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Heidi J. Ellsworth
Hearts on the Greens helps to keep families together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Hearts on the Green charity golf tournament raises funds for Ronald McDonald Houses of greater Dallas area. The roofing industry has long been recognized for its generosity and commitment to giving back. At the heart of this effort is the Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing ...
Roofing Day in D.C.: The importance of advocacy
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Over 260 roofing professionals share needs for workforce development, immigration reform and fair tax policies during Roofing Day in D.C. 2025. Since 2018 the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has brought the industry together each spring in Washington for Roofing Day in D.C. The annual event creates a ...
Emerging code trends from the Single Ply Roofing Industry Winter Meeting
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Amanda Hickman of The Hickman Group shares insights for 2025. As the roofing industry evolves, so too do the codes and standards that govern them. Amanda Hickman, a codes expert from The Hickman Group and consultant to the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), has been at the forefront ...
Día 3: Sesiones y eventos esenciales en IRE 2025
Por Anna Lockhart, traducido por Jessica Bravo. ¡No te pierdas estas sesiones que tendrán lugar el viernes en IRE 2025! International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 está a la vuelta de la esquina y los participantes están haciendo planes para asistir a sesiones y eventos interesantes. ¿Ya has echado un ...
Data center demand continues to drive construction
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. DeepSeek announcements drive speculation. The demand for data centers continues to grow and with the emergence and recent announcements concerning DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company claiming to offer substantial efficiency gains at a lower cost, changes in how data centers are being constructed are very much in the ...
Day 3: Must-see sessions and events at IRE 2025
By Anna Lockhart. Don’t miss out on these exciting sessions taking place on Friday at IRE 2025! International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is just around the corner and participants are making plans for attending interesting sessions and events! Have you taken a look at what exciting conversations and workshops you will ...
Single Ply Roofing Industry Association gives back
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Incorporating community service into their winter meeting, the Single Ply Roofing Industry Association continues to find ways to make a difference. At the 2025 Winter Meeting, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) demonstrated its commitment to giving back in a meaningful way by helping families in need. Sponsored ...
Challenges ahead in metal building design and standards
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Learn more about immediate structural design issues, longer-term planning for resilience and more highlights from the MBMA Annual Meeting. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) recently highlighted key challenges and long-term considerations for the metal building industry. Presented during the MBMA Annual Meeting, the discussion covered critical topics ...
Donate to One Family, One Fight for Wildfire Relief
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SRS Raise the Roof Foundation raising and matching donations for California wildfire relief. As the new year begins, Southern California faces a devastating crisis. Wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area, destroying thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods. The toll on residents and first responders has been overwhelming, ...
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 ...
