Articles Tagged with ''international building''

Twin earthquakes kill over 1,450 in Venezuela. International rescue teams, including U.S. personnel, search collapsed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

World Cup fever will take over the continent this summer, and roofing has a role to play.

Roofing contractors and materials are in need in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. In this episode, Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic tells roofing contractors how to help.

Japanese companies are testing a thin solar cell that could be used on low-load-bearing roofs, opening a new avenue for solar on industrial rooftops.

Polystrip SA is a new non-reinforced, self-adhered roof deck joint tape designed to seal wood deck seams and help roofing contractors meet the latest building code requirements.

At least 184 were killed and more than 150 injured after the roof of a packed nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert, claiming the lives of former MLB players and officials.

A British man dubbed a "human wrecking ball" caused $260K in damage to two homes in a revenge rampage after losing a legal dispute with his neighbors by literally tearing the roofs off the homes; see the video.

The achievement marks Combilift's ninth major recognition in the past three months, solidifying its position as an industry leader in materials handling.

A London, U.K. roofing firm and its director were fined and sentenced for safety violations, including lack of scaffolding and using phone flashlights while working at night, risking workers' lives.