WASHINGTON, DC, March 1, 2021 – Jennifer Ford-Smith, Director of Product Management and Marketing |Roofing Systems at Johns Manville, has been named the new chair of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) by the group’s board of directors. She replaces David… Read More
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A TOUGH TASKMASTER
Almost all of us would agree that 2020 was a bad year, and it’s good to have it in the rearview mirror. Before we move forward, though, let’s not forget the lessons that 2020 taught us. For the staff of… Read More
EPDM System’s Long-Term Performance Reveals Important Lessons
For most of us, turning 40 is something of a milestone. Maybe a time for a party, some soul-searching and usually a lot of brave talk about how 40 is the new 30. Regardless, we have crossed into undeniable middle… Read More
Roofing Coalition Urges Widespread COVID-19 Vaccinations
A coalition of roofing trade associations representing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants urges eligible individuals to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations when available and recommended by local health officials and medical professionals. The widespread distribution and acceptance of… Read More
Roofing Industry Organizations Joined Forces During the Pandemic’s Early Days and Continue to Propel Construction by Supporting Tax Credit Legislation
For many in the construction industry, the advent of a new administration in Washington, D.C., has raised new hopes and presented new questions, especially during an economic downturn and lingering pandemic. What sort of legislation will the Biden administration introduce… Read More
With Greening Buildings, Be Sure to Consider Resilience
A trend in facilities management is the greening of existing buildings: replacing older HVAC, electrical, and other systems with modern and energy-efficient features. But what we think of as green design is only one-half of sustainability. Superstorm Sandy hit New… Read More
How to Optimize Roof Performance with Timely Repairs
Fall weather got a little strange in some parts of the country, and with everything else that’s been going on, the roof preventive maintenance might have slipped down the schedule. But don’t despair. While most major commercial roofing work occurs… Read More
Strength, Flexibility, Resilience: New Roof System Addresses Challenges at Clarkson University’s Athletic Facility
Resilience in Health Care Facilities
The hurricanes that pounded portions of the East Coast of the United States in recent years left record-setting destruction in their wake. But they also taught valuable, if painful, lessons about resilience — what works, what doesn’t, and what’s needed… Read More