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Building a business customers can trust
By Emma Peterson. Heidi J. Ellsworth joins Duct Tape Marketing to explore how community, content and authentic relationships can help small businesses thrive in the age of AI. In 2005, Duct Tape Marketing launched a podcast. The goal was to “help small business owners and the marketers who serve them build clear ...
A decade of roofing trends
By Emma Peterson. This report showcases the trends shaping roofing and gives unique insights into how the industry has grown in the last ten years. Over the last 10 years, the RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Report, sponsored by QXO since 2022, has provided key insights into what contractors are seeing and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches RoofersCoffeeShop.global connecting roofing professionals worldwide
The new international platform brings global roofing news, projects, products and industry connections together in one digital destination. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.global in conjunction with the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD). It ...
New tariffs on Canadian imports - What roofing contractors should watch
By The Coffee Shops®. New tariffs on Canadian imports could affect construction costs and supply chains, making it important for roofing contractors to monitor pricing, supplier updates and project planning. Roofing contractors already are navigating a challenging business environment, and a new round of tariffs on certain Canadian imports could add another ...
Olin and Huntsman announce transformative merger of equals to create a $12+ billion integrated North American chemicals leader
The combined company will benefit from a highly experienced management team and Board of Directors, drawing from both organizations. Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North ...
Contractors remain optimistic despite evolving market trends
By The Coffee Shops®. What roofing contractors should be watching. While the construction industry continues to expect growth in the months ahead, the latest data suggests that confidence is beginning to soften. For roofing contractors, this serves as an important reminder to keep a close eye on backlog, sales pipelines and market ...
Full agenda announced for the 2026 RCMA Fall Meeting
By Alex Tolle. Coatings professionals can explore two days of education, technical sessions and networking. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has released the full agenda for its 2026 Fall Meeting, bringing manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and industry leaders together for education, collaboration and networking. The event will take place October 7-8, 2026, ...
The WAGES Act could help contractors invest in their workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Proposed legislation would create a payroll tax credit designed to reduce the cost of registered apprenticeship programs for roofing contractors and other employers. Finding and retaining skilled workers remains a major challenge for roofing contractors, making long-term workforce development an important industry priority for the National Roofing ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of its Canadian microsite in partnership with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and ...
AI construction continues to soar
ACA’s summer economic forecast predicts no relief from high inflation and elevated interest rates in the short-term for construction, but recession unlikely. The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team expects inflation and interest rates to remain elevated throughout 2026—not helping construction in the short-term. The prediction is included in ACA’s ...
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