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A Word From the Associate Editor

The Sustainability Movement

September 26, 2013

Our industry has recently seen a major push nationwide for more sustainable building design and construction, and Boston has jumped aboard the green train with its creation of the Allston Green District.

Diving Into Fountain and Pool Waterproofing

With Extra Attention, Problems With Fountains and Pools Can Be Averted

Anthony J. Nicastro Niklas W. Vigener

September 26, 2013

While rooftop and plaza pools are spectacular on a warm summer day, they flirt with disaster from a waterproofing standpoint.

Excellence in Design New Construction Educational Winner

The Center of Attention

A new student services center at a prominent university in Boston provides students with a chance to learn and play outside the box.

September 24, 2013

The LEED Gold certified Center for Student Services is Boston University’s (BU) new gateway to campus student life and services as well as the winner of EDC’s Excellence in Design Award for Educational New Construction.

Sustainable Roofing

Shining a Light on Daylighting

If you’re not sure daylighting is important for roofing contractors, try this quick test.

Jim Hoff

August 12, 2013

Does your company’s website include a section on daylighting? If not, you may be missing out on one of the fastest-growing trends in both commercial and residential roofing.

Putting Membranes to the Test

A Comparison of Methods for Predicting Long-Term Performance of Commercial Roofing Membranes

Kim Deaton Nate Martin

June 1, 2013

The artificial weathering performance of commercial roofing membranes has been a vital characteristic to measure and evaluate in regard to predicting long-term field performance.