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Items Tagged with 'sustainability'

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ClarkDietrich Raises the Bar on Sustainability

ClarkDietrich reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals
August 28, 2025

The manufacturer reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.


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SOPREMA US Celebrates Expansion and Rebranding of Schoolcraft Facility

Multi-million-dollar investment signals growth, sustainability and the evolution of the SOPREMA brand
June 23, 2025

Multi-million-dollar investment signals growth, sustainability and the evolution of the SOPREMA brand.


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LEED v5 Launch Sets New Standards—EIFS Ready to Lead in Energy-Efficient Design

USGBC has unveiled LEED v5, the latest evolution in sustainable building certification, emphasizing decarbonization and energy efficiency across a building’s full lifecycle
May 12, 2025

The USGBC has unveiled LEED v5, the latest in sustainable building certification, emphasizing decarbonization and energy efficiency across a building’s full lifecycle.


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Meeting Sustainable Roofing Goals

VIDEO: Meeting Sustainable Roofing Goals

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
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Andrea Wagner Watts, Building Science Education Manager for GAF | Siplast Building & Roofing Science
Andrea Wagner Watts
October 20, 2024
Andrea Wagner Watts, Building Science Education Manager, GAF | Siplast, and Rick Kile, the Director of Green and Amenity Business for Siplast, joined us recently to chat about what to expect during their webinar, “Sustainable Roofing Made Simple”.
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PODCAST: A Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning

PODCAST: A Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning

August 18, 2024
An upcoming webinar will provide an outline on the practice of BECx and its benefits with real world case studies. We were recently joined by the presenter, Adam Ugliuzza, Director of Enclosures at Sustainable Building Partners, to chat about what to expect during the discussion.
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Cool Metal Roof and Wall Panels

A Key Contributor to Obtaining LEED Certification
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Lauren Rogers
August 7, 2024

With the USGBC's release of LEED v5 for public comment earlier this year, architects and contractors are already strategizing on the best practices for earning LEED credits. So, how can the coil and extrusion coatings specified for metal roofs and walls contribute to LEED credits?


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Reducing Urban Heat Island Effects with Reflective Surface Innovations

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
July 12, 2024

In many cases, building envelope design is mostly a matter of aesthetics and costs. As attention to environmental issues grows, however, sustainability and energy-related concerns play an increasing role in these decisions. The push to reduce urban heat island effects is one of the most prominent of these concerns.


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METALCON to Feature Several Sessions Focusing on Sustainability

August 24, 2023

Understanding all of the benefits of metal will help you sell more metal. So, METALCON is offering six learning sessions focused on sustainability. They are in the expo hall during show hours and are free to attend.


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A "Garden" of Translucent Polycarbonate Canopies at Disneyland Resort

June 26, 2023

With the assistance of the canopy system, the architecture team was able to create a forest-like facade at each of the escalators by the entrance.  


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Huber Engineered Woods Announces Plans to Locate its New Mill in Mississippi

June 19, 2023

The manufacturing facility is projected to provide over 150 direct new jobs to Noxubee County and surrounding areas, while providing a sustainable solution to utilize abundant smaller diameter timber in the region—benefiting landowners, businesses and residents.


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8/22/23 to 8/21/26
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Solar Roofing: Protect and Power Buildings in One Project

On Demand This presentation will focus on the convergence of the roofing and solar industries: the products that are found on the market and how to incorporate solar into your construction scope for both new and existing buildings will be discussed.

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5/21/26 to 5/21/27
Contact: Demi

Elevating Enclosure Performance  

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

On-Demand This presentation explores the performance of exterior insulation under the demanding conditions of modern rainscreen systems and masonry veneers, with a focus on NFPA 285 compliance, thermal bridging, moisture transport, durability and sustainability

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Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

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.

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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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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