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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 ...
Daylighting for Modern Metal Buildings
In this MetalTalk ™, live from the MBCEA 2026 show, Karen Edwards sits down with Brian Grohe from VELUX to share how daylighting does more than brighten a space — it transforms how metal buildings perform, feel and function. The two explore the growing importance of daylighting in modern metal ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events, seminars and exhibitors that will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo. Navigating today’s roofing industry can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you’re facing more extreme storms in the field or juggling labor issues and material shortages in the office, ...
Why skylight retrofits are gaining traction on commercial roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. New daylighting technology has contractors and building owners reconsidering skylight replacements during reroofing projects. As roofing systems, building priorities and daylighting technology continue to evolve, contractors and facility managers are taking a closer look at how updated skylights can fit into long-term roof planning. In this episode ...
Skylight safety starts with education
By Jesse Sanchez. How evolving codes, aging materials and roof access realities are changing the fall protection conversation. As skylights become more common on commercial and industrial roofs, contractors are facing a growing need to understand how these roof openings can impact safety, compliance and daily workflow. In this episode ...
Daylighting supports smarter metal building design
By Jesse Sanchez. Natural light, improved efficiency and easier installation are helping contractors bring more value to modern metal buildings. On this episode of MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards spoke with Brian Grohe, director of commercial sales for North America at Velux®, about daylighting in modern metal buildings. As metal buildings continue ...
Skylight safety gains urgency as codes and risks evolve
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how changing building codes, aging materials and evolving safety standards are reshaping how contractors approach skylight protection on commercial roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Brian Grohe of VELUX® about a growing concern for contractors: skylight safety. Skylights are ...
Turn custom orders into custom gear
By Emma Peterson. You can turn material and product orders into custom tees, high-visibility shirts, hoodies and more for your crew. QXO is helping gear up your crew with this promotion! Between May 4, 2026, and July 2, 2026, you can earn gear with every U.S. purchase of CertainTeed, GAF, ...
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