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Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO
The power of ICF construction
By Emma Peterson. From storm protection to fire resistance and energy efficiency, learn about the benefits of working with insulated concrete forms. Over the years, we’ve seen a variety of changes in the roofing and construction industries as products and technology advance. One big example of this is the move ...
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
Sprayfoam 2025 showcases industry growth
By Karen L. Edwards. This versatile solution is being used in unique applications not only throughout the building envelope but also to bring nature to life. The CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) Crew recently attended the Sprayfoam 2025 show in Daytona Beach, Florida and were able to witness firsthand the growth in this industry. Our ...
Top October articles: Storm recovery, state of emergency scams and a star-spangled makeover
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss the most read articles on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ for October. Our top articles focused on the weather events throughout the East Coast and the storm recovery efforts. If your business was affected by Hurricane Helene, the Adams and Reese disaster and recovery team is ready to help ...
Finding the path to roofing
By Emma Peterson. You do not choose the roofing industry; the industry chooses you! Recently, The Coffee Shops’ crew members Karen Edwards and Megan Ellsworth had the opportunity to be interviewed about their journeys in the roofing industry. Karen didn’t plan on working in the industry. She shared in her ...
Our roofing Super Bowl
240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...
Roofing the World’s Largest Orb
By Karen L. Edwards It may be the future of entertainment, but like every other building, it still needs a roof. Las Vegas is known for the experiences it brings to millions of visitors each year and one of its newest additions promises to deliver. The new orb-shaped ...
RCS Representing at Roofing Day 2024
The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...
The Future is Bright at SkillsUSA
By Karen Edwards. Thousands of youths looking to enter the trades compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. The RoofersCoffeeShop® crew is representing the roofing industry for its first-time participating in the SkillsUSA Techspo and competitions. The National Roofing Contractors Association was instrumental in working with SkillsUSA ...
Day Three, That's a Wrap!
Highlights from the last day of IRE 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day three of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: This is late night with Karen Edwards and we at RoofersCoffeeShop, are going to talk about the ...
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