Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer

By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...

The power of standing out

January 16, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. How Dave Harrison went from starting his first business at age 10 to helping others build theirs. Today, Dave Harrison is known as the managing director of Dave Harrison Consulting, a member of the Board of Directors for National Roofing Partners and the creator of industry ...

Fast set up and strong support

January 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about how eBility’s team uses their time tracking software to set you and your business up for success. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio Expo, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a live soundstage sponsored by Heritage. At the soundstage we got the chance to ...

A first-timer's guide to IRE 2026

January 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Attending the International Roofing Expo for the first time? Don’t be intimidated by the variety of events and sessions there are to explore! The 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) will be held in Las Vegas January 20-22, 2026! This is one of the biggest annual roofing ...

IRE 2026 is almost here!

January 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. What to expect from this year’s international roofing expo. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the premier and largest expo dedicated to the roofing industry. Whether you’re a contractor or industry professional, IRE is the place to be! With countless education sessions, networking events and booths ...

Elevate expands in 2025

January 13, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how industry leader Elevate is expanding its metal operations and offerings for contractors this year. For the last four decades, Elevate has been a go-to choice for metal roofing and architectural projects. Its extensive portfolio includes solutions for roofing, walls and edge metal that work for ...

Navigating current trends

January 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...

The power of company culture

January 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about the importance of aligning your hiring with your company goals. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions and Erika Teasley of Stonescape Steel Roofing & Exteriors for a conversation about developing ...

Build a better roof system with TopSpec coatings

January 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. How SRS and TopShield support contractors with the TopSpec fluid-applied roof systems. The coatings and fluid-applied roofing market is rapidly growing as building owners and managers look for more sustainable and economical solutions to aging roofs. This makes it an attractive opportunity for roofing contractors who are ...

Products that work year-round with you

January 10, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. At SOPREMA, they know the roofing project doesn’t wait for ideal conditions. That’s why they design products that perform even in the harshest conditions. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Darci Kunard, SOPREMA’s national sales manager, sat down for a conversation ...