Global
IKO joins U.S. Green Building Council striving to advance sustainable building practices
This milestone reflects a deliberate and growing commitment to sustainability and industry collaboration. IKO, a worldwide leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation for residential and commercial markets, announced its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), expanding its engagement with green building organizations across North America. This milestone builds on ...
Memberships made for you
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 ...
You’re invited to CRCA’s National Conference and Annual General Meeting!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate 65 years of networking and learning in Québec City at the end of May 2026. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is hosting their National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from May 28-30, 2026, in Québec City, Québec. This milestone event brings roofing professionals ...
MBCEA announces 2026 Building of the Year and Industry Award winners
The 2026 competition included 36 entries across four categories — Commercial, Community, Manufacturing and Agricultural — demonstrating the continued growth, diversity and innovation within the metal building systems industry. The Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced its 2026 Building of the Year winners at the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference, ...
TRAVIS Storm Damage Assessment Certification (SDAC)
2-Days May 19-20 | Hands-on, in-person training to turn storm damage into clear, defensible inspection results. Join the TRAVIS Storm Damage Assessment Certification (SDAC)! Storm and catastrophe claims demand more than surface-level inspections. The TRAVIS Damage Assessment Certification is a hands-on, 2-day course designed to teach professionals how to inspect, analyze and ...
Dirk Bollwerk - Who is IFD?
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Dirk Bollwerk, president of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), to explore how global collaboration is advancing the roofing industry. Representing a worldwide network of associations and experts, the IFD drives progress through education, ...
IKO 2026 Profit Power Series kicks off with packed roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg
Industry pros share practical strategies on marketing, crafting the perfect sales pitch and scaling up your business with roofing contractors in two fully booked Canadian events. IKO’s 2026 Profit Power series hit the ground running with two full-house roofing contractor workshops in Halifax and Winnipeg, leaving attendees energized, inspired and armed ...
NFRC Launches Cut the Dust Campaign to Tackle Deadly Silica Exposure in Roofing Industry
National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched Cut the Dust, a major new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the serious and often overlooked dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure across the roofing sector. As part of NFRC’s ongoing commitment to drive change and raise standards across the industry, ...
HMRC crackdown on CIS scaffolding payments
By Gray Gibson, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. NFRC guidance and best practices for contractors navigating HMRC labour and materials splits. With long days and busy worksites, keeping up with changing regulations and policies can be hard for roofing professionals. That’s why the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) works ...
CMA invites views on proposed AkzoNobel and Axalta merger
By The Coffee Shops™. Industry feedback is sought as review considers potential market impacts. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated merger between Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The request for input forms part of the CMA’s standard review process and is ...



