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Going Green
Brava and Aspire Pavers to showcase latest sustainable innovations at Greenbuild 2025
At Booth #812, advancements in synthetic roofing and pavers will be highlighted. Brava Roof Tile and Aspire Pavers will be showcasing their sustainable and innovative composite products at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place from November 4-6 in Los Angeles. The brands will be exhibiting at booth #812, ...
Building beyond storage: Contemporary sheds
By Emma Peterson. Three key tips for building functional and beautiful backyard sheds. A backyard shed is a great way to expand the usable space on a property, no matter the weather in the area. The space within a shed can truly be whatever your customer dreams up, whether that’s ...
U.S. cities going green: 2025’s Most Sustainable Cities
To rank the nation’s greenest cities, we compared the 500 largest U.S. cities using 47 eco-conscious metrics. From solar panel rebates to green buildings and composting programs, which U.S. cities are leading the nation for Earth-friendly initiatives and sustainable urban development? To mark the 2025 Net Zero Conference on October 1, LawnStarter ...
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
Demand for green outdoor solutions drives solar landscape lighting market
Rising demand for eco-friendly, cost-effective and off-grid lighting is set to boost the global solar landscape lighting market in the coming years. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Solar landscape lighting market by product type: global opportunity analysis and industry forecast, 2023–2032, "The solar landscape lighting ...
Transforming the smart yard ecosystem: Aiper launches IrriSense Smart Irrigation System — A lusher lawn, the smart way
Smart irrigation meets sustainability: IrriSense helps homeowners nurture greener lawns with less water. Aiper, the global pioneer of cordless robotic pool cleaning technology and a leader in smart yard product solutions, announces that the IrriSense Smart Irrigation System is available starting today — bringing a new era of effortless, intelligent lawn ...
Harnessing mushrooms to upcycle construction debris
By Karen Edwards. A sustainable approach to waste management. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) members traveled to the Chicago area recently to visit with Mycocycle founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez at her company headquarters to learn more about how they are harvesting the power of mushrooms to tackle the challenge of construction ...
A commitment to circular innovation and environmental stewardship
By Dani Sheehan. By partnering with Call2Recycle, The Toro Company is making it easier than ever for contractors and consumers to recycle their high-energy batteries. As battery-powered equipment becomes a staple on job sites, The Toro Company is leading the charge to make recycling high-energy batteries more accessible. Toro recently announced a ...
Work hard, play hard
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the research and engineering processes that make athletic courts more sustainable and better to play on. Urban heat islands (UHI) are a growing issue in the modern built environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports, “The heat island effect results in daytime temperatures in urban ...
Peer-reviewed study on GAF and Climate Resolve initiative demonstrates effectiveness of cool pavement coatings in mitigating extreme heat
First-of-its-kind study showcases impact of community-wide approach. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to climate resilience, announced the results of a peer-reviewed study by Altostratus Inc. examining the effects of cool pavements in mitigating urban heat. ...
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