UP TO THE MINUTE
Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Building a cooler future
By Emma Peterson. With the launch of a new educational campaign, the United States Cool Surfaces Deployment Project aims to accelerate the use of cool roofs and walls. In 2022, a team came together, hailing from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arizona State University, the ...
Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products appointed to Cool Roof Rating Council board of directors
This association plays key role in roofing and exterior wall sustainability. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced that Wade Shepherd, senior manager of components and technical for roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024. ...
From the lab to the roof: How standards shape the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the science and testing necessary to ensure roofing materials are safe and durable! While construction and laboratory science don’t necessarily seem like two peas in a pod, testing is a crucial part of the industry that ensures roofing products, materials and systems meet strict safety, ...
Putting the spotlight on the coatings industry
By Emma Peterson. Navigating everything from new building codes, training requirements and more as coatings become an increasingly popular roofing solution. As building owners and professionals in the field realize the power and potential of the coatings industry, it has grown incredibly rapidly. From energy efficiency benefits to extending an ...
Pushing sustainable material technology forward
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ACE Laboratories and the Cool Roof Rating Council are pushing sustainable material solutions forward. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Erick Sharp, the CEO of ACE Laboratories, to talk about how they are prioritizing sustainability ...
Staying cool from roof to wall
By Emma Peterson. Learn a bit about the science behind having a cool home and why it’s so important. As the pressure of rising heat levels continues to emerge, issues like urban heat islands and overstressed energy grids are becoming more and more common. In this AskARoofer podcast episode, Megan ...
Top August stories: Innovate, keep safe and shine on
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ this past month! A popular article this last month among readers highlights the valuable resources produced by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) available for members of the post-frame industry. Coffee Shop writer, Emma Peterson, highlighted the association’s collection ...
Top August Stories: Post-frame education, coil coatings and multilingual training
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past August. With more people joining our amazing industry, that means more languages for companies to adapt to! Businesses are much more inclined to offer multilingual training but might not know where to start. That’s why last month, ...
Top August stories: Embracing drone technology, a legacy of innovation and post-frame potential
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) newsroom this past month. Contractors and other industry professionals are beginning to recognize the power and potential that drone technologies can offer their businesses. From providing better safety and efficiency measures to effectively minimizing the time ...
Cool roof trends for 2024 highlighted at CRRC annual meeting
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the latest innovations and trends in cool roofing and surfaces. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Stuart Ruis, vice president of R&D services and chair of the CRRC Board of Directors (CRRC) and Jeffrey Steuben, executive director of the Cool ...
UP TO THE MINUTE
