Sika Sarnafil, a worldwide manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, has long been committed to environmentally friendly building construction and practices. As part of this commitment, the company has formally recognized a sustainable roofing project each year since 2004. This year, the Recycling Project of the Year award was presented to Imperial Roof Systems of West Union, Iowa, for its re-roofing of the SuperTarget store in Olathe, Kan. Despite challenging conditions, the project stood out in terms of its minimization of waste and recycling and re-use of materials. The resulting roof system stands as a model of sustainability, saving energy and protecting the building and its occupants for many years to come.
According to Ryan Hoey, project superintendent for Imperial Roof Systems, Target is well known for its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in an effort to eventually become a zero-waste company. “Target is trying to be a sustainable corporation on all of its projects — not just roofing,” he said “This is big. It makes them stand out from others, to be able to recycle and be a green corporation.”