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
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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
Project Profile: Central Roofing Scores Touchdown with Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL’s Minnesota Vikings didn’t make the Super Bowl in 2018, but they did score big with a new Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) Performance Center complex. The 40-acre training facility and headquarters is just part of the dream… Read More
New Synthetic Slate Roof Tops Historic Owatonna City Hall
The massive brick complex in Owatonna, Minnesota, that currently serves as its city hall has an interesting past. According to Aaron Fitzloff, facility manager for the City of Owatonna, the structure was originally built in 1886 as the Minnesota Public… Read More
WSRCA Technical Bulletin: Roof Wood Sheathing Susceptibility to Moisture
New Roof System Addresses Challenges at Clarkson University’s Athletic Facility
How do you put a new roof on a 66,300-square-foot hyperbolic paraboloid? It takes a lot of skill, a lot of attention to safety, and the right choice of a roofing membrane — especially when the roof has to protect… Read More
Strength, Flexibility, Resilience: New Roof System Addresses Challenges at Clarkson University’s Athletic Facility
New Roof Systems Top University of Minnesota’s Renovated Pioneer Hall
Pioneer Hall is a central fixture on the University of Minnesota campus. Built in 1934, the five-story structure serves as a freshman dormitory and dining hall. The building was almost totally rebuilt as part of a $104 million renovation project… Read More




