ICP Building Solutions Group
The post-winter protection playbook
By Jesse Sanchez. An upcoming OutdoorTalk™ will provide contractors with a practical, field-ready approach to restoring and protecting outdoor masonry after winter. In an upcoming OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman sits down with Scott Higginbotham of Stain-Proof by Dry-Treat to examine how winter conditions impact masonry surfaces and what contractors can do ...
How insurance requirements are shaping the future of roof restorations
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts discuss recent insurance shifts in Florida and what this means for the roof restoration market. In a recent CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by APOC, Megan Ellsworth spoke with industry leaders Johnny Walker, national technical manager of APOC, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE from SPFA 2026
Join CoatingsCoffeeShop® for a live Coffee Conversations at SPFA, sponsored by HandiFoam, as we bring together industry leaders to explore the forces shaping spray foam in construction. From growth across roofing, insulation and specialty applications to emerging innovations and evolving building codes, this discussion dives into what contractors need to ...
Innovations from APOC at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. A look at APOC's new products and programs designed to strengthen contractor success. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), our crew from The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity to host a live soundstage in the lobby (shoutout to our friends at SRS Distribution who sponsored ...
Restoration Trends for 2026 and Beyond
In this CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by APOC, industry leaders take a deep look at where the roof restoration market is headed right now and what’s driving change. We start with introductions and move quickly into the biggest trends shaping the sector, from economic pressures and sustainability priorities to the ...
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 ...
A better name for an even better product
By Dani Sheehan. With its unmatched traction and grip during installation, TUFF-GRIP™ reinforces APOC’s commitment to safety and high-performance underlayment technology. Contractors have relied on APOC’s synthetic underlayment for years under the well-known Gator-Skin™ name. Today, that same trusted performance has a new name: APOC TUFF-GRIP™ 30. While the name ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
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 ...
A sport court contractor’s guide to smarter evaluation, long-term planning and USTA grant success
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Information shared at the 2025 American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Technical Meeting offers a practical roadmap for contractors working with aging court infrastructure. While attending the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Technical Meeting, CoatingsCoffeeShop™ was able to attend several classes. We want to take the opportunity to share ...
