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Going Green
Supporting sustainability from the top down
By Green Link Engineering. Green Link Engineering outlines how rooftop support design helps meet growing energy and environmental demands. As energy costs continue to rise, professionals across the trades are being called to rethink how efficiency, sustainability and equipment design intersect. In a webinar titled “Weathering the Storm with Rooftop ...
Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership converts construction waste into green economic solutions
Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental Group (DEG) which has the potential to reshape the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the United Kingdom. Teesside University has entered into a research partnership with Welsh resource management firm Dauson Environmental ...
Boosting roof efficiency with HD polysio cover boards
By Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA). Using HD polyiso cover boards can reduce installation time, improve energy performance and strengthen the long-term reliability of roof systems. High-density polyiso cover boards are becoming a preferred choice for modern roof assemblies, offering durability and thermal performance in a single solution. The Polyisocyanurate ...
Beat the heat with silicone roof coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Kool Seal Tundra keeps roofs cooler, longer, with lasting durability that stands up to sun, rain and time. When the summer sun turns rooftops into frying pans, building owners need a coating that can stand up to heat, and help keep it out of their building. Tundra™ ...
Brava and Aspire Pavers to showcase latest sustainable innovations at Greenbuild 2025
At Booth #812, advancements in synthetic roofing and pavers will be highlighted. Brava Roof Tile and Aspire Pavers will be showcasing their sustainable and innovative composite products at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place from November 4-6 in Los Angeles. The brands will be exhibiting at booth #812, ...
Mycocycle featured in season 2 of Bloomberg’s An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet
The company was the only one from North America selected to be featured in the series. The episode airs October 29 at 8 p.m. ET. Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, is proud to announce it will be featured in season two of the ...
Bringing life to modern architecture, one wall at a time
By Emma Peterson. The SOPRANATURE® BioWall offers an elegant and uplifting way to make any space more sustainable. Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of green construction and design. A great example of this is the 2017 renovation of the Jack Casino in Ohio, which features ...
Understanding IECC compliance
By Hunter Panels. Designing energy-efficient exterior walls that meet IECC code requirements without compromise, confusion or unnecessary cost. Above-grade exterior walls must meet the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and building professionals face a choice: follow the R-value path or the U-value path. Both are prescriptive methods allowed under the ...
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
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