Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Modern subcontractor management
By Emma Peterson. How strong agreements and thorough documentation help you avoid misclassification and immigration issues. With tightening work regulations, both related to immigration and general compliance, it is more important than ever that contractors make sure their subcontractor agreements and documents are in order. To learn about the do’s ...
From McMansions to green homes: Modern homeowner priorities
By Emma Peterson. In this Contractor Outlook, we dive into what today’s homeowners really want alongside Allison Hadley. Allison Hadley is the spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), a home warranty provider in the United States. Allison was commissioned by AHS to conduct independent consumer research in the home ...
Contracts and payment laws: Getting over the finish line
By Emma Peterson. NFRC’s James Talman on momentum, parliament and what comes next for U.K. contract and payment law. Recently, James Talman of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) stopped by RoofersCoffeeShop.uk for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® all about the recent change in how the government manages retentions ...
Conference highlights from ABAA 2026
By Emma Peterson. Two days of learning, networking and industry recognition. At the beginning of May, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) brought building enclosures professionals from across the industry together for their annual conference. Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota this year, the conference featured a full schedule of networking ...
Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Get industry insights, education opportunities and more this June in Rosemont, Illinois. The Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s annual summer meeting is returning to Rosemont, Illinois this June! Taking place June 23-24, 2026, this meeting is meant to help your team stay ahead with industry insights, practical education ...
Levelling the paying field
By Emma Peterson. A recent government decision to reform payment law is set up to help small businesses thrive. In the U.K. government’s recently decision about retention in construction contracts, they also made key changes to reform long-standing payment laws. To get a better understanding of what the payment ...
Recognizing excellence in roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 RCMA Project of the Year Award Program is looking for projects that showcase the best of roof coatings! Last year, the Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) gave out their first-ever Project of the Year Award, which Brazos Urethane took home gold in for their ...
Construction law insights and updates from May 2026
By Emma Peterson. Staying ahead of joint employer rules, bid liability, cost escalation language and more. For many contractors, managing the legal and operational side of their roofing businesses often takes a back burner to their passion for their trade and craft. However, this can cause problems down the ...
U.K. government announces plans to ban retentions in construction contracts
By Emma Peterson. How the end of retention clauses protects cashflow and small businesses. Recently, U.K. government officials made a landmark decision to ban retention clauses in construction contracts. This is a change that National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been advocating and campaigning for years. To learn more ...
Getting to know your roof
By Emma Peterson. Curious about the roof over your head? Keep reading to learn about roofing basics! For many homeowners, they will only deal with a reroofing project once or twice in their lifetimes. Because of this, many homeowners don’t know much about their roof and what roof care ...
