Project Profiles
Heat-deflecting Roof Will Reduce Heat Island Effect in New Orleans
By Dani Sheehan. Hoping to expand their sustainable mission to the community, the convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana is investing in a cool roofing system. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is the sixth largest convention center in the nation. In 2018 a roof replacement ...
Port of Los Angeles Protects Baggage Facility With PVF Film
By Anna Lockhart. When building a new baggage handling facility to meet the high demands of cruise line traffic, the Port of Los Angeles trusted this DuPont™ Tedlar® product to get the job done. As the Port of Los Angeles sees a significant amount of traffic throughout the year ...
Building Cities Above Earth’s Surface Presents New Challenges
By GCP. GCP solves fireproofing challenges for Boston’s historic air-rights project. Cities are building up instead of out, presenting new challenges for today’s construction. One example is Boston’s historic Parcel 12 development. The project is building on air-rights over the Massachusetts Turnpike, covering the surrounding streets and utilities. An air-rights project hasn’t ...
The Huge Roof Protecting This Little Piece of Paris
By Evelyn Witterholt. How this 300,000+ square foot roof was installed on the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Before its opening in 1999, the building owners of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino wanted to ensure their hotel was in tip top shape. This huge hotel houses 2,500 ...
Cutting-edge Underlayment Enhances Roofing Project
By Polyglass. The revamped Oasis at Naples condos in sunny Naples, Florida is boasting a top-notch roof with a game-changing underlayment. Oasis at Naples, a sprawling condominium community nestled around six picturesque lakes in Naples, Florida, found itself in need of new roofing. Crown Roofing, LLC, the chosen contractor for ...
Form Meets Function Using Custom Metal Coatings
By Sherwin-Williams. Custom coating integrates building design with community, culture and the environment at this uniquely imagined middle and high school. Expanding across a 30-acre campus, Thaden School students now enjoy three new buildings in the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas. Marlon Blackwell Architects found inspiration from a variety of sources, ...
Florida Home Gets Gorgeous Ocean-Blue Roof
By DuPont™ Tedlar®. A Florida home in Sailfish Point recently received a stunning makeover with the installation of a blue metal roof that shines like bright ocean waters. Contrary to popular belief, it is completely possible to install quality and long-lasting metal roofing on a beachfront property. Total Roofing ...
Steam Coil Cleaning Creates Big Savings for University
By Cayden Wemple. With energy costs on the rise, Florida State University realized there was a critical deterrent that was keeping their energy costs up. WTI-Pure Air Control Services, was entrusted with the critical task of cleaning the heavily soiled coils in Florida State University's HVAC systems across the entire ...
California State Building Receives Primer Makeover
By Sika. The State of California looked to Sika products to improve the energy efficiency and durability of their Redding state office building. Project description The State of California commissioned Scott Tyson in January 2020 for a review of a project for one of their buildings in Redding, California. It ...
Vega Slate: Natural Benefits From a Natural Beauty
By Dani Sheehan. See how slate is the natural choice for a well-proven and environmentally friendly roofing project. Looking for a roofing solution that is environmentally friendly, incredibly durable and won’t fade over time? Vega slate is the perfect natural option that homeowners and contractors alike will love. Unlike petroleum-based ...
