Renewable

Renewable building materials and products that are being used in the construction industry.

RHEINZINK provides key design component for equestrian estate, residence

Located in the greater Vancouver, B.C., area, this 2-1/2-acre equestrian estate includes a striking 9,000 square foot main residence plus three out-buildings totaling 6,000 square feet to accommodate seven horses. Design for the project was provided by Blackwell Architecture Inc., … Read more »

Posted in Green Building, Green Products, Horse Barn Builder, Horse Barn Products, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Products, Renewable, Residential, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged exotic metals, horse barn, RHEINZINK, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

METALCON offers green programs, exhibits

METALCON International, which takes place October 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill., offers a number of programs focused on metal’s role in sustainable design. It is the only annual trade show and conference focused on the … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Events, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Metalcon, MR October/November 2012, Recyclable, Renewable, Sustainability | Tagged green, METALCON 2012, sustainable, trade show | Leave a comment

Fort Hood religious facility gets new roof from Petersen Aluminum

The new Chapel Complex & Religious Education Facility at Fort Hood, Texas provides non-denominational space for religious and community activities. The 42,000 square foot facility has received LEED Gold certification.  The $27 million campus is a two-phase design/build project that … Read more »

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ATAS course approved by Green Building Certification Institute

The ATAS International course “Energy Efficient Building Envelope Technology” has been approved by the Green Building Certification Institute. The course is designed for green building professionals in any construction field to enhance their sustainable building knowledge. The course is worth … Read more »

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Register now for Greenbuild 2012

Registration is now open for the U.S. Green Building Council‘s annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Taking place this year in San Francisco, Calif. at the Moscone Center, Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. … Read more »

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Englert offers architect blog on its site

Englert, Inc. has begun posting its new website blog, the “Metal Roofing Exchange,” where Englert staff will post timely, useful information on metal roofing technology for  architects and builders sand encourage their observations and inquiries about metal topics in return. … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Gutter Machines, Gutter Opportunities, Gutter Protection, Gutters, Industry Experts, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Products, Recyclable, Renewable, Reroofing, Residential, Roll Formers, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged blog, Englert, portable roll formers, rainware, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Bamboo composite decking grows greener

SAN DIEGO, CA – The market’s most eco-friendly deck has just grown greener. Cali Bamboo, a leading manufacturer of green building materials made primarily from bamboo, now provides an even more environmentally-sound composite decking material. BamDeck™ Composite Bamboo Decking has … Read more »

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MRA Update: More reasons to go ‘green’

Your metal roofing products offer consumers eco-friendly properties You may think that “green” building is just the latest trend and may soon fade, when the next new thing comes along. However, recent building news indicates sustainability is an idea with … Read more »

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Products, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, MR June-July 2012, Recyclable, Renewable, Residential, Sustainability | Tagged Metal Roofing Alliance, MRA, residential metal roofing, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

METALCON introduces new format for education, empowerment, excellence

Known for being a trendsetter, METALCON International has once again hit the mark with its latest method of advancing education at this renowned international conference and exposition. The 2012 METALCON education format offers more in-depth learning opportunities both in the … Read more »

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Events, Green Building, Green Products, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metalcon, MR June-July 2012, Recyclable, Renewable, Rural Builder Magazine, Sustainability | Tagged mca, metal construction association, METALCON 2012, trade show | Leave a comment

MetFab publishes brochure for metal roofing, walls and related products

Metal-Fab Manufacturing, a Drexel Metals company, announces the availability of its new architectural roofing and wall systems brochure. The 24-page brochure highlights MetFab’s wide variety of standing seam metal roof systems. Each is designed specifically for various types of architectural … Read more »

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