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Four Risks of Rooftop Solar and How to Combat Them

These guidelines will help commercial construction teams ensure that the building enclosures beneath these arrays are ready to handle the heat, weight, and wear

May 23, 2025

The demands of a solar-ready roof call for important material specifications to help mitigate long-term risks these installations create for waterproofing, insulation performance, fire resistance, and maintenance access.

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Building Safety Month 2025

Lindsay Lewis

May 11, 2025

Mel Oncu, Chief Strategy Officer for the International Code Council, joined us to chat about this year’s Building Safety Month theme and what our industry can do to promote safety at every level.

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The Latest with RICOWI

Lindsay Lewis

May 4, 2025

We were joined by Al Janni, Product Testing/Code Approval Specialist for Duro-Last, to chat about RICOWI and what the association has been working on.

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on behind the scenes and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

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Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Lindsay Lewis

April 20, 2025

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

How to Choose the Right Commercial Roof System

Selecting the right roofing system is a critical investment. Whether you're replacing a roof or specifying a new one, understanding options will help you make an informed decision

Michael Lichy

April 7, 2025

For commercial property owners and managers, selecting the right roofing system is a critical investment. Whether you're replacing a roof or specifying a new one, understanding your options will help you make an informed decision.

Obtain Skill and Credibility with ProCertification

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble gives an exclusive update on ProCertification and other advanced training efforts in the works.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

March 23, 2025

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble discusses how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

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The What, Where & Why of Liquid Applied Roofing

Understanding How Liquid Applied Roof Systems Can Support Your Project Goals

Lindsay Lewis

February 25, 2025

Michael Popeck, the Northeast Design Manager of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, and Jon Wentworth, the Sr. Director of Liquids & Coatings for GAF, joined us to chat about their webinar, "The What, Where & Why of Liquid Applied Roofing"

David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Vegetated Roofs: A Strategy for Climate Resilience in the Urban Landscape

These systems help mitigate stormwater runoff, promote sustainability, and enhance long-term urban resilience

Rick Kile

February 21, 2025

Beyond pure aesthetics, vegetated roofs play a critical role in stormwater management, heat mitigation, and air quality improvement.

Next-Generation Plastics for High-Performance Roofing Membranes

Greg Li Joanna Giovanoli

February 14, 2025

Thanks to breakthroughs in materials science, today's roofing membranes are designed for remarkable durability and performance.

View Our 2025 Issue

Lindsay Lewis

February 12, 2025

Our 2025 issue is here! Browse topics from best practices for improving window openings, to how polyiso enhances building performance, and the importance of low-VOC insulation.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Four Risks of Rooftop Solar and How to Combat Them

Building Safety Month 2025

The Latest with RICOWI

Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

How to Choose the Right Commercial Roof System

Obtain Skill and Credibility with ProCertification

The What, Where & Why of Liquid Applied Roofing

Vegetated Roofs: A Strategy for Climate Resilience in the Urban Landscape

Next-Generation Plastics for High-Performance Roofing Membranes

View Our 2025 Issue

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