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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Fuel your business and get a chance to win an unforgettable getaway!
By Emma Peterson. QXO’s latest promotion rewards contractors with fuel incentives and the opportunity to win a personalized vacation package for simply doing business as usual. Want to get a chance to earn when you fuel up your vehicle? QXO’s Fuel the Journey promotion is helping you “put money back ...
In the face of extreme weather, Unified Steel holds strong
By Emma Peterson. Stone Coated Roofing provides advanced protection against wind, fire, hail and long-term environmental exposure. Recently, the weather has been growing more intense with colder colds, hotter hots and higher winds. And thanks to the El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean, the extreme weather is not ...
The secret to managing commercial roofing projects
By Emma Peterson. Having the right commercial supplier is a gamechanger when it comes to avoiding costly delays and extended timelines. In the world of roofing and construction timing can make or break a project. Because if you have a subcrew scheduled, a crane booked, a building closed down and ...
Project profile: San Juan Capistrano
By Emma Peterson. Faced with increasing wildfire threats, homeowners are discovering the value of installing stone-coated steel roofing. For many people the 2025 Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires were a harsh wake-up call to the risks of living in the fire-prone region of Southern California. And for good reason. These ...
Racing to the top
By Emma Peterson. How roofing helped Rudy Gutierrez reach a drag racing dream. Shell Roofing Solutions Group, based out of Chino, California, is known for its wide variety of services, including new roof construction, re-roofing, roof restoration, skylight retrofit, roof care and roof assessments. The company is led by president/CEO Rudy ...
July 2026 legal updates
By Emma Peterson. Learn about new noncompete limits, immigration policies, warranty provisions and more with this month’s Cotney Brief! Trent Cotney is well-known in the roofing industry for his expertise in roofing litigation and arbitration. He is a partner at leading legal firm Adams and Reese and has defended ...
A high-stakes HVAC upgrade done right
By Emma Peterson. A fan array retrofit helped a children's hospital enhance indoor air quality, maintain continuous operation and save millions. With patients coming in every day with different health conditions and often compromised immune systems, clean air is a key part of a successful treatment. As an OpenMedScience article ...
Helping independent contractors thrive on their own terms
By Emma Peterson. How FEI Group’s member-driven approach supports contractors in roofing, flooring, traffic safety and beyond. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Graham Howerton about his company – the FEI Group. Today, the FEI Group is known as “the strongest member-driven organization ...
Building trust and community on the RCAW show floor
By Emma Peterson. Tim Cossette shares insights into the value of RCAW, the power of networking and the importance of industry collaboration. A couple months ago, The Coffee Shops™ crew was at the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW)’s 2026 trade show. This year’s show was bigger than ever, with ...
Bringing pools, patios and hardscapes together
By Emma Peterson. This webinar explores the growing demand for integrated pool, patio and hardscape designs and the best practices that help ensure lasting performance. In a new OutdoorTalk™ on August 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Karol Weyman hosts a panel of experts from Noble Tile ...
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