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CFFA-VRD Adds New Online Roof Recycling FAQs PR Image

CFFA-VRD Adds New Online Roof Recycling FAQs

Part of Pathway to Circularity, resource explains post-consumer recycling of PVC (vinyl) roofing membrane
May 1, 2026

The Coated Fabrics and Film Association-Vinyl Roofing Division (CFFA-VRD) has launched a new set of online frequently asked questions (FAQs) about roof membrane recycling as part of commercial reroofing projects.


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International Women’s Day in Design

Designing Simplicity Into the Built World

Katrina Ralson
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 16, 2026
A round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.
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The staggered glass façade at 727 West Madison parking structure

Exterior Cladding Supports Long-Term Sustainability

Exterior cladding plays a critical role long after construction is complete
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Uarda Hoti
February 27, 2026

As sustainability has become a central priority in architecture, cladding is increasingly recognized as one of the most consequential systems in building design, capable of aligning architectural intent with measurable environmental outcomes. 


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Multnomah County Library Operations Center Renovation exterior

Hennebery Eddy Designs Multnomah County Library Operations Center Renovation & Expansion

This adaptive reuse project transformed a vacant 1995 grocery store into a bustling 73,000-square-foot workplace in vehicle-dominated east Portland
February 9, 2026

The Operations Center is the first project to meet Multnomah County’s ambitious fossil fuel-free buildings resolution and anticipates LEED Gold certification as well as Living Future Net-Zero Energy certification.


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Sika Achieves Platinum Certification Again for NSF/ANSI 347: Sustainability Assessment for Single-Ply Roofing Membranes

The NSF/ANSI 347 standard is the benchmark for roofing sustainability in single-ply roofing membranes
December 31, 2025

Sarnafil G 410 and Sarnafil S 327 single-ply PVC roofing membranes have earned the prestigious NSF/ANSI 347 Platinum Certification, the highest possible certification and the only roofing membrane to receive that rating in the roofing industry.


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Recyced roofing membrane

Sika’s PVC Roof Recycling Program Celebrates 20 Years of Roofing Excellence and Sustainability

The program has recycled over 100 million pounds of PVC roofing membrane, contributing to LEED certification efforts and helping clients meet their sustainability goals
December 5, 2025

Sika commemorates the 20th anniversary of the iconic Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, MA.


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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Airport Terminal with Custom Steel Windows and Doors

Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
November 28, 2025

Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building.


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CFFA Creates Downloadable Form to Add to Project Bid Documents

Project specifiers can quickly compare cost vs. environmental benefit
October 15, 2025

To encourage PVC roof recycling and make it easier for specifiers to include it in their re-roofing specifications, the Coated Fabrics & Film Association has created a downloadable form to add to project bid documents.


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This low-embodied carbon ceiling solution is part of the Armstrong SUSTAIN® portfolio. Ceiling panels are made of 55% recycled content

Redefining Environmental Impact, from Cradle to Cradle

Opportunities and outlooks for advancing a zero-waste vision in construction
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Chris Swentner
October 15, 2025

Things are moving in a positive direction as more and more industry members, from R&D teams to project demolition crews, create and leverage opportunities that work to increase circularity in construction. This article follows three key areas where the industry is starting to experience notable change.  


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ARMA

ARMA Announces Schedule of Events and Registration Details for the 3rd Virtual Asphalt Roofing Recycling Forum

This year’s theme is “Advancing Asphalt Roofing Recycling,” which promises to be a dynamic and educational event for industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike
October 9, 2025

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced its 3rd Virtual Asphalt Roofing Recycling Forum, scheduled for November 18, 2025.


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