involving immigration, employment laws and other policies, those are often the first things thought about when it comes to contracting. But there are actually a lot of ...
It takes more than a hard hat to protect a head
By Emma Peterson. A recent Coffee Conversations panel explored the connection between mental health, physical safety and workforce success. Last month, we got the chance to host a special Coffee Conversations webinar with Mandy McIntyre from Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. (WTI), Kara (Houck) McCaffrey from Houck Group, and McKay Daniels of National Roofing ...
Project profile: 圣农博物馆 - Sunner Museum
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof design creates a space that celebrates agriculture, ecology and the surrounding landscape in equal measure. Along the southwestern coast of China, due east from 台湾 (Táiwān) is a province called 福建 (Fújiàn). The region is well known for a variety of features, including being ...
Your guide to the biggest events at HNA 2026
By Emma Peterson. From Mike Holmes' keynote and the National Installer Championship to industry celebrations and Louisville nightlife, HNA 2026 delivers far more than education and exhibits. This October 21-23, Hardscape North America (HNA) is coming to Louisville, Kentucky! Co-located with the Equip Expo, this show is a can’t miss event for ...
The past, present and future of IFD
By Emma Peterson. For more than 70 years, IFD has connected roofers across borders and they’re not stopping any time soon. In 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was founded. Since then, both the industry it supports, and the organisation have grown greatly. To learn more about ...
Teeing off for charity
By Emma Peterson. RCAM’s 2026 Golf Tournament brought professionals together for a day of golf, connection and giving back! The Roofing Contractors of Manitoba celebrated the end of the summer season in style by hosting a golf tournament for their members! Not only was this event a great way for professionals from ...
Protecting your most valuable asset
By Emma Peterson. The right support protects your employees and strengthens your business. We can talk all we want about separating work from personal life, but the reality is that we carry both with us. Things like family concerns, financial pressure and grief follow us to the job site or ...
