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Raising the Bar: Innovation, Science and Technology Building at Florida Polytechnic Is a Functional Work of Art

Shawn Holiday
February 21, 2014
There’s not much use for a tape measure on this construction job.
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Editor's Note: Low-Slope Roofing Has a Steeper Learning Curve

Chris King
February 21, 2014
Changing codes and regulations have converged to make commercial roofing projects more complicated than ever.
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The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

Stanley P. Graveline
February 21, 2014
In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.
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Publishers Note: Join Us for Commercial Roofing Boot Camp

Elizabeth Obloy
February 21, 2014
Continuing education has always been the major focus at Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing.
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New LTTR Values and What They Mean for Roofing Industry Professionals

Michael Cusick, Ph.D. Christopher Griffin, Ph.D. Lance Wang, Ph.D.
February 14, 2014
The ASTM C1289 Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board (ASTM C1289-13) was recently updated.
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Dr. Jim Hoff to Lead New Online Workshop Titled ‘Commercial Roofing Boot Camp’

November 26, 2013

Commercial Roofing Boot Camp is a detail-oriented design course that combines video lessons, reading assignments, and hands-on calculations and homework.


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Empire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs

November 11, 2013

Xero Flor America (XFA), the official and exclusive distributor in the United States for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on the Empire State Building.


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Apartment Complex Enjoys Benefits of Commercial Solar Installation

November 7, 2013

Together, Kingspan Environmental and Amidus are helping area clients reap the financial and environmental benefits of going solar.


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Seattle’s First Hill Streetcar Building to Feature New Green Roof

November 4, 2013

Seattle’s new streetcar line, First Hill, is expected to be completed in early 2014 and will boast a green roof atop its newly constructed maintenance facility.


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Cooler Than You Think: Ballasted Roofing Systems

Ballast Assemblies Are a Cool Roof Alternative
Annie McCarren
October 18, 2013
Many words are used to describe ballasted roofing systems — economical, basic and durable being some of the most common. The word cool, by any definition, doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of ballasted EPDM roofs.
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