Heidi J. Ellsworth
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 ...
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 ...
