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Preserving the past and constructing for the future
By Emma Peterson. Why contractors are using the Dryvit Outsulation system for historic and heritage projects. Historic buildings are fundamental to preserving our cities’ culture and heritage. However, because of their age, they are often in need of renovations to make them structurally sound and safe for modern use. Historical ...
Smarter HVAC engineering for healthier buildings
By Emma Peterson. How fan array retrofits support comfort, safety and HVAC system longevity. The quality of the air we breathe is vital to our health, comfort and overall quality of life. Frank Shadpour, the principal instructor for the HVAC Systems Design and Control Program at UC San Diego Division ...
High-quality training that comes to you
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran, Cotney Consulting Group has online training that can help you grow. In the roofing industry, training is the key to sustainable growth, both for individual careers and for businesses on the whole. But finding time to fit ...
AI smart templates
By Roof Hub. Go from searching to anticipating with this tool. Construction has always run on shorthand. Ask ten contractors what a “turtle vent” is, and you’ll get different answers. The same goes for “dimensional,” “to match” or “white caulk.” Roofing isn’t built around perfect terminology…It’s built around speed, experience and ...
Sprayable repair, cleaner application
By Jesse Sanchez. UNIFLEX™ One Flash Sprayable Roof Repair gives contractors a flexible flashing-grade sealant option designed to help speed roof repair work with less mess. Roof repairs often come down to performance, efficiency and ease of application. With UNIFLEX™ One Flash Sprayable Roof Repair from Sherwin-Williams Roofing Solutions, contractors ...
The case for roof restoration
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s latest study quantifies the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. In May of 2026, APOC, a leading liquid-applied roof restoration manufacturer and a member of ICP Building Solutions Group, released a new benchmark study all about the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. ...
Keeping buildings standing when it matters most
By Emma Peterson. Nudura ICFs are engineered and certified for structural integrity in the face of earthquakes. Across the world, seismic activity has been growing more threatening. In 2020 alone there were three major earthquakes across Croatia, Turkey and Greece that not only caused more than 1 billion Euros ...
New cool surfaces toolkit site provides public with resources and knowledge base
The Cool Surfaces Toolkit is designed to make trusted, science-based information on cool roofs, walls and pavements more accessible to a broad range of audiences. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls and pavements. ...
A multi-application building system
By Dani Sheehan. From roof decks to wall insulation and everything in between, spray foam is changing the way complex systems are designed and installed. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has long been a staple in roofing systems, but its role in construction is expanding far beyond the rooftop. From insulation ...
A record-breaking show
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). For years, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) has been the biggest annual light construction show in the world. But this year they took it to another level with record-breaking attendance! ...
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