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Best of the Best 2026 contest is open for slate roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Slate roofers can submit project videos through November 30 for a chance to earn international recognition and experience a trip to Spain. Entries are open for Best of the Best 2026, READYSLATE®’s annual competition celebrating craftsmanship and excellence in natural slate roofing. Now in its sixth annual ...
The past, present and future of IFD
By Emma Peterson. For more than 70 years, IFD has connected roofers across borders and they’re not stopping any time soon. In 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was founded. Since then, both the industry it supports, and the organisation have grown greatly. To learn more about ...
Bridging UK and US Roofing
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to explore his experience working in the United Kingdom roofing market. John shares how his involvement across the pond has shaped his perspective on roofing practices, workforce development and industry collaboration. Tune in ...
Roof batten compliance alert!
By The Coffee Shops®. NFRC renews their warning for contractors to watch for potentially noncompliant roofing battens and shares tips on verifying their materials. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is urging roofing contractors, merchants, housebuilders and the wider construction supply chain to remain vigilant after receiving photographs of ...
Global roofing leaders gather for IFD’s Connection Forum
By Emma Peterson. From recycling initiatives to project case studies, the Connection Forum offers attendees a chance to explore industry challenges through an international lens. In less than a week, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) will be hosting their first ever Connection Forum in Vienna, Austria! This two-day event ...
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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 ...
The crack down on rogue traders
By The Coffee Shops®. NFRC says new government measures could help distinguish reputable businesses from rogue traders, but only if oversight and public education follow. Rogue traders are a big issue in the home improvement industries, like roofing. The BBC describes these individuals as “ offer to fix what seems ...
Connecting the global roofing community through conversation
By Emma Peterson. Attendees of IFD’s first Connection Forum will gain insights from international roofing experts, including RoofersCoffeeShop® CEO Heidi J. Ellsworth, while engaging in discussions about the technologies and strategies shaping the industry's future. This October 14 and 15, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) will be ...
StructureCare’s 2026 Safety Day
By The Coffee Shops®. How this day brings colleagues together to strengthen safety knowledge, awareness and responsibility. Creating a strong safety culture requires more than policies and procedures. It depends on the everyday choices people make, the conversations they have and the support available when it is needed. It's that ...
Technology cannot repair a broken process
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Technology can strengthen a disciplined business. It cannot create discipline for the business. Promises about technology surround roofing contractors. New platforms claim to improve estimating, project management, reporting, communication, scheduling, procurement and financial control. Artificial intelligence is now part of many of those conversations, ...
