Emma Peterson
Diving into the rich history of the MBCEA
By Emma Peterson. From collaborations with other associations to the development of contractor support systems, the MBCEA is helping the metal building industry thrive. The story of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) goes back to February 15, 1968, when it was founded. Since then, it has ...
Keeping up with your KPIs
By Emma Peterson. Learn what key performance indicators are and how optimizing them can help your business. Taking a step back and evaluating your business for performance and growth opportunities can be difficult when you are enveloped in day-to-day operations. In this CoatingsTalk® webinar, Karen Edwards sat down with Kari ...
Jumping into retrofitting
By Emma Peterson. Retrofit specialist Rodger Russ shares tips on getting started in the retrofitting business. In today’s world, retrofitting is trending in the low-slope roofing world, and for good reason. From offering a more economical option to the building owner to creating a safer workplace for the contractors and ...
Beyond the roof: LP’s loyalty program helps contractors expand into the siding sector
By Emma Peterson. Boost your revenue, lead generation and marketing tools with LP’s free Remodelers Edge program. Because the contracting space is highly competitive, it’s key for roofing professionals to find smart ways to grow their businesses and stand out from the crowd. Recently, Bella Peralta of LP Building Solutions stopped by ...
Supporting current and future contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Tapco Tools is not only equipping professionals in the field with the tools of success but also getting them into the hands of students. Tapco Tools, which is a Westlake Royal Building Products' brand, has spent the last six decades establishing themselves as a ...
Supporting the planet and your roof when installing solar
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the process of installing a PV system on a Johns Manville roof without risking your coverage. As increases in energy costs and the inability of traditional power generation to keep up with the dramatic increase in demand from data storage and AI become more prevalent, ...
A growing market: Sports surfaces
By Emma Peterson. As sports like tennis and pickleball rise in popularity, the sport surfaces industry is creating innovative new products to support players. The recent rise in popularity of tennis and pickleball can be traced back to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all aimed to stay quarantined ...
Keeping relationships at the core of business
By Emma Peterson. As Topps Products continues to build its legacy, the team has made it clear that they care about more than the bottom line. Topps® Products is known in the roofing industry for providing a wide range of products backed by their support team of industry experts. They ...
Functional and fashionable
By Emma Peterson. These companies are raising awareness of not only the structural importance of snow guards, but the aesthetic value of them. Recently, Karen Edwards got the chance to sit down with Brian Cross, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards’ VP of sales and marketing, and Shawn DeAngelo, the western region ...
Share your thoughts on what’s trending!
By Emma Peterson. Help us map the future of the industry by taking the 2025 Trends Survey! We want to hear from you! The Coffee Shops™ are hosting our eighth annual trends survey, sponsored by QXO, and we want to know what’s happening in the industry. This survey asks contractors ...
