Tracking The Shift Away From Net Metering for Homeowners With Solar Panels
One of the most frequently cited benefits for the installation of rooftop solar panels, aside from the environmental benefits, is the reduction in electrical bills….
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Subcontractor Claims and Bankruptcy
As the economy changes, more contractors are looking to bankruptcy courts for protection. Many roofing contractors face having their claims for non-payment on projects either…
Opportunities Are With the Roofing Industry
Sustainability is not just a trending industry buzzword — mitigating climate change is a situation that demands immediate action. But historically, the energy-intensive building industry…
Tips For Managing a Roofing Project in the Summer Months
If we have learned anything from roofing in recent summers, it’s that you can’t be too cautious when preparing to work in summer heat. Last…
High Stakes Roofing
Hospitals pose some of the toughest tests in roofing and reroofing. Replacing the roof on occupied buildings is always challenging, but when work takes place…
A Guide to Fall Protection Systems
Falls are the leading cause of construction industry fatalities, accounting for 38% of 2021 construction fatalities according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety…
Roofers’ Choice: 16-Foot-Wide TPO Sheets
Carlisle SynTec Systems introduced the industry’s first-ever 16-foot-wide TPO sheet. Carlisle’s 16-foot Sure-Weld TPO boosts productivity on adhered and induction welded roofs by cutting down…
Installation Made Easy: The Shift to 3D
Exterior wall and roof panel manufacturers continue to innovate a wide range of products that help commercial facilities achieve and exceed design and performance requirements….
Spouses of H1-B Visa Holders Retain Right to Work
From all around the world, highly skilled workers come to the United States and offer their talents in technology, healthcare, construction, and other industries. One…
Bringing Natural Light — and Tax Savings — to Commercial Buildings
As spring approaches, there is more sunshine to enjoy — even indoors. For building occupants, studies suggest that exposure to sunlight improves building occupants’ mood,…