Going Green
Custom colors meet first class protection
By Emma Peterson. Learn how DaVinci Roofscapes delivers high-performance and stunning aesthetics with their composite products. While at the International Builders Show, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the chance to catch up with Theo Maglio of DaVinci Roofscapes for a quick interview. Theo is the western regional sales manager for DaVinci, ...
GAF project profile - Goodwill of the Great Plains
Empowerment by design: Goodwill of the Great Plains net-zero energy, accessible building. JC Roofing and Insulating, CMBA Architects and GAF set out to develop a groundbreaking, net-zero energy and accessible building for the Goodwill of the Great Plains in Sioux City, Iowa. The facility, opening in March 2025, will house the ...
Cool city, cool people and cool surfaces
By Lauren White. There’s no voodoo involved when talking about cool surfaces at the CRRC Annual Meeting. Between ghost tours, vampire apothecaries and beignets, the Big Easy hosted the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) annual meeting. From June 10-12, 2025, members of the CRRC, committee members, sponsors and ...
Bringing greener innovations to the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new eco-friendly roofing adhesive turns heads at bustling trade show. In the fast-moving world of commercial roofing, one standout company is drawing serious attention not just for innovation, but for making sustainability and labor efficiency their top priorities. At the Coffee Shop Soundstage during this year's ...
Roofing expands with sustainability in mind
By Jesse Sanchez. New manufacturing plant and eco-innovations mark a major leap for this roofing manufacturer. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Malarkey Roofing Products revealed ambitious expansion plans alongside its continued push toward sustainable innovation. Speaking with Lauren White, Malarkey sales team executives Mike Fields and Craig Lott shared details ...
Solar smarts: Texas-assembled* attic fans catching a nationwide tailwind
By Jesse Sanchez. Solar-powered attic fans are gaining traction as a smart, energy-efficient upgrade for homes across the country. As energy costs rise and demand for sustainable home improvements grows, solar-powered attic fans are gaining attention as a smart way to reduce heat buildup and improve overall efficiency. Cardinal Ventilation by Attic ...
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
Maximizing catchment systems with safe roofing solutions
By Progressive Materials. Learn how rainwater harvesting can provide safe, usable water with the right roof coatings. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and efficient way to collect and store water for a variety of uses, from irrigation to drinking water. However, the quality of the water depends on the materials used in ...
From the ground to the roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Tremco’s complete building solutions and where Nudura ICF fits into that picture. The Coffee Shops™ got to kick of their tradeshow season in January with the 2025 World of Concrete show! Hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show was full of interesting information and great ...
Owens Corning publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
This marks the 19th sustainability report from Owens Corning, which published its first report in 2006. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Better Together, outlining the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals. “The theme ‘Building Better Together’ reflects the work of our team in delivering a ...
