Community
Belongship at the FEI Group National Conference
By Alex Tolle. From an inspiring service project to powerful educational sessions, this year’s conference showcased what makes the FEI Group community special. Every year, the FEI Group's National Conference education and networking offerings are expanded. This event is grounded in the concept of Belongship, the idea that the strongest connections happen ...
Building roofs, building community and finding time for LEGO
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. For Tracey Donels, roofing is more than a profession. It is a passion that apparently follows him all the way home, even when he is trying to relax. Anyone who knows Tracey Donels knows his commitment to the roofing industry runs deep. Whether he is working with roofing ...
Examining allyship, accountability and mental health in roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. Panelists discussed challenging workplace bias, sponsoring women’s careers and creating a culture where employees feel supported. At the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) Women in Roofing Day event in Tukwila, Washington, a panel of industry leaders had a conversation focused on recognizing unconscious bias, supporting women’s advancement ...
Celebrate game day with the SRS XTV
By Emma Peterson. Check out the 2026 SRS XTV Football Tour to see when they’re coming to a city near you! Earlier this year, the SRS Distribution’s XTV team hit the road for the 2026 Football Tour! On this tour, they have hosted tailgates and watch-parties at each stop and, no matter ...
Empowering women, strengthening roofing
By Lauren White. Women across the PNW came together for a powerful day of connection, education and progress in roofing. It’s back! For the second time, the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) hosted the Pacific Northwest Regional Women in Roofing Day in conjunction with the Seattle National Women in Roofing (NWIR) ...
Why roofers should select Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The team at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards ensures that their customers get the customer service and product advice that they need to succeed. Combined, the team at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has decades of experience dealing with snow retention systems. They fully grasp the nuances of snow ...
Building a stronger roofing workforce
By The Coffee Shops®. Expanding opportunities within the industry is no longer just about doing the right thing; it's also a business necessity. The roofing industry has long been built on skill, resilience and hard work. But as contractors across the industry continue to face labor shortages, succession challenges and changing workforce ...
Roofing without borders
By Megan Ellsworth. Connecting at the IFD Connection Forum. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the International Federation of the Roofing Trade’s Connection Forum in Vienna, Austria. The event brought roofing professionals from around the world together to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and, most importantly, build relationships. The first ...
Holiday spirit goes Western at ARCA’s annual celebration
By Alex Tolle. Arizona’s roofing community is invited to gather for an afternoon of food, drinks, networking and Western-themed holiday fun. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) is putting a Western spin on its holiday celebration with the 14th Annual Ho! Ho! Hoedown. The event will bring roofing professionals together to celebrate ...
IFD membership connects roofing professionals worldwide
By Megan Ellsworth. Global connections, technical insight and industry leadership make membership valuable. For roofing contractors, manufacturers, associations and technical experts looking beyond their local markets, membership in the International Federation for the Roofing Trade offers a direct connection to the global roofing community. The IFD serves as an international ...
UP TO THE MINUTE
