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Is AI coming for our jobs?
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman shares his thoughts on how AI will impact jobs and the larger workforce. As AI and automation increasingly become present in our daily lives, a common concern is that these technologies will take jobs away from people. This type of concern is not new. Every ...
Beyond the roof: Taking care of families in need
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the partnership between the Roofing Alliance and Ronald McDonald House. In 2017, Charles Antis of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing stood up in a Roofing Alliance meeting and suggested a nationwide project where roofers could adopt Ronald McDonald House programs. Our very own Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Why roofing contractors must understand lightning protection
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Protecting people, property and performance through proper coordination, education and certified expertise. Lightning protection is one of the most overlooked, yet critical components of the building envelope and roofing contractors are right in the middle of it. Every roof system, whether residential or commercial, plays a direct ...
PEPA expands its reach as RoofersCoffeeShop® joins the conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advocacy, innovation and collaboration take center stage as PEPA broadens its impact across exterior building products. The recent meeting of the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) marked an important milestone, not only for the association but also for the broader exterior building products industry. For the first time, ...
Seeing the big picture
By Emma Peterson. How the Farnsworth Group fosters business growth by helping contractors and other professionals better understand the market around them. One of the hardest parts of running a business is balancing the day-to-day tasks while also working on big picture planning. To dive into how data can help ...
Top April articles: International partnerships and stories of giving back
By Emma Peterson. April showers bring...a lot of interesting articles to The Coffee Shops™! As we leave the month of April behind and look towards May’s summer sunshine and peak construction season, we wanted to take a moment to look back at all the articles we published in the ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth joins roofing industry leaders in an LBM Journal feature
By Emma Peterson. Ronn Levine’s article dives into the challenges and opportunities in the roofing industry presented by labor, economic and technology trends. Recently, award-winning writer and editor Ronn Levine wrote an article for LBM Journal diving into the roles technology, relationships and training play in the roofing industry. The ...
Tomando acción para ayudar a un militar
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. En noviembre pasado, Action Roofing celebró el Día de los Veteranos ayudando a un veterano local de la Guardia Nacional. Mike S., veterano de la Guardia Nacional de Estados Unidos que vive en Gainesville, Florida, esperaba que tocaran a su puerta una mañana ...
How contractors are supporting families through partnership with Ronald McDonald House
By Dani Sheehan. See how you can donate time, skills or resources to support an incredible cause. Our industry is built on protecting what matters most, and roofing contractors across the country are finding a deeper purpose through their work with Ronald McDonald House. In a recent episode of Contractor ...
The Coffee Shops’ crew wraps up a nationwide food drive
By Dani Sheehan. What began as a simple idea quickly became something much bigger: a shared effort powered by generosity, teamwork and the belief that even small acts of kindness can create lasting impact. At The Coffee Shops™, community means showing up for neighbors, lending a hand when it’s needed ...
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