Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 conference session highlight

By Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA).

Building sustainability: How Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association EPD initiatives help roof coatings manufacturers.

Sustainability continues to be a driving force across the construction industry and roof coatings manufacturers are increasingly being asked to provide transparent and credible environmental data. This educational session offers an in depth look at the industry wide initiative led by the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) to develop an industry average Environmental Product Declaration for roof coatings.

During the presentation attendees will gain a clear and current understanding of the goals behind the EPD initiative including why an industry average approach is critical for consistency credibility and accessibility across the market. The session will walk through the methodologies being used and the framework guiding the life cycle assessment process along with the how the project is progressing. By sharing the process openly this session reinforces trust in the data and the collaborative approach being taken across the industry.

Participants will also learn about the key milestones achieved to date along with the challenges encountered and the practical solutions that have been implemented to keep the initiative moving forward. The discussion will demonstrate how industry average EPDs support manufacturers designers and building owners by providing reliable data that aligns with green building programs sustainability reporting and evolving regulatory expectations.

The session will conclude with an overview of the current project status and the next steps required to bring the EPDs to completion helping manufacturers understand how they can prepare for and benefit from the final outcomes.

Contractors and manufacturers alike are encouraged to attend this full day of educational sessions. Contractor registration is free with a promo code so do not miss out.

Register today and explore the full session agenda.

About Jack Geibig

Jack Geibig is the founder and managing director of Ecoform LLC an organization of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to the evaluation design and development of clean products. With more than 30 years of experience in sustainability management consulting and clean product engineering Jack brings deep expertise in product innovation environmental life cycle assessment and life cycle management greenhouse gas emissions methodologies and sustainable product design.

His work spans both private and public sector collaborations including projects with Steelcase Tennent Co. NSF International Rubbermaid the Natural Stone Council the Brick Industries Alliance and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Prior to founding Ecoform Jack served as director of the Center for Clean Products at the University of Tennessee where he led major initiatives in life cycle assessment and standards development. He holds degrees in Environmental Engineering and Chemical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

This session provides essential insight for anyone looking to better understand how industry collaboration around EPDs is shaping the future of sustainability in roof coatings.