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Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Immigration, roofing and the power of industry associations
By Emma Peterson. Learn how roofing associations are able to strengthen the industry by uniting our voices. Looking at the news today, it is impossible to ignore the continuous fluctuation of immigration policies in the United States. This nebulous environment has had a devastating impact on the roofing and construction ...
More than maintenance: Roof coatings today
CCS Influencer Will Lorenz shares his thoughts on the rise of coatings in the roofing industry. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: Hey there everyone, my name is Jenny ...
Why contractors are taking a fresh look at spray foam
By Dani Sheehan. As more contractors look for ways to differentiate themselves, spray foam roofing offers an opportunity to do more with less. Tight schedules, complex details and growing competition are pushing contractors to look for systems that simplify installation without sacrificing performance. During a recent conversation at Western Roofing ...
Push the industry forward by joining an association
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz says organizations like NRCA and Roofing Alliance are key to solving labor issues. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: Hi everyone, my name is Jenny ...
CoatingsCoffeeShop joins industry leaders at RCMA 2026 meeting in Las Vegas
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This year’s conversations reflected continued growth in roof coatings as building owners seek sustainable, cost-effective solutions and contractors look for ways to diversify their businesses. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
Anchoring the future of rooftop innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. A mobile showroom, rising code standards and growing demand are helping redefine what rooftop security means in today's evolving commercial roofing landscape. Justin Smith, national sales manager at Anchor Products, spoke at the RoofersCoffeeShop® soundstage during the 2025 Western Roofing Expo, where the company made a strong ...
Tips for success in 2026
CCS Influencer Will Lorenz shares his expert tips for finding success in the new year. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Dani Sheehan: Hi, I'm Dani Sheehan from CoatingsCoffeeShop and I'm ...
CoatingsCoffeeShop® joins industry leaders at RCMA 2026 meeting in Las Vegas
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Roof coatings are a strategic solution helping contractors grow, diversify and deliver long-term value to building owners. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner and sponsor, our team attended the event to ...
