SEFAR Architecture’s ePTFE fabric, TENARA, will outfit two levels of the expanded and redesigned Soho Beach House in Miami, Fla., maintaining the building’s historic charm while adding modern convenience.

The 2nd annual Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study Program (QARC) is now open for submissions. The first year of QARC awarded three projects that exemplified asphalt’s characteristics of “raising the B.A.R.” to be the most beautiful, affordable and reliable roofing solution.

Westinghouse Solar, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, announced the release of a new lightweight, non-penetrating flat roof solar power system designed especially for commercial rooftop projects.

CertainTeed Corporation, through its parent company Saint-Gobain, is once again sharing top honors for its outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

GAF, a roofing and ventilation manufacturer, was most recommended among roofing manufacturers in the 2011 Residential Architect Design Awards (RADA), one of the largest existing design contests.

SOLAR 2011 will be held May 17-21 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. Sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society, SOLAR 2011 is the longest-running educational event in the U.S. for solar- and renewable-energy professionals.

America, Inc. and Englert have announced formation of a strategic marketing alliance. Englert, a manufacturer of standing seam metal roofing and rainware products, will serve as a distributor of RHEINZINK roofing and façade systems and drainage goods.

Basement Technologies, a leader in products, systems and services for the basement waterproofing industry, announced a partnership with the Boston Red Sox making the Brockton-based firm the Official Waterproofing Specialists of the Boston Red Sox.

SEFAR Architecture, a manufacturer of monofilament precision fabrics and fabric systems for interior and exterior architectural applications, announced it will be growing its global operations to include North America.

Through sessions offered by Kalzip Inc., design professionals throughout North American have been learning more about the capabilities of metal and ways in which it can help fill design needs and boost business opportunities.