Enter today! BD+C's 75 Top Building Products for 2024

BD+C editors are now accepting submissions for the annual 75 Top Building Products awards. The winners will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of Building Design+Construction.

Roofing

Researchers devise adaptive roof tile concept that adjusts to ambient temperatures

Scientists at the University of California Santa Barbara published a paper that proposes adaptive roof tile technology that can adjust to ambient temperatures. Using a wax motor, tiles could switch from a heating or cooling state enabling savings on heating and cooling costs.

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Biden Administration’s proposed building materials rules increase domestic requirements

The Biden Administration’s proposal on building materials rules used on federal construction and federally funded state and local buildings would significantly boost the made-in-America mandate. In the past, products could qualify as domestically made if at least 55% of the value of their components were from the U.S.

Mar 14, 2012

Firestone names 2012 Master Contractor Award Winners

Annual award acknowledges industry’s top roofing professionals.

Feb 28, 2012

Roofing contractors recognized for workmanship

Sika Sarnafil announces Project of the Year winners; competition highlights visually stunning, energy efficient, and sustainable roofs.

Feb 20, 2012

GAF introduces web portal for architects and specifiers

The new portal offers a clean look with minimal clutter to make it easier to find the technical information and product data that architects need.

Dec 27, 2011

Suffolk Construction celebrates raising of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum cupola

Topping off ceremony held on 238th Anniversary of Boston Tea Party.

Tyler Junior College wanted a roofing system that wouldnt need any attention fo

Dec 14, 2011

Tyler Junior College and Sika Sarnafil team up to save energy

Tyler Junior College wanted a roofing system that wouldn’t need any attention for a long time.

Nov 22, 2011

Report finds that L.A. lags on solar energy, offers policy solutions

Despite robust training programs, L.A. lacks solar jobs; lost opportunity for workers in high-need communities.

Nov 9, 2011

Sika Sarnafil Roof Recycling Program recognized by Society of Plastics Engineers

Program leads the industry in recovering and recycling roofing membrane into new roofing products.

Oct 17, 2011

Aerialogics announces technology partnership with CertainTeed Corp.

CertainTeed to provide Aerialogics’ Aerial Measurement Services to its credentialed contractor base and utilize the technology in its Roofing Products Division.

Oct 5, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Roof hatch designed for energy efficiency

The cover features a specially designed EPDM finger-type gasket that ensures a positive seal with the curb to reduce air permeability and ensure energy performance.