Bob Kulp grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, and he credits his early experience with shaping his views on recycling and sustainability.

 So many of the issues faced by roofing industry today go beyond the bounds of what roofing contractors can begin to tackle on their own.

 Since 1994, the I-Codes have served as models for almost all state and local building codes in the United States.  

One of the most innovative — and largest — sustainable roofing projects currently under construction is the Music City Center, a massive, 1.2 million-square-foot conference and convention center taking shape in the heart of downtown Nashville. 

 In this competitive job market, it is wise to periodically evaluate your skill set and know how to demonstrate your value to current or prospective employers.  

Scott Summers is president of Roof Pro Inc., headquartered in Bay Shore, N.Y. 

 When Bridgestone Americas, Inc., designed its new tech center in Akron, Ohio, the company had a lot to live up to.  

 In 2008, the Boston Harbor Island Alliance and National Park Service held a competition for a visitor information pavilion for the Boston Harbor Islands, a national park composed of 38 islands that are accessible by ferryboat from the Boston waterfront.  

 Boston is undergoing a renaissance of sorts.