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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Make estimating work for you
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to use digital tools to make the traditional estimating process more efficient and profitable. In the roofing industry, time truly is money and one of the big slow down points for many contractors is the estimating process. This is typically a tedious process that can ...
Why attending METALCON should be on your industry bucket list!
By Emma Peterson. If you’ve never been to a trade show of this size, don’t let it intimidate you! You do not want to miss the opportunities that these events provide. In 2024, METALCON was hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of October. Between networking events, educational sessions, skill ...
Mass timber meets modern innovation
By Emma Peterson. Learn how VaproShield is supporting sustainable construction with their SlopeShield Plus membrane. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Aaron Gould, the director of mass timber and sustainability at VaproShield, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to talk about mass timber construction. Today, mass timber construction is ...
Empowering women in the metal industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ATAS’ Leanne Slattery is working towards a more inclusive industry. Recently, while at the 2024 METALCON show, Karen Edwards of The Coffee Shops™ got to sit down with Leanne Slattery, a sales support manager at ATAS International, to discusst the current state of the metal ...
Keeping cool on the court
By Emma Peterson. CoolTop® courts balance the need for a high-performance surface with the push for sustainable options. Recently, the American Coatings Association (ACA) released their 2024 sustainability report. In this publication, ACA, which is a volunteer-based nonprofit trade association, highlighted members of their association’s work towards sustainable practices. This ...
Leaping into FinTech
By Emma Peterson. These new tech innovations coming out of Leap can boost your efficiency and simplify your sales process! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Craig Jones from Leap sat down with Karen Edwards to talk about innovation in roofing financial methods and technology. Craig joined Leap’s ...
Stay cool with Silicone44
By Emma Peterson. This roof coating from UNIFLEX makes cool roofs and a cooler planet. Cool roof technology is becoming more important as the effects of climate change become more apparent and critical. But what exactly is a cool roof, why is it so important and how do you create ...
Creating a technological ecosystem
By Emma Peterson. Streamline the costly and time-consuming process of estimating with this new tool from SRS! In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards spoke to Ashley Garcia and Kevin Carfa of SRS Distribution to talk about how they are revolutionizing the project estimating process for roofing professionals ...
Safety is more than liability protection
By Emma Peterson. Learn how making safety a part of your company culture can lead to a more cohesive team. Safety is a crucial part of any business, but especially in more high-risk fields such as roofing. Many contractors use guidelines such as OSHA to help them create the safety ...
Keeping up with a growing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Malco Tools equips contractors to keep up with the high demand for metal roofing with their efficient and precise products. The metal industry is growing rapidly, with metal roof installations accounting for just under one fifth of all roofing installations. This growth is hugely beneficial ...
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