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Next-Generation Roofing Systems for Commercial Structures

CCR Magazine

Commercial roofing has evolved rapidly in recent times, offering more than just a shield against the elements. Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Beyond comfort, they cut cooling costs significantly while minimizing environmental impact.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. The flooding has worsened due to an increase in tidal storm events, restricted channel flow of the small creeks, and increased urbanization and coastal erosion.

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Is Your Roof Storm-Ready? Essential Maintenance Tips

CCR Magazine

In many areas, heavy rain and strong winds are no longer rare events; theyre regular parts of the season. However, many skip the roof, which has the most impact during a storm. When wind speeds pick up, or rain starts pounding down, your roof is one of the first areas affected. If there are weak spots, damage spreads quickly.

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Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

Construction Specifier

When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

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Resilient roof system design for our future

Construction Specifier

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. More extreme and destructive weather events are demonstrating that many of today’s building solutions might not be sufficiently resilient. Sustainability and resilience.

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IBHS releases updated resilient construction standards

CCR Magazine

Since its inception in 2010, the FORTIFIED program has set the benchmark for beyond-code construction and re-roofing, designed to reduce storm damage by strengthening areas of homes, commercial buildings and multifamily properties typically vulnerable to high winds and heavy rain.

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‘Twisted’ play on bay windows creates residential landmark in California

Construction Specifier

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. m (14 ft) wide, and 1.83 Caulkins Inc.,