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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Conference highlights from ABAA 2026
By Emma Peterson. Two days of learning, networking and industry recognition. At the beginning of May, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) brought building enclosures professionals from across the industry together for their annual conference. Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota this year, the conference featured a full schedule of networking ...
Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Get industry insights, education opportunities and more this June in Rosemont, Illinois. The Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s annual summer meeting is returning to Rosemont, Illinois this June! Taking place June 23-24, 2026, this meeting is meant to help your team stay ahead with industry insights, practical education ...
Levelling the paying field
By Emma Peterson. A recent government decision to reform payment law is set up to help small businesses thrive. In the U.K. government’s recently decision about retention in construction contracts, they also made key changes to reform long-standing payment laws. To get a better understanding of what the payment ...
Recognizing excellence in roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 RCMA Project of the Year Award Program is looking for projects that showcase the best of roof coatings! Last year, the Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) gave out their first-ever Project of the Year Award, which Brazos Urethane took home gold in for their ...
Construction law insights and updates from May 2026
By Emma Peterson. Staying ahead of joint employer rules, bid liability, cost escalation language and more. For many contractors, managing the legal and operational side of their roofing businesses often takes a back burner to their passion for their trade and craft. However, this can cause problems down the ...
U.K. government announces plans to ban retentions in construction contracts
By Emma Peterson. How the end of retention clauses protects cashflow and small businesses. Recently, U.K. government officials made a landmark decision to ban retention clauses in construction contracts. This is a change that National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been advocating and campaigning for years. To learn more ...
Getting to know your roof
By Emma Peterson. Curious about the roof over your head? Keep reading to learn about roofing basics! For many homeowners, they will only deal with a reroofing project once or twice in their lifetimes. Because of this, many homeowners don’t know much about their roof and what roof care ...
Show off your crew’s mettle
By Emma Peterson. No edits, no filters, just your crew’s hard work on a national stage. SRS Distribution is one of the leading distributors of building products in the United States. With over 450 branches across the country, they are committed to serving their customers to their best ability. ...
NWIR Oregon is keeping busy!
By Emma Peterson. A look at the Oregon National Women in Roofing Council’s recent calendar. Recently, the Oregon Council of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) sent out a snapshot of their recent and upcoming events – and they are certainly keeping busy! On April 21, they hosted their 2026 ...
GreenCare for Troops is celebrating 20 years!
By Emma Peterson. This program has been organizing and mobilizing outdoor professionals across the country in support of military families. 2026 marks two decades of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program! This program connects military families, whose loved ones are away from home serving our country, with outdoor professionals who ...
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