Polyglass USA, a leading manufacturer in the commercial and residential roofing industry, opened its corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Fla., effective July 30, 2010. The move brings together key functional areas of the business in one location for the first time. 

The American Society of Safety Engineers will offer an interactive live webinar titled, “Understanding a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program and Personnel Key to Its Development and Implementation,” at 11 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Aug. 18. 

The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) will be presenting an educational training session entitled “Fundamentals of Reflective Technology” at the 2010 METALCON show in Las Vegas, Nev.

SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that three of its roofing standards have been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

As an extension of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, CertainTeed Corporation is teaming up with East Coast Shingle Recyclers, Inc., of Lansdale, Pa., to launch Roofing Responsibly, a new shingle recycling program that provides contractors with an environmentally friendly option for shingle disposal.

According to research conducted by a renowned third party market research firm on behalf of GAF Materials Corporation, GAF-Elk Timberline Architectural Shingles were rated highest in quality among contractors, and were perceived to be the most improved in quality above ten competing brands.

From a 150-year-old Gothic cathedral with clad copper archways built in the Old South, to a historic government landmark featuring replica bronze gargoyles in Canada’s top tourist destination - both are projects being honored in the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program this year. 

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Southeast Region Fall Meeting will be held Aug. 5-6 in Orlando, and will begin with a tour of the University of Florida Wind Engineering Lab in Gainesville, Fla.

At a time when most chief executives see sustainability as critical to their future success, Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, has announced a new Sustainability Promise campaign to help roofing buyers evaluate their purchase decisions.  

Architects, project managers and building owners now have a convenient regional source for independent field testing, forensic evaluation, inspection, and commissioning of the performance of the building envelope with Architectural Testing’s new regional office in Houston.