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Empowering women, strengthening roofing
By Lauren White. Women across the PNW came together for a powerful day of connection, education and progress in roofing. It’s back! For the second time, the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) hosted the Pacific Northwest Regional Women in Roofing Day in conjunction with the Seattle National Women in Roofing (NWIR) ...
Why roofers should select Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The team at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards ensures that their customers get the customer service and product advice that they need to succeed. Combined, the team at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has decades of experience dealing with snow retention systems. They fully grasp the nuances of snow ...
Building a stronger roofing workforce
By The Coffee Shops®. Expanding opportunities within the industry is no longer just about doing the right thing; it's also a business necessity. The roofing industry has long been built on skill, resilience and hard work. But as contractors across the industry continue to face labor shortages, succession challenges and changing workforce ...
Roofing without borders
By Megan Ellsworth. Connecting at the IFD Connection Forum. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the International Federation of the Roofing Trade’s Connection Forum in Vienna, Austria. The event brought roofing professionals from around the world together to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and, most importantly, build relationships. The first ...
Holiday spirit goes Western at ARCA’s annual celebration
By Alex Tolle. Arizona’s roofing community is invited to gather for an afternoon of food, drinks, networking and Western-themed holiday fun. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) is putting a Western spin on its holiday celebration with the 14th Annual Ho! Ho! Hoedown. The event will bring roofing professionals together to celebrate ...
IFD membership connects roofing professionals worldwide
By Megan Ellsworth. Global connections, technical insight and industry leadership make membership valuable. For roofing contractors, manufacturers, associations and technical experts looking beyond their local markets, membership in the International Federation for the Roofing Trade offers a direct connection to the global roofing community. The IFD serves as an international ...
Teeing off for charity
By Emma Peterson. RCAM’s 2026 Golf Tournament brought professionals together for a day of golf, connection and giving back! The Roofing Contractors of Manitoba celebrated the end of the summer season in style by hosting a golf tournament for their members! Not only was this event a great way for professionals from ...
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Heidi J. Ellsworth to share the NWIR story with Raise the Roof
By The Coffee Shops. From connection to leadership, the roundtable will explore the NWIR story and the future of women in roofing. Raise the Roof has become a leading voice for women in the U.K. roofing industry, bringing together professionals from across the sector to support career development, foster connections and ...
GAF expands SkillBridge partnership with new hands-on manufacturing training for transitioning service members
The manufacturing program builds on GAF's existing work to help service members transition into careers in the skilled trades. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its partnership with the DoW SkillBridge program to include a no-cost, six-month GAF manufacturing ...
Show off your furry friend!
By Emma Peterson. TRI-BUILT's annual Top Dog contest is back, and they want your pup to be featured in their 2027 calendar! It might be hard to believe, but we’re coming up on the last quarter of 2026! And not only does that mean it’s time for contractors in ...
