Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Turn the mundane magical with artificial stone
By Emma Peterson. Artificial stone is growing in popularity, and rightfully so! From versatility to durability and affordability, this is a great option for your next project. For many homeowners, a rock is something that gets in their way when doing routine yard work, like replanting flowers. But the right ...
Take your Tapco bender to the next level
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Tapco’s brake accessories boost efficiency when metal bending. Tapco Tools’ metal bending brakes have become known in the roofing and construction industries for their durability, portability and accuracy. With over 50 years of engineering experience behind them, these brakes “help contractors work smarter, faster and ...
See you at World of Concrete 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Join Marlin Fishe, Bridget Wilson, Jorge Rodriguez and countless other professionals at the industry’s only tradeshow dedicated to the concrete and masonry industries Recently, The Coffee Shops™ partnered up with Tremco to give away a few World of Concrete Education Super Passes! These passes give attendees access ...
Transform your marketing with data
By Emma Peterson. Data-driven strategies are the future of contractor marketing and sales success. Get ready for a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), airing on January 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET)! This episode, “Stop Chasing Leads. Start Using Data.,” will be all about how high-quality data ...
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 ...
