“For many years, an environmentally responsible roof only meant one that was reflective and therefore could save owners money on air conditioning costs.”
Recent Updates
Cracking the Green Building Code
“Voluntary green rating systems were never intended to serve as mandatory building codes. Instead, they were designed to entice the segment of the building community that was willing and able to move beyond conventional construction practices to begin exploring innovative… Read More
LCA Data
“Based on a recent life-cycle analysis (LCA), CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, CedarBoards Insulated Siding and Cedar Impressions Polymer siding outperformed other exterior siding products in terms of environmental and economic performance.”
An FMs Guide to Picking the Right Roof
Lots of factors go into picking the product. Here is what to consider.
LEED Credits Target Certified Products
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USG-BC’s) pilot credit system allows LEED users to test drive credits for extra points before those credits are incorporated into the actual rating systems. As USGBC puts it, the pilot credits are “a testing ground… Read More
For Envelope, Durability, and Energy Building Operating Management
For Envelope, Target Durability, as Well as Energy.
Green Code Development Update
IGCC is in its final stages of development.
ERA UPDATE ON VOC REGULATIONS
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is alerting the roofing industry to new information regulation implementation dates in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states. Specifically, COV regulations in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont will not be made effective… Read More
Green by Luxury or by Law? IGCC a Possible Reality
I think we all have been enamored with the ‘Green’ movement so far, it’s been a great conversation piece, a feel good, if you will. It’s allowed us to put feathers in our cap by being involved in LEED projects,… Read More
Codes & Standards
BOMA urges caution in Green Code Adoption.