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Miracle on Everest: Dr. Beck Weathers to Provide the Keynote Address at the 2016 International Roofing Expo
Posted September 10, 2015

Dr. Beck Weathers, survivor of the 1996 Mt. Everest tragedy, will provide the Keynote Address during the International Roofing Expo, February 17-19, 2016, at...
CFSEI to Host Webinar on Cold-Formed Steel Lateral Systems on October 22, 2015
Posted September 7, 2015

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Lateral Systems” on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EDT....
NRCA Updates Guidelines Regarding Photovoltaic Rooftop Installation
Posted September 2, 2015

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released revisions to its guidelines for photovoltaic (PV) installation in its NRCA Guidelines for Rooftop-mounted Photovoltaic Systems,...
July Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 48 States from 2014
Posted September 1, 2015

Overall employment and construction employment improved nationally in July on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis. Meanwhile, as would be expected, not seasonally adjusted (NSA)...
New Construction Starts in July Hold Steady
Posted August 31, 2015

At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $629.4 billion, new construction starts in July were essentially unchanged from June’s pace, according to Dodge Data...
Nonresidential Construction Spending Continues to Grow Through Mid-Summer
Posted August 31, 2015

Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.5 percent in July and is up 12.7 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to a Sept. 1 release by...

This Month’s Features

Pairing Standing Seam Metal with Proper Snow Control

Standing seam metal roofs with high-quality metal substrate can endure extreme temperatures and weather, including snow and blizzards.
The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...