As more people become aware of the energy crisis and the drive toward green building, the more helpful it is to find energy-efficient building products that help maximize your building’s thermal efficiency. One such product that is quickly growing in interest is a radiant barrier.

Garden roofs are a scenic application that is swiftly gaining popularity globally for commercial buildings in metropolitan areas. They are found on convention centers, college campuses, airports and medical facilities, just to name a few.

Selecting green products for new hospital construction can have a positive impact on patient outcomes and the productivity of its medical staff. Therefore, the owners of the 12,000-square-foot LEED-certified hospital within Washington state's Gateway Medical Center specified the hospital's building envelope with great care, including a durable ENERGY STAR single-ply roofing system from IB Roof Systems.

The National Association of Home Builders has inducted J. Ronald Terwilliger, chair of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity International, into the National Housing Hall of Fame.

Roofing Contractor, along with a host of other nameless and faceless individuals (presumably persons representing all segments of the roofing industry), was invited to an online teleconference put on by some folks with FM Global and FM Approvals.