Heidi J. Ellsworth
CITB funding changes signal major shift in construction training support
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understand CITB funding changes and their impact on training, grants and workforce development. The latest announcement from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is reshaping how training is funded across the U.K. construction industry. With changes rolling out in January 2026 and continuing through April 2026, contractors, manufacturers ...
Global learning and industry pride: NRCA explores innovation at Dach + Holz in Germany
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. International collaboration brings new ideas home. The Coffee Shops™ were proud to participate in the 2026 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Study Tour to Cologne, Germany and Brussels, Belgium. The tour began in Cologne where the global roofing community gathered for Dach + Holz International, one of the ...
Call for papers announced for the 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo
The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo promises another year of exceptional insight, collaborative discussion and pioneering research. The global community of building envelope innovators is preparing for one of the most influential events in the built environment. The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo will return ...
Episode 60 - Get Ready for Roofing Day 2023, National Women in Roofing Day - Canada, and New Coffee Conversations
Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear about the latest news in the roofing industry. Episode 60 of The Weekly Blend is here! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. This week, Heidi and ...
