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on May 14,2013 in Feature

When it comes to durability, a 50-year building design ideally should include 50-year coatings. Many building products consume substantial amounts...

on May 08,2013 in Feature

When embarking upon a roofing renovation project, one of the first decisions for the Building Team is whether to tear off and replace the existing...

The MBCI NuRoof Retrofit Roof System was installed over the existing roof’s fram
on May 21,2012 in Feature

Metal Roof Consultants attended a school board meeting and presented a sloped metal retrofit roof as an alternative to tearing off the existing...

on April 03,2012 in Feature

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Solar installations are helping K-12 schools around the country save money and teach students the intricacies of renewable energy sources.

on April 14,2011 in Product Review

A 3,500-sf, football-shaped copper roof is a highlight of the Kansas City Chiefs’ new training facility in Missouri.

on February 18,2011 in Product Review

The C.T. Terrell Prison near Houston was retrofitted with a 238T roofing system by Architectural Building Components. The new roof consists of 181...

on February 14,2011 in Feature

According to sustainability experts, the first step toward designing an energy-efficient roofing system is to see roof materials and systems as an...

on January 07,2011 in Feature

A roofing survey emailed to a representative sample of BD+C’s subscriber list revealed such key findings as: Respondents named metal (56%)...

on September 13,2010 in Feature

With more than 250 LEED projects in the works, Enermodal Engineering is Canada's most prolific green building consulting firm. In 2007, with...

on August 11,2010 in Product Review
The new retractable roof over the Centre Court at Wimbledon is made of Gore Tenara Architectural Fabric. More than 5,200 square meters of the fabric...
on August 11,2010 in Feature

Sustainability and energy efficiency depend not only on the overall design but also on the building's enclosure system. Whether it's via...