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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
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 ...
Construction law insights and updates from May 2026
By Emma Peterson. Staying ahead of joint employer rules, bid liability, cost escalation language and more. For many contractors, managing the legal and operational side of their roofing businesses often takes a back burner to their passion for their trade and craft. However, this can cause problems down the ...
U.K. government announces plans to ban retentions in construction contracts
By Emma Peterson. How the end of retention clauses protects cashflow and small businesses. Recently, U.K. government officials made a landmark decision to ban retention clauses in construction contracts. This is a change that National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been advocating and campaigning for years. To learn more ...
Getting to know your roof
By Emma Peterson. Curious about the roof over your head? Keep reading to learn about roofing basics! For many homeowners, they will only deal with a reroofing project once or twice in their lifetimes. Because of this, many homeowners don’t know much about their roof and what roof care ...
Show off your crew’s mettle
By Emma Peterson. No edits, no filters, just your crew’s hard work on a national stage. SRS Distribution is one of the leading distributors of building products in the United States. With over 450 branches across the country, they are committed to serving their customers to their best ability. ...
NWIR Oregon is keeping busy!
By Emma Peterson. A look at the Oregon National Women in Roofing Council’s recent calendar. Recently, the Oregon Council of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) sent out a snapshot of their recent and upcoming events – and they are certainly keeping busy! On April 21, they hosted their 2026 ...
GreenCare for Troops is celebrating 20 years!
By Emma Peterson. This program has been organizing and mobilizing outdoor professionals across the country in support of military families. 2026 marks two decades of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program! This program connects military families, whose loved ones are away from home serving our country, with outdoor professionals who ...
Roofing con orgullo
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres Celebra el Mes del Orgullo escuchando a profesionales LGBTQ+ de la industria hablar sobre autenticidad, comunidad e inclusión. Al acercarnos al Mes del Orgullo, reflexionamos sobre algunas de las conversaciones que hemos tenido la oportunidad de compartir con diferentes profesionales de la industria ...
Roofing Road Trips® has made it across the pond!
By Emma Peterson. James Talman on NFRC’s history, growth and mission to support UK tradespeople. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down for a discussion with James Talman, CEO of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and the first RoofersCoffeeShop.uk ...
ORCA’s mission in action
By Emma Peterson. How Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association supports contractors, vendors and industry partners statewide. The Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) was founded to support professionals in the roofing industry across Oklahoma state. To learn more about how they do this, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Avery Smith, the executive ...
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