Roof Scout
Roofing pride and authenticity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how businesses can empower their teams by creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. Last month, we hosted a special Pride Month edition of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Tremco WTI! In the episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke with a panel of roofing experts and advocates from across the industry ...
Reinventing roofing sales
By Emma Peterson. Roof Scout debuts on the IRE stage with eCommerce innovation. One of the best parts of trade show season is getting to see all of our industry friends, both old and new. While at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), our editor Lauren White got the chance to catch ...
International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program
The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...
That’s a wrap on IRE 2025!
The Coffee Shops crew reflects on our favorite interactions, interviews, booths and moments of IRE 2025. Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the final day of the International Roofing Expo. Tim Ellsworth: My favorite story of IRE week happened today. I met ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
Día 1: Sesiones clave en IRE 2025
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo. El primer día de IRE está lleno de experiencia e innovación en la industria. Profesionales del sector de techado de todo el país se reúnen para un día completo de conocimientos, networking y estrategias visionarias en International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. Con ...
The Coffee Shops welcome Roof Scout!
Revolutionizing the future of roofing sales through the power of gamification. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education in the construction trades of roofing, metal and coatings, are pleased to welcome Roof Scout into their community. Roof Scout is transforming the way ...
Day 1: Key insights and sessions at IRE 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. The first day of IRE is packed with industry expertise and innovation. Roofing professionals from across the country are gathering for a full day of insights, networking and forward-thinking strategies at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. With sessions covering everything from safety leadership to sustainable practices, ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth kicks off Roof Scout’s new podcast as their first guest!
By Emma Peterson. From bulletin boards to The Coffee Shops, Heidi talks the RCS story, industry evolution and more. Here at The Coffee Shops, one of our favorite things is sitting down for a conversation with our many friends in the industry. From our longstanding Roofing Road Trips® series to our newest ...
