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The Coffee Shops welcome VELUX Commercial
VELUX makes the world brighter by designing and manufacturing daylighting solutions for commercial buildings! The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, are pleased to welcome VELUX Commercial North America into their ...
Top October stories: Surviving storms, building futures and giving back
By Emma Peterson. October has come to a close, but there’s still time to catch up on some of the biggest stories from RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) that came out this past month! October was a month of headlines and for many, hardship. In Florida, residents found themselves facing the ...
The Coffee Shops welcome East Lake Metals!
East lake Metals is a premier provider of pre-painted and mill-finished steel, aluminum coil and sheet products, including the exclusive Armored Coast product for coastal applications. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, ...
Hawaiʻi’s push for energy efficiency and skilled labor
By Dani Sheehan. Hoping to build a sustainable future in the state, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office is investing in workforce development and improving energy efficiency in the commercial construction industry. The evolution of energy codes from the 1980s to the present has pushed the construction industry to rethink how ...
Top September stories: Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past September. September turned out to be a busy month full of important news and exciting announcements for the industry. Kingspan announced their acquisition of IB Roof Systems, marking their entrance into the U.S. market. This move ...
Exploring ancient China one roof at a time: Zhou Dynasty
By Emma Peterson. From 1046 B.C. to today, energy has been a key consideration when designing roofs and buildings. 大家好! Hello everyone! We’re back with another exploration of ancient Chinese roofing! This time around, we’re visiting 周朝 (Zhōu cháo), which is known in English as the Zhou Dynasty. This ...
The Coffee Shops welcome Roofing Today UK
With over 10,000 printed copies posted and 15,000 digital copies emailed out, Roofing Today is the place to go for news about Britain’s roofing industry. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, ...
Navigating the 2024 elections as a contractor
By Emma Peterson. Learn how November 5 might shape the future of the contracting industry. As we move through the 2024 election season, many professionals are wondering if the current state of the presidential and congressional races will impact the industry. To take a deeper dive into this topic, Reid ...
Painting the town red
By Hannah Ford. A closer look at the rooftop art celebrating the Phillies’ success. As one of the most popular sports, baseball accumulates many passionate fans who come up with creative ways to support their teams. One such tribute in Philadelphia, to support the Phillies, could be seen from the ...
Explore the ancient history of slate roofs
By Hannah Ford. Journey through time to explore the transition from early Roman techniques to a Welsch slate empire. Slate has been used throughout history to create and craft roofs. It is formed from sediment derived from clay or volcanic ash. The slate is cut into thin durable sheets ...
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