By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
By Dani Sheehan. Discover authentic conversations, valuable education and a thriving community that connects professionals shaping the outdoor spaces we enjoy every day. The outdoor living industry is growing, evolving and connecting like never before – and now there’s a podcast dedicated to exploring it all. From the Ground Up ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
The Coffee Shops launch fourth Coffee Shop focused on outdoor living. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces a new website for the outdoor living industry, OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS). This new site is the latest online community for contractors and outdoor ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pantera Pros and NAHICA are shaping the future of roofing by creating community spaces for Hispanic professionals. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate, The Coffee Shops™ hosted some Hispanic trailblazers who are driving innovation, empowering their communities and paving the way for future ...
By Emma Peterson. From mental health care to workforce development and economic outlooks, this month we’ve been talking a lot about the future of roofing. Our Coffee Shops crew has been busy this month, publishing more than 200 articles across RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and CoatingsCoffeeShop! It can be hard to keep ...
The updated design offers a clean, user-friendly experience that highlights essential information in a visually engaging format. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces a refresh of its sister site AskARoofer (AAR) to deliver an improved experience for home and building owners. ...
By Emma Peterson. Looking for a way to make a roof more sustainable? Consider combining a green roof with a solar set up! There are a variety of ways to make a roof more sustainable, such as reflective roof coatings, living roofs and solar panels. These different strategies can ...
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Tres empresas de techado donan a sus comunidades mientras los estudiantes regresan a las aulas. A medida que los carros de carpool y los almuerzos empacados regresan a la rutina diaria, estas empresas de techado están aprovechando la oportunidad para ayudar a ...
By Emma Peterson. Check out five stories of roofing companies who went out of their way to keep our veterans safe and secure. A roof is more than just shingles and fasteners – it’s a safe home to rest and relax in after a long day. But for many of ...