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New integrations aim to streamline contractor workflows
By Jenny Yu. Scope Technologies unveiled new integrations and an updated API designed to simplify how contractors access building measurement data. The 2026 International Roofing Expo marked Scope Technologies’ 13th appearance at the show. Zac Armstrong, one of their senior account executives, joined Karen Edwards on The Coffee Shops™ ...
Inside QXO’s booth at IBS 2026
By Emma Peterson. The QXO booth team showcases their vision for becoming a comprehensive, customer‑first building materials powerhouse. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew had the chance to attend the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders' Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. While there, we met a few of our ...
OneDek: The evolution of traditional roofing
By Jenny Yu. All Weather Insulated Panels highlights speed, simplicity and structural benefits at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) made a statement with a two-story booth showcasing its engineered roofing system, OneDek®. Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity ...
How ServiceTitan is helping roofers streamline operations
By Jesse Sanchez. Why roofing contractors are moving toward a single end-to-end platform and how Atlas AI is designed to turn unified data into measurable business insight. Roofing contractors are not looking to add more technology to their operations just for the sake of it. They are looking for smarter ...
Data, trends and peak performance
By Jenny Yu. JobNimbus shares how their team is using data to anticipate trends and empower roofing contractors. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Lauren White from The Coffee Shops™ had a chance to chat with Mitch Woodward of JobNimbus at the company’s booth. The two discussed how the ...
Georgian style meets modern exterior performance
By Jesse Sanchez. A look at how vinyl siding and polymeric trim can preserve South Carolina’s architectural heritage while improving long-term performance. Editor’s Note: This article is repurposed from an original piece by Don Browne, contributing writer and blogger for the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), and first appeared in ...
More than just a roof
By Emma Peterson. Exploring the three pillars that guide the Owens Corning brand. Recently, our team had the chance to talk to Jessica Greer, the brand strategy leader for Owens Corning’s roof division. In our discussion, she dove into what Owens Corning’s adage, more than just a roof, means in ...
From invisible to in demand: The impact of local SEO
By Ben Levesque, Webrunner. A targeted SEO strategy by Webrunner helped transform a landscaping company’s online presence into a steady source of new leads. For many contractors, a strong reputation in the field does not always translate to visibility online. That gap can limit growth, especially in competitive service markets ...
Roof replacement versus restoration: What makes sense at year 10?
By Roof Maxx. The conversation most homeowners aren't having with their contractors, and why that needs to change. It happens every day in the roofing industry: a homeowner calls to ask for help with a few cracked shingles. Or, maybe they're starting to notice granules building up in their gutters. The roof itself ...
40 years shaped by contractor feedback
By Jesse Sanchez. How contractor input drove one manufacturer’s expansion into a complete roofing systems provider. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, BITEC® marked its 40th anniversary with a clear message: its growth from a modified bitumen producer to a full systems manufacturer has been driven by ...
