For those of us who have spent a lifetime in Washington observing, managing and explaining the intricacies of our rather messy democracy, it is a given that once a government agency gets a program in place to encourage specific activities… Read More
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Sustainability or Resilience: Either or Both?
Here’s a quick question for you: when you are choosing a membrane for a roofing system, how much do you consider the resilience or sustainability of the product? And is one feature more important to you than the other? Regardless… Read More
Planning, Execution and Quality Products Add Up to Successful Project
Located in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, Oak View Elementary is home to about 550 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Oak View Elementary’s mission is to provide a positive, safe learning environment where students can become more independent and… Read More
Mauna Kea Solar: PV Installation on Hawaii’s Tallest Mountain Provides Lessons in Rooftop Solar
CHANCES ARE, you will never have to install a solar voltaic system on the slope of a dormant volcano, at an altitude of almost 14,000 feet, taking care to place the system’s panels on an Mark Devenot, infrastructure specialist at… Read More
Reconfiguring Mercy Hospital
Back in 2017, Allina Health Mercy Hospital had a problem. The Minnesota health care location had simply run out of space. The solution involved relocating and enlarging the main entrance, reconfiguring the hospital’s interior and adding a parking garage. To… Read More
Restoring Warehouse District Complex Poses Re-Roofing Challenges
Five warehouse buildings constructed in the early 1900s were renovated into mixed-use space in 1980. The complex was topped with a new roof system in 2020. Photos: Central Roofing Company In the trendy North Loop section of Minneapolis, the Warehouse… Read More
Restoring Warehouse District Complex Poses Re-Roofing Challenges
In the trendy North Loop section of Minneapolis, the Warehouse District is anchored by Itasca Lofts condominiums. More than 100 years old, the converted warehouse is home to 71 units plus a restaurant, comedy club and commercial space on the… Read More
John Ball Zoo’s Green Legacy Extends to Rooftops
Since 1884, John Ball Zoo’s 40-acre stretch of land has continued to flourish in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the turn of the 20th century, the zoo population consisted of local favorites such as raccoons and deer. By… 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
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