Contents

APRIL 2007
VOL. 37 ISSUE 4

COLUMNS

Focus

The green building movement is taking root in the roofing industry.

Workplace

A properly designed and maintained life insurance policy can keep a family business operating.

Safe Solutions

Establishing a safety program will minimize injuries and their costs.

Capitol Hill

The actions of the 110th Congress should benefit NRCA members most of the time.

Technical Elements

The LEED Rating System™ awards points for sustainable roof systems.

Tech Today

Guideline changes may affect the design and installation of roof assemblies that include steel roof decks.

As I was saying …

The roofing industry needs to establish a plan for educating and training workers.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

A sunny future - Photovoltaic roofing products are being used to provide energy efficiency

A sunny future

Photovoltaic roofing products are being used to provide energy efficiency


Waste not - An EPDM recycling initiative explores the environmental potential of EPDM

Waste not

An EPDM recycling initiative explores the environmental potential of EPDM


The push for energy efficiency - Architects, building owners and homeowners support the green movement

The push for energy efficiency

Architects, building owners and homeowners support the green movement


Additional insureds require additional awareness

It's important to understand the effects of naming additional insureds


A  learning experience - Harbert Roofing Inc. installs its first green roof system on Shasta County Library

A learning experience

Harbert Roofing Inc. installs its first green roof system on Shasta County Library