Spring 2015 News
Year end figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department indicate that residential construction is at the highest level since 2005. Certain segments, such as multifamily construction, are expected to continue to grow in 2016 “I don’t think I have ever seen...
Winter 2015 News
One of the largest roofing projects in the nation recently wrapped up in Chicago. Re-roofing the 10.3-acre Jardine Water Filtration Plant—reportedly the world’s largest—is the biggest roofing project completed in Chicago in the past decade. The two-year program...
Fall 2014 News
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of waterproofing and weather barrier products, offers an underlayment co-branding program to help customers gain better market visibility. The program allows certain MFM product lines to be purchased with the wholesaler’s logo,...
Summer 2014 News
Firestone Building Products holds an annual awards program to recognize excellence in commercial roofing. In February, they announced that more than 200 roofing installation companies had earned the 2014 Master Contractor Award, bringing the network to more than...
Spring 2014 News
In November, a new internet domain was announced for construction-related websites. With the explosive growth of the worldwide web since the mid-1990s, the relatively small number of original domain names (.com, .org, .edu, and .gov) have proven inadequate for the...
Winter 2014 News
Firestone Building Products Company has partnered with the Pond Pro sales group to sell Firestone’s pond lining and geomembrane products. “Firestone Building Products is returning to an independent rep-based distribution model,” said Tim Dunn, president of Firestone...
Fall 2013 News
Cleveland-based Garland Industries has acquired DryDog Barriers, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina. The DryDog line of products and services will be integrated into GMX, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Garland Industries. The move significantly expands Garland’s...
Summer 2013 News
LiveRoof LLC announced an overburden removal warranty program in March. Under the program, LiveRoof warrants the removal and replacement of LiveRoof modules when they must be taken up in order to assess and repair leaks in roof membranes. The warranty applies to any...
Spring 2013 News
After six years of planning and construction, students returning to Public School 41 in New York City last fall could enjoy having one of the city’s largest green roofs overhead. The school’s 9,000-sq.-ft. vegetated roof is intended to serve as an outdoor classroom ...
Winter 2013 News
Vegetated roofing is one of the fastest-growing construction trends. According to one survey, it has doubled in popularity just in the last 12 months. The trade group Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announced the results of their 2012 Annual Industry Survey of...
