International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)
The past, present and future of IFD
By Emma Peterson. For more than 70 years, IFD has connected roofers across borders and they’re not stopping any time soon. In 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was founded. Since then, both the industry it supports, and the organisation have grown greatly. To learn more about ...
The road to Team USA starts now
By The Coffee Shops®. The roofing industry builds a national pathway to identify and develop young competitors for the 2027 World Championship for Young Roofers. The roofing industry is taking another step toward strengthening workforce development through international competition. During a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Jon Goodman of National Roofing ...
Global roofing leaders gather for IFD’s Connection Forum
By Emma Peterson. From recycling initiatives to project case studies, the Connection Forum offers attendees a chance to explore industry challenges through an international lens. In less than a week, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) will be hosting their first ever Connection Forum in Vienna, Austria! This two-day event ...
Connecting the global roofing community through conversation
By Emma Peterson. Attendees of IFD’s first Connection Forum will gain insights from international roofing experts, including RoofersCoffeeShop® CEO Heidi J. Ellsworth, while engaging in discussions about the technologies and strategies shaping the industry's future. This October 14 and 15, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) will be ...
Building modern networking and learning opportunities
By Emma Peterson. Exploring IFD’s history, growth and commitment to connecting roofers through education, networking and shared best practices. Recently, our team got the chance to sit down with Henrik Mosegaard-Johansen for an interview about his involvement with IFD. Henrik has a long history in the roofing industry, with over ...
The power of connection
By Emma Peterson. By focusing on interaction and dialogue, the Connection Forum expands upon IFD’s mission of helping roofing professionals build relationships and share expertise across borders. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) is always striving to better serve the members and the global roofing community through innovative ...
More than a conference: The IFD Connection Forum
By Emma Peterson. The new IFD Connection Forum gives attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and learn from projects around the world. For a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Sabine Rothschuh, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)’s secretary, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to ...
Building a global future for roofing
By The Coffee Shops. The IFD has already demonstrated the power of international collaboration. Now, the opportunity is to expand that impact by welcoming new voices and nations into the fold. The roofing industry may look different from one country to the next, but the challenges it faces are often ...
From Vienna to Budapest: IFD brings the global roofing community together
By Emma Peterson. IFD President Dirk Bollwerk shares what attendees can expect from the new Connection Forum and the next World Championships of Young Roofer. As a global organization, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) hosts events around the world. And their next two big events will ...
Team USA is calling: Represent American roofing on the world stage
By the National Roofing Contractor's Association. The road to Budapest begins in Las Vegas, but the chance to represent Team USA starts today. The search is on for the next generation of roofing talent to represent the United States at one of the industry's most prestigious international events. Through the National Roofing ...
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