Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The future of water pumps
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Syllent is helping people save on lower stress and maintenance while saving money. While at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo last month, The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to host a soundstage in the show’s brand-new media village! With that soundstage, we ...
The power of ECO3 technology on your roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn how SOPERMA’s ECO3 technology delivers a roofing solution that is both strong and sustainable. We’ve all probably seen air pollution in and around a city – that brown haze that settles over a skyline or the plume of gray smoke out of a chimney. But ...
Engaging young talent
By Emma Peterson. Contractors can mitigate the labor shortage and close roofing’s growing age gap by meeting the next generation where they are. Labor shortages and finding new ways to bring new talent into the field is not a new topic in the roofing industry. It has been a challenge ...
Using AI to strengthen operations, not replace people
By Emma Peterson. Kevin Fox shares ideas about how businesses can use AI to support growth without losing the human touch. We recently hosted Kevin Fox of Foxwerx Group for an episode of Contractor Outlook about the evolving role of AI in business and brand growth. Kevin is the ...
Stopping snow with smart design
By Emma Peterson. Brian Cross and Shawn deAngelo share how engineered snow retention systems protect people and property. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Cross and Shawn deAngelo. Brian is the VP of sales and marketing from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and also ...
Building science: The key to high-performance structures
By Emma Peterson. Explore the science and testing behind creating long-lasting and high-performance buildings. As we face increasingly extreme weather conditions, understanding building science has become more important than ever. At its core, building science is the study of how different components of a building interact to create healthier and ...
Safety in every lift, load and mile
By Emma Peterson. From safer deliveries to crane support, CDS helps contractors minimize injury risks. Roofing consistently ranks in the top five of the most dangerous professions in the U.S. Forbes reported in 2021 that there were “2.4 nonfatal injuries per 100 full-time workers” and “59 fatalities per 100,000 full-time ...
Designing resilience
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Johns Manville is creating roofing systems that protect both people and the environment. Over the last two decades, there has been a significant rise in the number of extreme weather events. Yale Environment 360 reports that “major floods have more than doubled, the number of ...
Using visuals to create value
By Emma Peterson. EXCEPTIONAL Metals’ free visualizer is the perfect way to show homeowners what your team is capable of. In an industry where customer satisfaction is everything, it’s critical to be on the same page as the homeowner’s desires. Interestingly, studies found that 83% of homeowners prefer to make ...
Roofing in a winter wonderland
By Emma Peterson. How Unified Steel products keep contractors working in the cold season. For many roofers, the colder season means slower business and more downtime, in part due to the challenges of installing traditional asphalt shingles in temperatures below 40°F. In comes Westlake Royal Roofing Products’ Unified Steel™ Stone ...
