In this Coffee Conversations®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by industry leaders to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing roofing and construction companies today: how to successfully onboard, train and retain top talent. As labor shortages continue and workforce expectations shift, companies can no longer afford to treat ...
By Emma Peterson. How offsite fabrication is streamlining construction timelines and reducing on‑site challenges. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Dan Ozuna of Tremco CPG to talk about the growing momentum behind panelized exterior wall assemblies. Dan is the vice president of panel ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. International collaboration brings new ideas home. The Coffee Shops™ were proud to participate in the 2026 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Study Tour to Cologne, Germany and Brussels, Belgium. The tour began in Cologne where the global roofing community gathered for Dach + Holz International, one of the ...
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
In this Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by QXO, Megan Ellsworth hosts a powerful discussion with women who are shaping the future of roofing. They will highlight the Female Roofing Professional of the Year Award — a recognition that honors outstanding leadership, innovation and mentorship among women in the roofing industry along ...
By Emma Peterson. From testing regulations to tariffs and workforce gaps, learn about the major challenges facing our industry and how we can rise to meet them. While at the 2026 World of Concrete show, Heidi J. Ellsworth of CoatingsCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to host a special Coffee Conversations®! This ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This year’s conversations reflected continued growth in roof coatings as building owners seek sustainable, cost-effective solutions and contractors look for ways to diversify their businesses. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner ...
By Emma Peterson. Join us for a walk down memory lane with Jennifer Stone, founder of National Women in Roofing and our first ever Roofing Road Trips® guest! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips® (RRT), host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jennifer Stone of Tremco for a ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how this machine is changing the way contractors approach debris cleanup on jobsites. The CoatingsCoffeeShop soundstage at World of Concrete, sponsored by Tremco, saw many different faces throughout the three-day trade show, one of which was Rob Thorson from Rocket Equipment. He talked with Megan Ellsworth ...
By Emma Peterson. Check out five exterior colors that not only offer superior performance but are trending in 2026. While the color of a structure may at first seem like a personal preference, it actually has a much larger role than that. As Nina Lichtenstein, founder of Custom Home Design ...
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