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ERA Announces New EPDM Service Life

569 roofing professionals and four decades of laboratory testing validate exceptional durability of properly installed EPDM systems

March 20, 2026

A comprehensive new survey of 569 roofing professionals combined with extensive laboratory research confirms that properly installed and maintained EPDM roofing membranes routinely deliver at least 38 years of service life.

MBH Architects Completes BioLabs Facility in San Carlos

The three-story facility with basement opened in April 2025 and marks the newest and largest addition to the growing San Carlos campus

February 20, 2026

MBH Architects announced the completion of MBC BioLabs at 1030 Brittan Avenue, a 152,660-square-foot incubator laboratory and office building in the heart of the Bay Area’s life science corridor.

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.

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Adds New Director of Science

March 6, 2018

Ken Ederington, AIA, R.A., has joined the architecture, interiors and branding firm Carrier Johnson + CULTURE as Director of Science.

AGC Chemicals Expands Resin Testing Lab

February 8, 2018

Now the lab has the technology and services required to test fluoropolymer-based powder coating systems, which are growing in popularity due to their long life and environmental advantages.

Architectural Testing Adds P1 Test Chamber to Laboratory

November 7, 2013

Architectural Testing (ATI) has announced the addition of a P1 test chamber to its St. Paul, Minn., laboratory.

Editor’s Note: Comparing Apples to Apples

Chris King

June 1, 2013

This issue of Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing focuses on some testing procedures for products.

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.