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New Solar Center at METALCON
Hear from SEIA & other solar experts. METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announces its new solar center sponsored by S-5! débuting this year in Tampa for business owners, designers, contractors, EPCs, solar developers and installers interested in learning more ...
Sustainability With Sika
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. These Sika products can help you earn LEED® credits and promote greener practices at the same time. Sika is committed to sustainable development, encouraging innovations of products that are safer with lower environmental impact that improve upon existing roofing solutions. Sika’s objective centers on ...
U.S. Solar Market Eclipses 100 Gigawatts
Solar industry accounts for 58% of all new electric generating capacity but begins to see first signs of rising costs The U.S. solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts (GWdc) of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight ...
GAF Reinforces Commitment to a Sustainable Future with Inaugural Social Impact Report
The company aims to drive meaningful and lasting change. As part of its commitment to protect what matters most, GAF unveiled its inaugural social impact report highlighting the company’s efforts to make a positive impact on its people, communities, and the planet. The report outlines the progress made in 2020 and identifies ...
What Homeowner’s Want: Discreet Solar Power
By CertainTeed. Providing customers with subtle solar tiles that are as easy to install as tile is a sure way to add value to your company and keep homeowners happy. When John Bedingfield built his new home, he wanted to capitalize on all of the sunny days to bring down ...
Getting to Know Green Roofs
By Molly Nelson, RCS Intern. Understand the differences and similarities between the various green roof choices. Green Roofing techniques have been in practice for centuries, but in recent decades, the North American market has become increasingly interested in incorporating more green roofs on residential and commercial buildings. This is an opportunity ...
How Spray Foam Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter Why spray foam is your next green switch. Spray foam is a cutting edge, multifunctional home insulation and air sealing product that can both increase energy efficiency as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This one product, when applied, creates an airtight building envelope, ...
The Roofing Industry Will Continue to be Innovated by Climate Change
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The most successful companies will be the ones working to install roofs that offer the most energy-saving potential, sustainable roofing materials, and the smallest environmental impact. Regardless of your opinion on climate change, the effects of global warming (severe weather, rising sea levels and ...
Claiming Your Time in the Sun: How to Embrace Solar Energy as a Contractor
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Increased demand for solar energy allows contractors to enter a completely new market get ahead by entering the solar market early. There has been much buzz surrounding the opportunity solar energy presents for contractors to diversify business and bring in new revenue. Offering solar energy ...
SOPREMA® Donates $5,000 to Arbor Day Foundation on Behalf of Contractor Who Used Tree Inspired Smog-Reducing Granules
Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing of Texas used SOPREMA’s smog-reducing ECO3 granule surfaced roofing membranes on an airport terminal. SOPREMA®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of sustainable solutions in the building envelope fields, announced today, on Arbor Day, the donation of $5,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of Chamberlin Roofing and ...
