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The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition

January 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...

Top roofing materials for fluctuating weather

January 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Nick Post, KPost Company. Extend your roof's life by choosing the right material to withstand the winter elements. Picking out your roofing material is one of the most important steps of the roofing process. In order to pick the right material, it is crucial to understand how they each react in ...

Tips for managing your cash flow

January 10, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.

CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says staying proactive and flexible can keep your business steady throughout the year. Managing cash flow as a roofing contractor, especially during the slower winter months, is crucial. With a little planning and some smart strategies, you can keep things running smoothly all year. By staying proactive ...

Deciding between felt and synthetic roof underlayment

December 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Choosing the right underlayment is a pivotal step in ensuring your roof stands strong against the elements while maximizing efficiency and durability. When it comes to building or replacing a roof, homeowners often focus on visible elements like shingles or tiles. However, a critical component lies beneath ...

2025 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award finalists & honorable mentions announced

December 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Six outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best Recognition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2024-25 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists and honorable mention recipients. The winners for Outstanding Performance and Leadership, Outstanding Community Involvement and the recipient of Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition co-sponsored ...

IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow

November 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The competition hosted top talents from eleven countries who showcased their skills in facades, flat roofing, pitched roofing and metal roofing. Innsbruck, Austria, hosted the 2024 International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofer Competition and RoofersCoffeeShop® was there. This year was especially significant as the United ...

Preparing to compete on the world stage

October 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Bridging the gap between American and European roofing practices, see how the U.S. teams are refining their skills and pushing through challenges ahead of the IFD World Championship. For the first time, the U.S. will take the stage in Austria this November at the International Federation for ...

Top September stories Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry

Virtual silent auction now open, text "DAVIS2024" to 243-725 for an auction link!

October 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Join the Davis Memorial Foundation and support higher education through scholarships! Your experience awaits you with this unique and exciting virtual tour of our Live Silent Auction! With over 45 items to choose from, including lifestyle, roofing and sports – you will be able to find that “IT” item – and ...

Laying the foundation for lasting success

September 24, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. When you dedicate the right time and resources to grow your service department, you invest in the growth of your business. When Tracey Donels started in the service department for KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, he grew it from $800,000 to an impressive $8.5 million per year in ...