Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO
How proper ventilation supports healthier indoor air
By Karen L. Edwards. What happens above the ceiling line can impact moisture control and long-term health inside the home. Indoor air quality conversations often center on air purifiers, HVAC upgrades or cleaning routines, but some of the most consequential factors are hidden well above eye level. At GAF, roofing ...
Inside the Superdome at CertainTeed’s Business Builders Workshop
By Karen Edwards. It was a fabulous day of learning, networking and community. RoofersCoffeeShop® recently had the privilege of attending the CertainTeed Business Builders Workshop at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, held at the start of January. What an incredible experience it was — an immersive day ...
Gaining a decisive edge in a competitive market
By Karen L. Edwards. A smarter way to bid on new builds is reshaping the game for roofing pros. There’s no slowdown in sight for residential construction, and with every new development comes an opportunity for roofing contractors ready to scale up. But bidding on these developments can be tricky: ...
Why gravel still matters on modern roofs
By Karen L. Edwards. A closer look at how a familiar layer of stone continues to support performance, protection and trust in commercial roofing systems. Step onto any urban rooftop and you may spot a familiar workhorse under your feet: gravel. Far from a decorative afterthought, that stone layer reflects ...
The power of ICF construction
By Emma Peterson. From storm protection to fire resistance and energy efficiency, learn about the benefits of working with insulated concrete forms. Over the years, we’ve seen a variety of changes in the roofing and construction industries as products and technology advance. One big example of this is the move ...
How ServiceTitan is unlocking efficiency in residential roofing
By Karen L. Edwards. Spec-based Estimate Templates is the latest technology helping roofing companies work more efficiently and accurately. At the recent ServiceTitan Pantheon conference, I had the pleasure of sitting in on some roofing-specific sessions that gave insight into the challenges that are holding roofing contractors back as ...
Karen Edwards to represent RoofersCoffeeShop® at ServiceTitan’s Pantheon
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The event brings together thought leaders, ServiceTitan team members and thousands of contractors for two days of learning, networking and inspiration. RoofersCoffeeShop is proud to announce that Karen Edwards, COO of The Coffee Shops™, will be attending ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 2025 taking place at the Anaheim Convention ...
METALCON Online and MetalCoffeeShop Presents... Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal
Join MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) and METALCON as we bring a leading group of metal contractors to talk about the state of the metal industry. Erectors, general contractors, roofing and siding professionals talk about the current demands for metal buildings and facades. Karen Edwards, MCS COO leads the panel as they cover the increasing ...
Breaking records and advancing roofing in Florida
By Karen L. Edwards. The 2025 FRSA Convention proved to be the busiest one ever with record breaking attendance. The 2025 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo was a testament to the industry’s eagerness to learn about new products and technologies as well as discovering what the future holds for ...
Metal buildings take the spotlight in Charlotte
By Karen Edwards. Networking tips, live broadcasting and meaningful awards made the 2025 MBCEA Conference one to remember. The 56th annual MBCEA Conference brought together metal contractors, erectors and manufacturers in Charlotte, North Carolina for three days of learning and networking opportunities. The event included activities for two industry associations, the Metal ...
