Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Protecting the future of coatings with education
By Emma Peterson. BITEC®’s Shane Millwood discusses the importance of helping contractors understand proper product selection and installation practices. With the advent of new, more powerful products like BITEC®’s Storm Breaker™ coating system, the coatings market has never been more popular among contractors and building owners . But with that ...
The restructuring of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation, a consulting firm specifically focused on providing insight and data to the engineering, construction and built environment ...
When homeowners do their homework
By Emma Peterson. With more homeowners researching roofing systems before making a purchase, contractors must be ready to provide deeper insights and expert guidance. In the last few years, more and more homeowners have begun doing their own research about roofing materials and products. This is in large part due ...
Understanding the role of the PIMA survey
By Emma Peterson. This Quarterly Market Index Survey offers a clearer picture of contractor confidence, market conditions and future opportunities. Every quarter, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) releases a survey sharing insights into the state of the reroofing market. This survey, aptly called the Market Index Survey for Reroofing, ...
The science of roofing
By Emma Peterson. How chemical testing helps verify formulations, troubleshoot performance issues and ensure regulatory compliance. In the roofing industry, we’ve all heard about mechanical performance tests. From ASTM’s impact rating to UL's fire classifications and beyond, there’s a lot of ways to see how a product will ...
URCA resources for contractors
By Emma Peterson. Three of the many ways that this association supports its members. The Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA) was founded to “support and improve the roofing industry in Utah through a combination of educational trainings (including safety, products, insurance, legal, and business classes), networking opportunities, government affairs group ...
AI in action
By Emma Peterson. This webinar offers real-world lessons from metal building contractors on how AI can improve your operations. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it’s finding its way into more and more sectors of the roofing industry. To talk about where AI is cropping up in the metal ...
Understanding the 2026 August legal landscape
By Emma Peterson. The latest Cotney Brief helps contractors stay ahead of evolving legal and business challenges with insights on tariffs, claims management, documentation practices and project risk mitigation. Every day there are legal decisions being made that change the way the world operates. But it can be a lot ...
Honoring the past and building the future at METALCON 2026
By Emma Peterson. METALCON is celebrating its 35th anniversary with special exhibits, networking events, industry awards and community celebrations! 2026 marks 35 years of METALCON – the leading event for metal construction professionals. And this year’s show has a variety of special events planned to both celebrate this milestone ...
Aiding roofers at every stage of their career
By Emma Peterson. Through apprenticeship programs, industry training and career advancement resources, RCABC is creating pathways for both new and experienced roofers to succeed. Across Canada, apprenticeships are key for building job security and careers for young people as well as for ensuring that our tradespeople are trained and ready. ...
