By Emma Peterson. Exploring how IFD supports professionals worldwide with their different membership opportunities. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was designed to unite professionals from across the roofing industry to work together to “safeguard and support the common economic, business, technical, social, cultural and other professional interests ...
May 7, 2026 | Noon CDT | Price: Free Join us for an engaging panel discussion about ladder safety featuring industry experts who bring deep field experience and practical insights. This Power Hour will explore the most common causes of ladder-related incidents and the proven strategies organizations can use to prevent ...
May 5, 2026 | Noon CST | Price: Free Join us for a Power Hour designed to help roofing professionals understand and apply the most effective methods for preventing falls on residential job sites. Rich Trewyn, NRCA’s director of risk education and training, will cover key Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how intentional training and care builds teams that grow and succeed in the long-term. As labor shortages continue and workforce expectations shift, companies can no longer afford to treat onboarding as a minor checklist or training as a one-time event. Instead, they must find ways ...
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
By Dani Sheehan. SkillsUSA National Signing Day is a chance to celebrate the trades, encourage young talent and highlight roofing and construction careers for the next generation. From estimating and project management to installation, service and sheet metal fabrication, every successful business depends on individuals who are trained, motivated and ...
RCS Influencer Wendy Marvin says roofing owners who will survive the next few years are the ones who treat insurance as a strategically managed necessity, not as an annual headache. If you own a roofing company and your insurance renewals have been making you cringe, welcome to the club. Market conditions ...
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 ...
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the key role that company culture plays in building and retaining top talent. At the core of the roofing industry are the people who represent and advocate for it. Our businesses are all about serving customers, and a strong, talented internal team is the ...
By Emma Peterson. Sherri Miles explains how SkillsUSA is creating a stronger talent pipeline for the roofing industry. Across the United States, SkillsUSA regional competitions are heating up in preparation for the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia this ...