{"id":9108,"date":"2026-08-26T19:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/?page_id=9108"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:20:36","slug":"about-the-ifd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/index.php\/en\/about-the-ifd\/","title":{"rendered":"About the IFD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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About us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The worldwide voice of the roofing trade<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The International Federation for the Roofing Trade connects national associations, industry and science. It brings together the knowledge of the profession across borders and represents its interests internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fields of work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the IFD does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The work of the federation rests on four pillars that interlock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guidelines and recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IFD issues its own recommendations, guidelines and technical bulletins. They form the basis for many national rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congresses and working meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International working meetings and congresses bring members together regularly for professional exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the congresses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Young talent and training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IFD promotes young professionals and holds the World Championship for young roofers every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the championship<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Standards and research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IFD contributes to technical standards and approvals such as CEN and EOTA and promotes research into the roofing profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

active full members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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partner members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

cooperation members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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scientific members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structure of the federation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The work of the IFD is carried by several bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manages the affairs of the federation and represents it externally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the Board<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General Assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The highest body of the IFD, in which all members are represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Work on ongoing technical topics and prepare decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Address specific questions from practice for a limited period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Secretariat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seat of the federation in Rees, first point of contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Membership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interested in joining the IFD? Here you will find everything about membership and how to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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