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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The rise of cold-formed steel
By Emma Peterson. Learn why this building material is popular with manufacturers, contractors and building owners alike. While it’s been around for decades, cold-formed steel, which refers to metal that is manufactured at room temperature, wasn’t an incredibly popular building material until the last decade. Today, it is used in ...
How Heritage is leading the outdoor industry
By Emma Peterson. Through key partnerships and initiatives, Heritage is uplifting outdoor living professionals around the country. Founded in 2018, Heritage’s vision is to form a “network of the best independent distributors to provide exceptional customer service while increasing our value as a trusted growth partner to top manufacturers in ...
Where robots fit into roofing
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with John Kenney on preparing for the integration of robotics and automation. In a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Karen Edwards sat down with John Kenney to talk about robotics and automation in the roofing industry. John is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group ...
Modern subcontractor management
By Emma Peterson. How strong agreements and thorough documentation help you avoid misclassification and immigration issues. With tightening work regulations, both related to immigration and general compliance, it is more important than ever that contractors make sure their subcontractor agreements and documents are in order. To learn about the do’s ...
From McMansions to green homes: Modern homeowner priorities
By Emma Peterson. In this Contractor Outlook, we dive into what today’s homeowners really want alongside Allison Hadley. Allison Hadley is the spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), a home warranty provider in the United States. Allison was commissioned by AHS to conduct independent consumer research in the home ...
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 ...
Conference highlights from ABAA 2026
By Emma Peterson. Two days of learning, networking and industry recognition. At the beginning of May, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) brought building enclosures professionals from across the industry together for their annual conference. Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota this year, the conference featured a full schedule of networking ...
Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Get industry insights, education opportunities and more this June in Rosemont, Illinois. The Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s annual summer meeting is returning to Rosemont, Illinois this June! Taking place June 23-24, 2026, this meeting is meant to help your team stay ahead with industry insights, practical education ...
Levelling the paying field
By Emma Peterson. A recent government decision to reform payment law is set up to help small businesses thrive. In the U.K. government’s recently decision about retention in construction contracts, they also made key changes to reform long-standing payment laws. To get a better understanding of what the payment ...
Recognizing excellence in roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 RCMA Project of the Year Award Program is looking for projects that showcase the best of roof coatings! Last year, the Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) gave out their first-ever Project of the Year Award, which Brazos Urethane took home gold in for their ...
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