The “white roof” solution to roofing replacement and energy conservation has been around for decades. But it’s making headlines on the heels of endorsements for the technique by Steven Chu, the Nobel prize-winning physicist appointed by President Obama as Energy Secretary.
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.
Englert Inc., a producer of rainware and metal roofing products and accessories, and Dawn Solar Systems Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solar thermal systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial structures, announced that Englert has become a stocking authorized distributor of Dawn Solar’s systems with installation and service being provided by a network of authorized Englert solar thermal installers.
Carlisle SynTec, a manufacturer of commercial roofing systems, has introduced a new Roof Garden system that provides instant vegetative coverage. Carlisle’s new Vegetated Sedum Tiles add another dimension to the Carlisle Roof Garden family by offering consumers immediate rooftop plant coverage on the day of installation.
Dow Building Solutions (DBS) is realigning its commercial market customer sales and technical support structure to better reflect how customers at different points in the supply chain access its broad portfolio of energy efficient roof, wall and foundation systems for commercial building applications.
The Garland Company, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions for the building envelope, recently announced it has received three regional awards in 2009, recognizing its people-first culture and honoring its contributions to the economy of Northeast Ohio, where its corporate headquarters is based.
For the third year in a row, GAF-Elk Corporation has received the prestigious "Partners of Choice" award from David Weekley Homes, the nation's second largest privately held home builder. Prior to its merger with GAF, Elk Corporation had also received the award in 2005 and 2006.
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.
Online registration is now open for the 2010 International Roofing Expo, which takes place Feb. 22-24 in the D&E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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