Sika Sarnafil, a leading manufacturer of vinyl roofing and waterproofing systems, recently recognized three roofing consultant firms for outstanding design and specification work.

Performance Roof Systems Inc. (PRS), manufacturer of DERBIGUM, DERBICOLOR, DERBIBRITE and DERBISOLAR, invited members of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to tour their Belgium manufacturing facilities and Roof Integrated Photovoltaic (RIPV) system installations.

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will introduce GreenFormat at the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild Conference and Expo, Nov. 18-20, in Boston.

The new site is very user-friendly and is also easy to navigate for new and experienced visitors.

Englert, Inc., an innovator of onsite metal roofing and gutter systems, announced that all of its standard colors for metal roofing material, including its PermaMetallic colors, are now LEED compliant for steep slope roofing applications.

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has launched a new section of its Web site, “More than Green,” which spotlights roof projects that incorporate EPDM and have subsequently won awards and recognition for their environmental performance.

GLI Systems Inc., manufacturer of the RainTube Rain Control System, has been awarded the 2008 Green Building Pages Earth Day Benchmark Sustainability Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental and Social Sustainability.

Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) will hold its third annual mid-year technical meeting at the Republic Powdered Metals Lodge in Medina, Ohio on Aug. 20-21.

CENTRIA, in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), has developed a continuing education program for architects and designers about the use of metal walls in building envelope systems.

Hanson Brick & Tile has launched a new Web tool designed to help builders and architects identify brick and roof tile that qualifies as a regional material in the LEED-NC Materials and Resources category.