Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
SRS is taking a lucky contractor out to the ball game!
By Emma Peterson. Earn account credit and get a chance to go to the 2026 World Series with SRS Distribution’s Triple Play Promo! SRS Distribution is running a limited-time promotion for users opening a new credit account! This promotion gives you a chance to earn up to $3,000 of ...
An impact beyond the industry: The 2025 Irrigation Show
By Emma Peterson. Irrigation Association’s work with the Plant for Life program is helping give back to vital communities This year, the OutdoorCoffeeShop™ crew had the chance to attend the Irrigation Show for the first time! Our team had a great time exploring the expo floor, attending informative sessions and ...
Growing as one industry
By Emma Peterson. Industry experts break down the economic, technological and industry shifts to watch this year. During the second day of the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), we got the chance to host a live Coffee Conversations with Julissa Chavez of SRS Distribution, Dean Curtis from Ingage and Jack ...
Roofing made simple
By Emma Peterson. The AskARoofer Minisodes break down key topics like fire-resistant metal, curb appeal and coatings into bite-sized podcast episodes. Curious about how the roof above your head works? Or maybe needing to get a new roof and not sure what you’re looking for? A great place to start ...
Insights into the 2026 coatings market
By Emma Peterson. Ryan Knippel discusses industry trends and what a major brand integration means for SOPREMA this year. In a recent CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Ryan Knippel, business development manager from SOPREMA, to talk about the state of the coatings industry and what SOPREMA has been ...
The power of fractional executive placement
By Emma Peterson. Learn how fractional executives can give your business the high-level expertise needed to grow. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Kristen McAlister of Cerius Executives to learn about fractional executive placement and how it can help construction companies build ...
Inside the 2025 Irrigation Show
By Emma Peterson. A look at the Irrigation Association’s dedication to serving the industry. Every year, the Irrigation Association (IA) hosts a trade show and education week with the goal of “support IA initiatives to benefit its members and the irrigation industry through advocacy and professional development.” Whether you ...
Celebrating the women of Chicagoland!
By Emma Peterson. CRCA is hosting an all-day event celebrating and uplifting Chicagoland Women in Roofing! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) was the first roofing contractor association formed in the U.S. with roots dating back to the 1870s. Originally created as an effort to rebuild the city in ...
More than just shingles
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the variety of careers and jobs available through the roofing industry. When most people think about their roof or the businesses that repair and install them, they probably think of handling shingles and a nail gun. But the roofing industry is far more than that, ...
The blueprints to success
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the basics of boosting your business with industry consultant and operations expert John Kenney! If you haven’t already heard of John Kenney, he is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group and a seasoned expert in contracting operations. Throughout his extensive career, John has helped contractors ...
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