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GAF Roofs for Troops program helps more than 1,000 military families
Posted May 17, 2012

This past January, GAF announced its Roofs for Troops program offering rebates to both active military and veterans as a display of gratitude for...

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International Trade Administration and AIA to lead trade mission to India
Posted May 17, 2012

The International Trade Administration and The American Institute of Architects are organizing an Architecture Services Trade Mission to India from October 14 to 19,...

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AIA announces guide to International Green Construction Code
Posted May 16, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today introduced the first overview guide on how architects can implement in their practice the International Green Construction...

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AIA Contract Documents Launch Several New Services
Posted May 16, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today launched its Contract Documents Education Portal, aia.org/docucation, a comprehensive, user-friendly web site that offers contractors, builders, and...

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Architecture Billings Index Reverts to Negative Territory
Posted May 15, 2012

After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has fallen into negative terrain. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,...

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Englert names Southeast Region Manager
Posted May 15, 2012

Pat Daniels of Marietta, Georgia has been named South East Region Manager. Daniels has more than 30 years of experience in the construction materials...

This Month’s Features

Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye

While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems

A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...
Mastering Metal Composite Material (MCM)

MCM is not just a material; it is an opportunity to transform architectural intent into built reality.
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing

By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...