Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Kickstarting roofing careers
By Emma Peterson. NBRCA’s training programs provide aspiring roofing professionals with a clear roadmap to success. Each province and territory in Canada has its own apprenticeship program, designed to introduce new individuals to the trades and help them get their career started. As Express Employment Officials puts it, “Apprenticeships ...
How hard work and a childhood dream shaped this welder
By Emma Peterson. Mikala Sposito took top honors at the SkillsUSA competition. Now, she turns her sights to the 2026 WorldSkills Competition. When Mikala Sposito, a 21-year-old student at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Michigan, entered the U.S.A. Weld Trials earlier this year, she was ready to put her best foot forwards ...
From Læsø to Jiāodōng : The global legacy of seaweed roofing
By Emma Peterson. With examples still standing after hundreds of years, seaweed-roofed structures showcase remarkable durability, natural insulation and environmental benefits. Historically, humans have built homes out of the materials around them, often using grasses and other fibers as a roofing material. In an article for the Journal of Asian ...
Reroofing with wildfire protection in mind
By Emma Peterson. Combining fire resistance, wind protection and lasting curb appeal, Unified Steel® provided an ideal solution for a homeowner living in a wildfire-prone region. 2025 did not kick off well for homeowner Tilo Martin and his neighbors. Tilo’s home sits in the Pacific Palisades – the part of California that ...
Safety, quality and innovation: What sets AquaStar Pool Products apart
By Emma Peterson. AquaStar's Bryan Chrissan explains how thoughtful engineering, rigorous testing and user-focused design are driving innovation throughout the pool industry. While we were at the Everything Under the Sun show earlier this year, we got the chance to interview Bryan Chrissan, a national technical sales manager at AquaStar ...
Showcasing the power of spray foam
By Emma Peterson. Spray foam roofing’s role in bringing an iconic landmark to life. Spray foam roofing is one of the most energy efficient and multifaceted roofing materials on our current market. And there’s no better example of the performance benefits of spray foam than the work done by Commercial ...
The business benefits of recycling
By Emma Peterson. Beyond keeping materials out of landfills, roof recycling programs are helping contractors save money and streamline logistics. Recycling has long been a cornerstone of the sustainability movement, but did you know that the benefits of recycling extend beyond the environment? To learn more about how commercial roof ...
What the numbers reveal about roof restorations
By Emma Peterson. By analyzing more than 100 commercial roofing projects, APOC and Cotney Consulting Group uncovered compelling data showing how restoration can improve labor efficiency and increase profit potential. Earlier this year, APOC and Cotney Consulting Group released a Roof Restoration Index that showcased market research relating to the ...
From soil to sprinklers and everything in between
By Emma Peterson. 4 common irrigation challenges and the tools that help outdoor contractors overcome them. On the surface, irrigation is simple – get the water to the plants. But in reality, there are quite a few different factors to account for when setting up an irrigation system! Things like ...
Honrando el pasado y construyendo el futuro en METALCON 2026
Por Emma Peterson., traducido por Alberto Torres. METALCON celebra su 35.º aniversario con exhibiciones especiales, eventos para establecer conexiones, premios de la industria y celebraciones para toda la comunidad. En 2026, METALCON celebra 35 años como uno de los principales eventos para los profesionales de la construcción con metal. ...
