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Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Mental health takes center stage in roofing safety and performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Impactful conversations are reshaping jobsite safety and workforce wellbeing across the roofing industry. For years, the roofing industry carried an unspoken rule: Push through, stay tough and keep moving, with little room for conversations around stress or mental wellbeing. Mental health was rarely acknowledged as part of ...
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
NFRC has a full slate of events for their members!
By Emma Peterson. From racecourse days to golf tournaments, there is no shortage of NFRC events to attend this summer. Throughout the year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), organizes and hosts events for their members. These events are a great opportunity for roofing professionals and others in the ...
A 35-year career built on growth and adaptability
By Dani Sheehan. Jamie Atkins reflects on building a career in the trades and his time with Sherwin-Williams Roofing Solutions. After 35 years with Sherwin-Williams® and the last six supporting UNIFLEX® and Kool Seal® as assistant product manager, Jamie Atkins is preparing for retirement and reflecting on a career that ...
¡Damas, todas a bordo del crucero de NWIR!
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. El Retiro de Florida 2026 de NWIR zarpa hacia las Bahamas del 10 al 13 de abril para una experiencia de networking con temática náutica. ¡Es momento de dejar atrás el estrés y disfrutar del sol en el Retiro de Florida 2026 ...
Ladies, all aboard the NWIR cruise!
By Jenny Yu. The 2026 NWIR Florida Retreat sets sail for the Bahamas from April 10-13 for a nautical networking experience. It’s time to cast off your stress and soak up some sun at the 2026 NWIR Florida Retreat! National Women in Roofing (NWIR) of Central Florida is hosting ...
Donde la comunidad, la confianza y la conexión fueron protagonistas
Donde la comunidad, la confianza y la conexión fueron protagonistas Desde momentos de crecimiento personal hasta poderosos recordatorios de por qué las relaciones importan, nuestro equipo vivió IRE como una celebración del progreso, tanto individual como colectivo. Las ferias del roofing a menudo se miden por los pies cuadrados, los ...
QXO launches sixth annual campaign to celebrate women in roofing
North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year Winner will receive $10,000 and tickets to 2027 NWIR Days and IRE; Four finalists will receive $1,000. In honor of International Women’s Day, QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the launch of its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year ...
