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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Stopping snow before it slides
By Emma Peterson. Roofing professionals discuss designing snow retention systems to protect buildings, property and people. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Tony Abate and Nick Piontek for a conversation about snow retention systems. Tony is the manager at Richards Building Supply in ...
When your company grows beyond you
By Emma Peterson. How succession planning and fractional advisors help owners secure their legacy and their company’s future. In the trades, businesses often start as small, family-owned operations. And when these businesses are small, it’s natural that many owners find themselves wearing multiple hats and managing a seemingly endless ...
How SPFA brings the industry together
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with SPFA’s Lisa Smith on how SPFA empowers contractors and members through education, resources, events and more. Founded in 1987, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is a national 501(c)6 trade association. Their mission is to provide support to contractors, manufacturers, distributors and other professionals ...
The role of technology in staying competitive
By Emma Peterson. The importance of technology in both business marketing and employee retention. In the modern world, especially as a business, technology is no longer an option, it is a requirement for staying competitive. To dive into how this applies for roofing contractors and professionals, Randy Chaffee of ...
Simplifying skylights
By Emma Peterson. Johns Manville’s skylight program helps contractors integrate daylighting solutions into commercial roofing systems. With factors like rising energy costs and new environmental regulations, efficient building performance is more important than ever. That's why Johns Manville has partnered with Logistics Lighting to create energy-efficient daylighting solutions. To learn ...
Set your business up for success
By Emma Peterson. Seasoned business consultant John Kenney dives into the traits of top-performing contractors. With over 45 years of experience as a contractor in the field prior to switching to his current role as a consultant, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group has seen a lot of businesses succeed, ...
Four generations of roofers and counting
By Emma Peterson. O’Donnell Roofing Co. has delivered high-quality craftsmanship and service to families for over a century. It’s not uncommon to find family businesses in the roofing industry, but even in their Havertown community, a 102-year-old family legacy is impressive. To learn more about the legacy that O’Donnell ...
Roofing at the start of 2026
By Emma Peterson. Justin Koscher of PIMA walks through the Market Index Survey for Reroofing Q1 2026 results. 2026 has already been a rollercoaster of a year with new regulation changes and geopolitical factors impacting every part of our lives – including how we conduct business in the roofing ...
It’s time for the summer of soccer!
By Emma Peterson. Join Heritage Landscape Supply Group for their 2026 XTV Soccer tour! The World Cup is coming to the United States and Heritage Landscape Supply Group (HLSG) is helping you count down the days with their 2026 XTV Soccer tour! This tour is a great opportunity for ...
Celebrate the roofing industry this June
By Emma Peterson. National Roofing Week 2026 will be June 7-13 and it’s the perfect time to show your roofing pride! Each year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosts an event called National Roofing Week. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the “essential role roofs ...
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