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Benchmark named a 2025 Top Workplace in Iowa
This recognition underscores Benchmark's commitment to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Benchmark proudly announces it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Des Moines Register. This prestigious award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
Owens Corning announces “Evergreen Mist” as 2026 Shingle Color of the Year
The new vibrant green shingle color helps homeowners make a bold statement. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced the 2026 Shingle Color of the Year: "Evergreen Mist." As a high-performing building products leader, the company continues to inspire contractors and homeowners by unveiling a brand-new color as part of the Owens ...
Fields Roof Service, Inc. announces fourth-generation ownership transition
Fields Roof Service, Inc. remains committed to its long-standing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and suppliers across the Pacific Northwest. Fields Roof Service, Inc., a trusted roofing contractor serving Western Washington since 1957, is proud to announce a new chapter in its history. Effective September 30, 2025, ownership of the company will ...
Engineering confidence with snow retention products
By Dani Sheehan. There's no one-size-fits-all roof, and TRA Snow and Sun innovates to meet every challenge. TRA Snow and Sun’s newly designed Rafter Mount delivers both performance and safety while also making installation easier and more cost-effective for contractors. Innovation with purpose The Rafter Mount is the next ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Refresh of AskARoofer™ Site
The updated design offers a clean, user-friendly experience that highlights essential information in a visually engaging format. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces a refresh of its sister site AskARoofer (AAR) to deliver an improved experience for home and building owners. ...
PSMJ announces new MBA scholarship fund for emerging AEC professionals
The scholarship is funded by a personal contribution from PSMJ's leadership. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier business publishing, consulting and training organization for the architecture, engineering and construction(AEC) industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA and Joan ...
Going green with biosolar
By Emma Peterson. Looking for a way to make a roof more sustainable? Consider combining a green roof with a solar set up! There are a variety of ways to make a roof more sustainable, such as reflective roof coatings, living roofs and solar panels. These different strategies can ...
Raise the bar on safety with the TremSafe® Hatch Guard
By Emma Peterson. This easy-to-install, adjustable and OSHA-compliant hatch guard from Tremco makes roof access safer. Looking for a safer way for maintenance and installation crews to access the roof of a commercial building? Look no further than Tremco’s TremSafe® Hatch Guard! TremSafe® Hatch Guard offers users a non-penetrative way ...
