September 2024 roundup of building products

Top building products for September 2024

BD+C Editors break down September's top 15 building products, from the Crystal W50i to Armstrong's DesignStackz Ceiling System.

Top building products for July 2024

BD+C Editors break down July's top 15 building products, from Façades by Design to Schweiss Doors's Strap Latch bifold door.

Top building products for April 2024

BD+C Editors break down April's top 15 building products, from CLiC On-demand Privacy Glass to NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing.

5 more ProConnect events scheduled for 2024, including all-new 'AEC Giants'

SGC Horizon present 7 ProConnect events in 2024.

Mar 19, 2013

Wind valves will help increase hurricane resistance on Florida schools

Wind valves that harness the force of swirling winds to keep the roof in place during storms will be used to help seven Florida school roofs withstand hurricane-force winds.

Feb 26, 2013

Tax incentive database for reflective roofs available

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) created a database of current information on rebates and tax credits for installing reflective roofs.

Feb 25, 2013

GAF launches roofing industry’s first self-service roof energy calculator and rebate finder

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce CREST, the Cool Roof Energy and Sustainability Tool. Available at cool.gaf.com, CREST is a unique tool designed to help contractors, consultants and building owners compare the energy cost savings of different roofing systems options.

Feb 14, 2013

Firestone projects recognized for roofing excellence

Firestone Building Products has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing.

Feb 6, 2013

George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored by Sika Sarnafil

Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika Sarnafil. The annual competition highlights excellence in roofing installation. Roofing contractors are judged based on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving.

Feb 4, 2013

GAF roofing plant earns first UL Environment validation for Landfill Waste Diversion

MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2013 – UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories),…

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded th

Jan 30, 2013

Firestone Building Products wins 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award for 'global leadership' and 'advancing sustainable roofing'

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing.

Jan 28, 2013

Oldcastle Architectural to exhibit at World of Concrete

Oldcastle Architectural, the largest producer of concrete masonry products in North America, will be in full force at the 2013 World of Concrete show February 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring new product demonstrations, hands-on competitions and prizes.

Jan 14, 2013

RAM Commercial Trucks named official truck of 2013 International Roofing Expo (IRE)

Covering all segments of the roofing industry, attendees are made up of commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and other ancillary industry professionals.