Cool Roofs on the West Coast: Has Roofing Science Been up to the Task? May 8, 2017 Cool single-ply membranes with highly reflective surfaces have come to represent over 50% of the commercial roofing market. Each year, well over 1.5 billion square feet of these white membranes are installed. However, as… Interface
RCI Participates in APWA Conference May 5, 2017 The North Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Facilities and Grounds Division Conference took place in Kitty Hawk, NC on May 3-5, 2017. This annual spring conference is billed… Industry News
Foundation Supports Procurement Reform Education May 3, 2017 The RCI Foundation has approved a grant of $5,000 to support the Coalition for Procurement Reform (CPR). The grant supports CPR’s efforts to educate the general public and legislative bodies on the… General Interest
Glass Walls Encircle Apple’s Chicago Flagship May 3, 2017 The Apple flagship alongside the Chicago River at 40 North Michigan Avenue is currently under construction. High-tech glass walls will soon encircle the building, leaving floor-to-ceiling open views from the Pioneer Court plaza to… Industry News
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar Receiving Overdue Reroof May 3, 2017 You may only have seen the roofs of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar from the perspective of the 2012 movie “Skyfall,” and James Bond’s high-speed motorcycle chase across it. But they are a sight to see. Industry News
Peers Honored at RCI Annual Awards Luncheon May 3, 2017 President Robért Hinojosa gives a heartfelt handclasp to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Mike Blanchette. RCI members celebrated their peers’ outstanding professional career and volunteer efforts on behalf of the association over the past year at… IIBEC Members
Wanda Edwards Named to Advisory Committee of National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program April 27, 2017 RCI Senior Director of Technical Services Wanda Edwards has been appointed to represent RCI as a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. The program was established by Congress “to… Industry News
RCI’s Technical Advisory Committee Releases Statement on Overflow Drainage April 27, 2017 The RCI Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) responds to industry issues, policy, and standards as they occur, and recommends association policy to the RCI Board of Directors on matters related to these items. They have… News/Advocacy
