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Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!
By Emma Peterson. From an interactive cool roofing exhibit to solar panels on the roof, OMSI is teaching about sustainable development by example. If you grew up in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the odds are pretty high that you took a field trip to the Oregon Museum of Science ...
Roofers supporting community during immigration uncertainty
By Dani Sheehan. As immigration enforcement actions unfold in California, the roofing industry is standing in solidarity with its workforce – advocating for legal clarity, fair treatment and the stability of the communities in which they live and work. As peaceful protests continue in Los Angeles, California, following recent immigration ...
Top May articles: Insights from industry leaders and exciting product overviews
By Emma Peterson. Explore the top ten May articles from The Coffee Shops™! This past month we saw a variety of articles make it onto our top ten list! From sharing heartwarming stories about brands giving back to their communities to informational articles about products and industry shifts, here at ...
The Roofing Alliance continues to give back
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance Spring Meeting offered meaningful updates, outstanding networking and renewed energy for the year ahead. The April 2025 Roofing Alliance Member Meeting, held at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, delivered vital industry updates and highlighted the growing impact of the Roofing Alliance’s core ...
Top April articles: Celebrating industry successes, kindness and insights
By Emma Peterson. Count down the top 10 articles published at The Coffee Shops™ in the last month! In April we heard stories from all over the industry that inspired us, both for our next projects and for the power of our community. In an article by Coffee Shops writer Jesse Sanchez, ...
From the Holy Roller to solar power: The Vatican City’s green initiatives
By Emma Peterson. Following Pope Francis’ Fratello Sole motu propio, the Vatican City moves forward with the installation of more solar panels. We all heard about the Popemobile (also called the Holy Roller) going green last year as part of his initiative to move towards zero carbon emissions, but you might not ...
Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
More than a business: Roofing acts of good
By Emma Peterson. Four stories of roofers going above and beyond to support their communities. One of our favorite things to highlight here at The Coffee Shops™ is the wonderful acts of kindness that are performed by roofers all over the industry. From donations and charity auctions to reroofing projects, there are ...
Top January stories: Honoring industry legends, redefining modern construction and the importance of proactive care
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) newsroom this past month. As we ring in the new year, there are new trends and news just around the corner to shake up the metal industry for 2025. This month our readers showed a great interest in ...
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