Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Lee Ann Slattery takes the helm at MCA
By Emma Peterson. Learn how she and the MCA team are advocating for the industry amid a complex business landscape. Recently, Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS was welcomed as the first female chair holder in the Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s history. Lee Ann brings over two decades of industry experience ...
The case for roof restoration
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s latest study quantifies the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. In May of 2026, APOC, a leading liquid-applied roof restoration manufacturer and a member of ICP Building Solutions Group, released a new benchmark study all about the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. ...
Reconstruyendo techos y esperanza
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. Cuatro proyectos de techado en los EE. UU. demuestran el poder de la compasión, el servicio y la comunidad. A medida que el costo de vida continúa aumentando, muchos propietarios tienen dificultades para reunir fondos para proyectos importantes del hogar, como reemplazar un ...
Overcoming the barrier to the trades
By Emma Peterson. A youth panel has identified the lack of focus on apprenticeships as one of the biggest barriers to getting into the trades. In 2025, the U.K. government put together a Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. Made up of 17 young people aged 18-24, this advisory panel met to ...
Simplify and streamline with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms can make your construction process more efficient and effective. Are you looking for ways to streamline the construction process? Consider using Nudura® Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) on your next project! Perfect for everything from pools to basements, foundations and ...
Keeping buildings standing when it matters most
By Emma Peterson. Nudura ICFs are engineered and certified for structural integrity in the face of earthquakes. Across the world, seismic activity has been growing more threatening. In 2020 alone there were three major earthquakes across Croatia, Turkey and Greece that not only caused more than 1 billion Euros ...
From HOA headaches to high-value leads
By Emma Peterson. How a strong relationship with an HOA can create a reliable workstream. From making sure that roof materials are approved by the organization to coordinating work schedules with HOA requirements, finding out that a client’s home is in a neighborhood with an active homeowners association (HOA) can ...
The rise of cold-formed steel
By Emma Peterson. Learn why this building material is popular with manufacturers, contractors and building owners alike. While it’s been around for decades, cold-formed steel, which refers to metal that is manufactured at room temperature, wasn’t an incredibly popular building material until the last decade. Today, it is used in ...
How Heritage is leading the outdoor industry
By Emma Peterson. Through key partnerships and initiatives, Heritage is uplifting outdoor living professionals around the country. Founded in 2018, Heritage’s vision is to form a “network of the best independent distributors to provide exceptional customer service while increasing our value as a trusted growth partner to top manufacturers in ...
Where robots fit into roofing
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with John Kenney on preparing for the integration of robotics and automation. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards sat down with John Kenney to talk about robotics and automation in the roofing industry. John is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group ...
