What In The World is BIM? May 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION On any given day in the roofing industry, we swim in our own little section of the pond, oblivious to changes in the construction industry as a whole. But every now and then, we probably need to poke our heads up and take inventory of what is going on. Currently, there is a large […] Read More
Retractable Stadium Roofs And Flooring May 15, 2009 Brief History of Kinetic Architecture in Stadia Kinetic architectural elements have been integrated into stadia as far back as the days of the Roman Coliseum. The Romans incorporated retractable sunshades, elevator floors, and trapdoors into the Coliseum for the same reasons that we use kinetic architecture in modern stadia. These adjustable mechanized structures adapt to […] Read More
Evaluation of Hail-Strike Damage To Asphalt Shingles Based On Hailstone Size, Roof Pitch, Direction of Incoming Storm, and Facing Roof Elevation May 15, 2009 ABSTRACT This paper is based on six years of hailstrike inspections (729 total) of residential properties gathered by EES Group, Inc. The data collected were correlated to determine the following: • Maximum likely size of hailstone compared to the number of hailstrike bruises, • Roof pitch versus number of hailstrike bruises, and • Bruise counts […] Read More
Post-9/11 Restoration Of The Exterior Of 90 West Street, NYC – Project Profile May 15, 2009 ABSTRACT 90 West Street is a New York City landmark whose very survival was in doubt after heavy damage from the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Located at the south end of the World Trade Center site, this early skyscraper, designed in 1907 by Cass Gilbert, lay vacant for two years until a restoration […] Read More
Construction-Generated Moisture: Limiting Its Effects On Low-Slope Roofing Systems May 15, 2009 Read More
Project Profile: Innovative Roofing Inspires Solar Energy Collaboration May 15, 2009 The Solar Evolution The success of the wine industry can be credited largely to one vast, natural resource: the sun. The flavors, aromas, and overall intensity and varietal character of each wine are directly influenced by the vineyard’s climate, soil, and weather conditions – all of which are affected by the sun. Within the past […] Read More
