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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Emma Peterson is a senior content developer at The Coffee Shops™. Raised in the dreary and fantastical Pacific Northwest, she graduated in 2024 from Pacific University in Oregon with a degree in creative writing and minors in graphic design and Chinese language. Between overthinking everything a little bit, including this bio, she enjoys watching movies with friends, attending concerts and trying to cook new recipes.
Latest Spanish Content
Lo mejor de FRSA 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo.
Un vistazo a las conexiones, conversaciones y el sentido de comunidad que se vivieron en FRSA 2026.
A principios de junio, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) celebró su esperada Convención y Expo. Considerado el evento regional de roofing más grande ...
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FRSA 2026 highlights
By Emma Peterson.
A look at the connections, conversations and community at FRSA 2026.
At the beginning of June, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) held their much-anticipated Convention and Expo. The biggest regional roofing show in the United States, the event saw hundreds of exhibitors and ...
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Celebra la industria del roofing este junio
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.
¡La Semana Nacional del Roofing 2026 se llevará a cabo del 7 al 13 de junio y es el momento perfecto para mostrar tu orgullo por la industria del roofing!
Cada año, la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) organiza un evento llamado National ...
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Latest International Content
It’s time to Cut the Dust
By Emma Peterson.
Learn how NFRC is working to protect roofers from harmful silica dust exposure.
In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the chance to sit down with Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss their Cut the Dust campaign. ...
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Join the leading international roofing organisation
By Emma Peterson.
How IFD creates opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge sharing that strengthens the global roofing industry.
Since their founding in 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has served as a unifying network between national roofing associations, industry partners and technical experts all working towards ...
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Contracts and payment laws: Getting over the finish line
By Emma Peterson.
NFRC’s James Talman on momentum, parliament and what comes next for U.K. contract and payment law.
Recently, James Talman of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) stopped by RoofersCoffeeShop.uk for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® all about the recent change in how the government manages retentions ...
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Latest Canada Content
Underlayment is more than a checkbox
By Emma Peterson.
Bob Woykin shares why underlayment plays a critical role in the long-term performance of roofs.
Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Bob Woykin, the director of sales for Sentry Building Innovations' Canadian market. In this role, Bob focuses on “connecting product performance with real-world jobsite ...
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The power of a global community
By Emma Peterson.
Dirk Bollwerk talks about connecting roofers around the world and advancing the global industry.
In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk to learn about the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) and the vital work it ...
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You’re invited to CRCA’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting!
By Emma Peterson.
Celebrate 65 years of networking and learning in Québec City at the end of May 2026.
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is hosting their National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from May 28-30, 2026, in Québec City, Québec. This milestone event brings roofing professionals ...
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