Roofing Industry News
The year in trends
By Emma Peterson. Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of The Coffee Shops’ Trends Report on the roofing industry. As the year comes to a close, it is natural to start looking back. Whether you’re reflecting on those New Year’s resolutions you made, examining a curated playlist ...
We’re all in this together
By Emma Peterson. Find out how Expo Contratista is bringing together professionals from across different trade industries to make one another strong! The Coffee Shops™ crew joined in on the celebration this October when they attended the 2024 Expo Contratista! Sponsored by National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), Expo Contratista is ...
Tackling labor shortages with clever innovations
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how to overcome labor shortages with groundbreaking efficiency solutions. In a recent Coffee Conversations® from RoofersCoffeeShop®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth dives into product innovation and labor savings in the roofing industry. Joined by Wesley Sherrer from Hunter Panels and Tom Rhoads from Carlisle Construction Materials, the ...
Building homeowner trust through transparency
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Roofle has transformed lead generation, making the process easier for both contractors and homeowners. Just recently The Coffee Shops™ crew got the opportunity to explore the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)’s 46th annual trade show and expo! While there, we thoroughly enjoyed the two ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Releases 2024 Roofing Industry Trends Report
The 2024 Trends Report reveals contractors’ challenges and top needs in today’s industry RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the release of its latest Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by Beacon Building Products. This Trends Report, which gathered information from May ...
3 of the many hats the RCMA wears
By Emma Peterson. Associations like RCMA wear a lot of hats in the industry, here are three things they do and how they help contractors! In a new episode of CoatingsCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Ryan Blad, the treasurer for the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) took a break from ...
Roofing is women
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NWIR is building careers and supporting female-identifying people in roofing. The roofing industry has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but that demographic is shifting every day. A large proponent of this shift is the National Women in Roofing (NWIR), which is a volunteer-based organization ...
Getting to know the Gottrons
By Emma Peterson. Learn the story behind how the Gottron family became a powerhouse in the roofing industry with a legacy that spans three generations. This episode of Coffee Conversations saw Heidi J. Ellsworth heading East to the Duro-Last® headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. There, she sat down in person ...
Positive development to secure workforce development reforms
By Dani Sheehan. After passing the House with bipartisan support, your voice is needed to urge Congress to support the passage of A Stronger Workforce for America Act before the end of the year. Each year during Roofing Day in D.C., roofing professionals meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for ...
How company culture can be your business’s biggest asset
By Jesse Sanchez. A thriving company culture isn’t just good for morale — it’s a game-changer for growth and profitability. Creating a strong company culture isn’t just a trendy buzzword — it’s a proven way to boost productivity, retain employees and drive profitability. In this episode of our Read, Listen, ...
