How to Protect Workers from Falls by Philip Jacklin, Continuing Education Program Manager, Diversified Fall Protection The Occupational Health and ..read more

Retail Center Gets Unique Reroof in Seattle, Washington by Janet Siciliano, Associate Marketing Manager, Polyglass USA The SoDo retail center ..read more

Beautiful Garden Roof for Transformed Post Office in Houston, Texas by Marcus Dodson, editor & publisher Once the hub of ..read more

Innovative New Roof for Headquarters in Amarillo, Texas by Marcus Dodson, Publisher   Austin Hose is a premier supplier of ..read more

The Many Benefits of Proactive Safety & Fall Protection Programs By Philip Jacklin, Continuing Education Program Manager, Diversified Fall Protection ..read more

Innovative Insulation Used in Notorious Showhome by Aaron Davenport, Director of Building Science, Enverge Spray Foam   Billed as the flagship exhibit of the Annual International Builders’ Show, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) New American Home has long been a showcase for the latest in innovative building materials. The NAHB, along with award-winning homebuilder Sun West Custom Homes, has once again pushed the boundaries of residential construction with the unveiling of the 2024 New American Home. This groundbreaking project serves as a testament to the latest advancemen ..read more

Monolithic Dome Roof for Gymnasium in Pecos, Texas by Brandon Briggs, editor, Pecos Enterprise   Local residents are enjoying the years of planning and work put in to improve the well-being of the community offered at the Reeves County Recreation Center in Pecos, Texas. The Rec, as it’s affectionately known, began as an idea among the county commissioners in early 2012. Though elected officials changed over the years, each court has had at least one torchbearer who refused to let the dream lose momentum. All photos courtesy of South Industries “A lot of this came before my time as commis ..read more

Handsplit Cedar Shakes for National Park in Southern Oregon by Ali Turner, editorial & multimedia manager   Surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range, Crater Lake National Park is home to the deepest lake in the United States and is one of the most pristine spots on the planet. For two administration buildings located in the park’s headquarters, it was anything but calm waters, as roof deterioration had taken its hold. Worn wood shakes, damaged copper flashing, and compromised deck boards were affecting the structural integrity of the roof systems. DRI Inc., the contractor on the job ..read more

Yeti Snow Guards Help Protect South Dakota Church by Marcus Dodson, publisher   In Spearfish, South Dakota, the average snowfall is 70-1/2” a year. So, when Weather-Tite Exteriors was hired to reroof St. Joseph Catholic Church in the western part of the state, they knew a critical part of the project would be adding a dependable snow retention system. The skilled team started by removing batten metal panels from the church roof. The roofing contractors next installed 12 squares of TPO membrane followed by 173 squares of Vermont Slate Hail Proof EuroShield roofing. The slippery nature of t ..read more

Revitalizing an Iconic Landmark in Las Vegas, Nevada by Marcus Dodson, publisher   Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is the largest permanent circus in the world and even includes an indoor amusement park, making it one of the most well-known Las Vegas, Nevada, landmarks since its opening in 1968. In order to maintain its symbolic status on the strip, Circus Circus wanted to give its exterior a fresh new look. The roof, shaped as a circus tent, provided a technical challenge that required extensive planning for safety, design, and structure. After years in the blazing desert sun, the roof an ..read more