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Heidi J. Ellsworth, President
Addressing the challenges of talent acquisition
By Dani Sheehan. From rethinking recruitment to leveraging the right partnerships, Chris’s approach will help you take a step toward winning the war for talent in the roofing industry. Labor shortages are a pressing challenge across industries, and roofing is no exception. In a recent episode of our Contractor Outlook Newscast, workforce ...
Pioneering roofing education in partnership with Cal Poly
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance’s roofing course program is helping foster the next generation of roofing professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving industry. The collaboration between the Roofing Alliance and construction management schools around the country continues to provide the next generation of ...
New year, same economy
By Emma Peterson. Looking into the new year, learn what economic trends in the industry are predicted to last and what might be changing. As we move into the new year, there are a lot of fears and uncertainties about where 2025 might lead us. One of the most pressing ...
How the Roofing Alliance and ASU are revolutionizing industry education
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Arizona State University is offering students a comprehensive education aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in an ever-changing industry. The Roofing Alliance has firmly established itself as a key player in advancing the roofing industry through its dedication to education, ...
The French Rochard et Fils are the winners of the Best of the Best 2024
Check out Rochard et Fils exceptional roofing skills that won them this year's annual natural slate contest! Rochard et Fils has won our annual natural slate contest. Their exceptional roofing skills first convinced our followers and then our jury who have decided that for the second consecutive year there is a ...
The Roofing Alliance partners with Bradley University to elevate roofing education
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This collaboration underscores a broader effort to address the industry's need for talented roofing professionals. The Roofing Alliance is the foundation of the industry and is committed to providing roofing education at all levels. With a track record of funding 54 research projects and tackling significant ...
Make estimating work for you
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to use digital tools to make the traditional estimating process more efficient and profitable. In the roofing industry, time truly is money and one of the big slow down points for many contractors is the estimating process. This is typically a tedious process that can ...
IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow
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 ...
Dispelling the pesky little voices in our head
By Dani Sheehan. A roadmap to better leadership starts with dumping the HeadTrash. Learn how to silence self-doubt and build stronger teams in this intriguing newscast. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s ...
Slate experts assemble!
By Emma Peterson. Meet the international jury of super-experts who will choose the roofer of the year in the Best of the Best contest! Since 2020, CUPA PIZARRAS has hosted a competition called “Best of the Best.” Open to international submissions, the goal of this is to find the best ...
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