Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Preparing for IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Industry leaders from NRCA, Informa and SRS share how they are building IRE 2026 into the biggest and most inclusive show in roofing. It might be hard to believe, but the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) is less than four months away now! For those who aren’t ...
Give your business a strong foundation
By Emma Peterson. From licensing boards to continuing education, get expert insights into what it takes to start a roofing business. In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar, Ashlee B. Poplin stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to chat about the how to start running your own roofing business from a ...
A.J. Manufacturing has served metal contractors for over 50 years
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this Wisconsin-based company has built a legacy of quality, innovation and customer service. In a new episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards had the chance to interview Todd Carlson, the president of A.J. Manufacturing Inc. The story of A.J. Manufacturing began when a Mr. Luedtke ...
Get ready for the 2025 International PSP/Deck Expo
By Emma Peterson. This is the event of the season for pool, spa and outdoor living professionals. We’re about a month out from this year’s Pool Spa Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo)! Hosted in partnership with the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), this show will ...
Certified sustainable
By Emma Peterson. Inside the certification and engineering that guides Duro-Last's path towards sustainability. Over the last decade, Duro-Last has helped divert over 100 million pounds of PVC from landfills by creating more sustainable roofing systems. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Tess ...
More than translation: Creating spaces for Hispanic contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pantera Pros and NAHICA are shaping the future of roofing by creating community spaces for Hispanic professionals. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate, The Coffee Shops™ hosted some Hispanic trailblazers who are driving innovation, empowering their communities and paving the way for future ...
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
What are Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings, and why are they important?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about class ratings and their role in protecting your home from the elements. When choosing the right shingles for your roof, you might be overwhelmed by all of the color, material and rating options to choose from. But what are class ratings anyway, and what ...
Más que una traducción: Creando espacios para contratistas hispanos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre cómo Pantera Pros y NAHICA están moldeando el futuro del techado al crear espacios comunitarios para profesionales hispanos. Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y para celebrarlo, The Coffee Shops™ reunió a algunos pioneros hispanos que están impulsando la ...
Find your community at the 2025 PSP/Deck Expo
By Emma Peterson. These special events are the perfect place to connect to other professionals, build your network and have some fun! If you are a professional in the outdoor industry, whether that’s pool maintenance, spa design, deck creation or something else, there is one place to be this October ...
