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New HelioVolta Report: Poor project quality increases lifetime solar energy costs by more than 20%
The 2026 SolarGrade PV Health Report analyzes nearly 8 GW of solar assets and debuts the HelioVolta Quality Standard Awards, honoring Onyx Renewables and Greenskies Clean Energy. HelioVolta, an independent provider of field inspections and technical services for solar and energy storage projects, today published its fourth annual SolarGrade PV Health ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches RoofersCoffeeShop.global connecting roofing professionals worldwide
The new international platform brings global roofing news, projects, products and industry connections together in one digital destination. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.global in conjunction with the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD). It ...
Waterproofing, restoration and coatings contractors find opportunities in the parking industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Making room for innovation beyond traditional markets. Some of the best business opportunities come from looking beyond our own industries. Throughout my time at the National Parking Association Convention, I was reminded that many of the challenges faced by parking professionals mirror those faced by contractors working in ...
B3C Fuel Solutions introduces Hydro Lubrication: Redefining lubrication through the engineering of water
Water-based lubrication platform uses water with specialized chemistry to advance lubrication performance, sustainability and efficiency for PAG level performance at much lower cost. Meaningful innovation in lubrication must improve the attributes that matter most: wear, friction, heat handling, vibration, biodegradability and sustainability, while addressing logistics and cost. The field of tribology, ...
Top September articles: Safety, business growth and new innovations
By Emma Peterson. Explore this month’s most popular roofing stories. As we enter the final quarter of 2026, it can be hard to keep up with everything that’s happened so far! From the surge of AI tools to the constantly evolving landscape that is global geopolitics, there's a lot ...
Parking structure service and maintenance creates long-term value
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In the business of asset preservation, developing long-term maintenance strategies is the key to success. One of the greatest benefits of attending industry events outside our own market segments is the opportunity to learn how other professionals approach the challenges of maintaining and protecting critical ...
Climate has shaped roof design for more than 1,000 years
By Emma Peterson. By examining centuries-old buildings and historical climate records, researchers found evidence that roof geometry evolved alongside changing snowfall conditions. As weather events continue to grow in extremity, there’s a lot of discussion going on about how we can build structures stronger so that they can withstand the ...
Women in parking continue to redefine leadership in a growing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Exploring new markets for growth. As part of CoatingsCoffeeShop®'s ongoing commitment to bringing business growth opportunities and market intelligence to protective coatings contractors, we are exploring industries that rely on waterproofing, restoration and protective coatings to maintain critical infrastructure. One of the best ways to ...
What FMI’s latest outlook report says about the industry
By Emma Peterson. Paul Trombitas breaks down three major trends that construction professionals should pay attention to. With changing regulations and constantly evolving economic situations, it can feel impossible to make predictions or plans about the future of the industry. But just because it feels impossible doesn’t mean it ...
Marketing fundamentals still matter in an AI-driven world
By The Coffee Shops®. How contractors can adapt their marketing while staying focused on proven customer journey principles. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to discuss how marketing is evolving for contractors and home improvement ...
