Tuesday, May 31, 2016

NASA's retro guide to future living

In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.

Lutz Roofing Earns Firestone Building Products “Triple Crown” of Industry Honors

Firestone Building Products has presented Lutz Roofing with its 2016 Master Contractor, Inner Circle of Quality and President's Club Awards.

Friday, May 27, 2016

RSS Honored with Perfection Award from Carlisle SynTec Systems

Carlisle SynTec Systems recently honored RSS Roofing Services & Solutions with its 2016 Perfection Award.

Opinion: Sandberg amplifies social importance of grief

Sheryl Sandberg's public mourning is an important example, says Meghan O'Rourke. But her "tough-it-out" message misses an opportunity for change.

Here's who buys the most weapons from the U.S.

With the end of the U.S. arms embargo, Vietnam will join a long list of international recipients of American armaments.

CertainTeed Roofing Acquires Matterhorn®; Expands North American Footprint

The award-winning metal roofing line is now available exclusively from CertainTeed.

IPS® Corporation Acquires Roof Top Blox

IPS Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of Roof Top Blox.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Thursday, May 19, 2016

If dogs could talk... this is what they would say

Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed technology that allows dogs to trigger audible cues or send text message alerts.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

CertainTeed Stretches the Imagination at Hometown AIA National Convention in Philadelphia

North America's leading building products manufacturer offers innovative products, educational sessions, and onsite events at the company's new state-of-the-art headquarters in Malvern.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

'New form' of light sets heads spinning

When it comes to understanding light, it turns out we're more in the dark than we thought.

The Maverick - Colorado Youth Outdoors Largest Fundraiser

The Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO) Maverick annual fundraiser shoot was held May 6-7 at Colorado Clays in Brighton, Colo.

Monday, May 16, 2016

iDreambook Offers Interactive Experience with CertainTeed's Residential Exterior Building Products

Pop-up videos, design ideas and a wealth of information give contractors an innovative and powerful sales tool.

Revealed: BAM's progress on Jebel Ali Terminal 4

BAM is taking care of building the 400m bridge and adjacent causeways, and 2.2km quay wall with a depth of 18m in phase 1

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Star Roofing Celebrates National Safety Stand Down

The 58 field employees of Star Roofing participated in a special Fall Protection Stand-Down on May 4.

Monday, May 9, 2016

World's largest solar-powered computer

Touted by its creators as the "world's largest solar-powered computer," it could offer a quantum leap for development across rural Africa.

2016 Product Guide

Drexel Metals has released its 2016 Product Guide.

Friday, May 6, 2016

National Roofing Partners Hires New National Account Manager

Henry Abernethy has been appointed to the position of national account manager, joining NRP with over 28 years of experience in roofing sales.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

'The Martian' would live here

In sci-fi movies, space habitats are huge structures with labyrinth layouts. But Hollywood doesn't have to deal with the issues real aerospace engineers face when contemplating future space homes -- such as gravity and financial constraints.

Pointivo's Video Measurement Solution Honored as a Georgia 2016 Top Innovative Company

The technological measuring innovation company, Pointivo, that underlies VANTEDGEPOINT'S unique 3D roofing and building envelope services has been honored as a 2016 top innovative company in Georgia.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Monday, May 2, 2016

GMAX: A New Standard for Garland Manufacturing Excellence

GMAX helps open the lines of communication between key players in our product manufacturing process, leading to higher product quality and performance.