Correct Side Lap on a Slate Roof
I’ve been asked to examine slate roof installations all across the U.S., and one of the most disheartening things I’ve observed is how often incorrect…
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How to Identify and Treat Hypothermia
Cold environments present a real hazard to workers. Just being in the cold can limit a person’s range of motion, creating a possible workplace hazard….
I Experienced a Fatality on a Job Site
A fatality on a job site is something I never thought I would experience. I’ve worked in architecture/construction/real-estate development for more than 12 years and…
Polyiso Roof Insulation R-value Update
An update to ASTM C1289, “Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation”, (ASTM C1289-13) features important improvements regarding the prediction of Long-Term Thermal…
Rooftop Alterations, Like Skylights and Roof Monitors, Can Drive Building Value and Performance
Rooftops are an immensely underutilized resource for optimizing building performance. Rooftop strategies can include painting the roof white or installing a solar reflective “cool roof”…
Reroofing Is One of the Few Opportunities to Improve the Built Environment
All of us get misled by catch-phrases, like “Save the Planet” or “Global Warming” or “Climate Change”. Although phrases like these are well intended, they…
Impacts of Substance Abuse
Studies show an estimated 10 percent of U.S. employees have a chemical dependency, costing employers upwards of $100 billion each year. The most basic losses…
Are You ‘PV Ready’?
Commercial rooftops are an attractive platform for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity-producing systems. These low-slope roofs offer an economical and sustainable structural foundation…
Five Ways Construction Professionals Can Protect Their Contractual Rights and Avoid Misunderstandings
If your company has recently been awarded a contract for construction work, congratulations! In finding the work and having your bid accepted, you’ve demonstrated your…
Reinvention from Carolinas Roofing to Roofing
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that all of life is reinvention. Sometimes past and future can share the same time period. New…