The new Animal Care and Protective Services building in Jacksonville, FL is the city’s first LEED-certified project. The 41,000 sq. ft. facility is situated on a reclaimed brownfield site and has received LEED Gold Certification. (more…)
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For the third straight month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has gone up.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that the April ABI rating was 48.5, up from a reading of 46.1 the previous month. The score is the highest since January 2008, when revenue at architecture firms headed into recession.
PETERSEN METAL ROOFING PANELS PROVIDE SIGNATURE LOOK FOR COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The clubhouse at the new Bay Forest residential community in Ocean View, DE provides a signature look for the 800-home development by Natelli Communities, Gaithersburg, MD.
Approximately 11,500 sq. ft. of Petersen Snap-Clad metal roofing panels were used on the clubhouse. An additional 3,500 sq. ft. of Snap-Clad panels were used on the tennis pavilion and postal facility. The .032 aluminum panels were finished in Silver.
More Metal Roofing Retrofit Predicted for 2010
Thursday, February 25th, 2010As buildings age and budgets tighten, there is bound to be additional focus on rehab/remodel work. Reroofing with metal over old, failed roof systems has been a popular choice for decades and always sees a surge in popularity during economic downturns. I expect to see more of this during 2010 and beyond.
Petersen Metal Roofing To Be The “LAST ROOF” On Residence
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
New metal roofing panels were installed on an upscale Florida residence after the original shake shingles sustained significant storm damage. The owner wanted a metal roof that would be “the last roof we put on this house.” Approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of Petersen SNAP-CLAD™ panels were installed to meet the owner’s objective.
Independence Day: Solar Power + Metal Roofing
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Independence is a core value in the American character. We take pride in the belief that we can stand alone and be self-sufficient. So why shouldn’t we ask the same of our buildings?
As renewable energy technology continues to develop and net-zero energy buildings become more feasible, it’s no longer impossible to envision a future where buildings of all kinds can power themselves and stand on their own. For example, we’re seeing more examples of buildings incorporating rooftop solar photovoltaic arrays to offset their own power use. (more…)
Petersen Metal Roof Panels Selected to Retrofit Community College Roof
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
PAC Metal Roofing Panels used to replace a badly leaking architectural shingle roof at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR. “We get lots of wind in the area and every time a storm would come through, we would lose shingles,” said Jim Lay, construction manager for the college. “So in our master plan, we decided to use metal on all future roof installations.”
Metal Roofing Products Key in Health Care Facilities
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Health care has been a key item on the Obama Administration’s agenda lately, and the debate about private and public insurance programs is catching the eyes and ears of seemingly everyone in the United States. And with good reason because, depending on what is or isn’t done through future legislation, current health care action will potentially affect every single person in the country for decades to come.
Corrugated Panels Showcase High-Tech Toll Plaza
Friday, September 25th, 2009
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The new Sunrise Mainline Toll Plaza on the Sawgrass Expressway west of Ft. Lauderdale represents a transformation of the aging Expressway to a “highway of tomorrow.” The $26 million design/build project offers the first open road tolling (ORT) in South Florida, using a double-span signature gantry for collection of tolls from high-speed vehicles.
Tax Rebates as a Tool for Metal Roofing Installers
Friday, September 4th, 2009Now is the time for all good metal roofing installers to come to the aid of their customers and reach out to all potential customers.
Yes, the economy isn’t what we’d all like it to be, but it’s up to you to make sure you take care of what you can control. (more…)