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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A decade of growth for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. A candid conversation with two founders of NWIR about how ten years has changed the perception of female professionals. With the amount of stressful news constantly around us, it can be hard to remember to celebrate the good news and progress being made. To put the good ...
The Cascade shingle is taking roofing to new heights
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how PABCO’s Cascade product line unites design and performance in one stunning shingle. While at the 2026 Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) show, we caught up with Lori Jerome, the marketing manager at PABCO Roofing Products, for a quick interview. Headquartered in Tacoma, ...
The power of apprenticeships: Niall at Dalton Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Niall’s story highlights the value and importance of apprenticeships. Across the roofing industry, labour and skill shortages have become a pressing issue. This shortage is due to a variety of factors, including struggle to connect incoming roofers with accessible training and our existing roofing tradespeople hitting ...
SRS delivers storm-ready supplies
By Emma Peterson. SRS Distribution keeps contractors equipped with the roofing materials and building products they need to rebuild in the aftermath of storms. By virtue of size and environmental diversity, the United States sees a lot of storms and natural phenomena. From tornadoes East of the Rocky Mountains and ...
Access the BSI Standards library
By Emma Peterson. Strengthen you knowledge of industry best practices with this new NFRC member resource. Established in 1892, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) supports over 1,500 roofing companies with technical guidance, advice and support. That support comes in many forms, including access to join a private medical insurance ...
Turn custom orders into custom gear
By Emma Peterson. You can turn material and product orders into custom tees, high-visibility shirts, hoodies and more for your crew. QXO is helping gear up your crew with this promotion! Between May 4, 2026, and July 2, 2026, you can earn gear with every U.S. purchase of CertainTeed, GAF, ...
The renaissance of roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. How roof coatings like IB Roof System’s acrylic and silicone products help contractors navigate labor, sustainability and economic trends. In today’s roofing market, there are three primary trends driving the demand for roofing solutions – labor, sustainability and economic instability. And in the face of these trends, ...
SkillsUSA from the student perspective
By Emma Peterson. Three students from Oregon share their SkillsUSA experiences and stories. This year, Lauren White, editor of The Coffee Shops™, had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Oregon SkillsUSA state competition. SkillsUSA competitions are fundamental and valuable opportunities for supporting the next generation of tradespeople as they grow ...
Training as the foundation of a stronger roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay talk about the importance of education in the industry. In a new episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Bob Moretti and Sarah Fay stop by The Coffee Shops™ for a conversation about the importance of training in the roofing industry. ...
Is AI coming for our jobs?
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman shares his thoughts on how AI will impact jobs and the larger workforce. As AI and automation increasingly become present in our daily lives, a common concern is that these technologies will take jobs away from people. This type of concern is not new. Every ...
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