Testing vegetative roof systems 
by Mark S. Graham
Vegetative roof system testing has shown potential problems with wind.

The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition

A copy of SIUE's full report

Additional Professional Roofing articles about vegetative roof systems

Additional information about SIUE's vegetative roof research

A considerable change 
by Jason C. Kim and Gray I. Mateo-Harris
The Obama administration is ensuring employees know their rights to unionize.

Making solar safe 
by Jeffrey Smidt
PV testing and installer certification are needed to improve safety.

The power of light 
by Ashley St. John
Virginia Tech's lumenHAUS incorporates a sustainable roof system.

A link to lumenHAUS's website

Environmental technology

Seizing an opportunity 
by Jeanne Schehl
A new program certifies professionals involved with installing roof-mounted PV systems.

RISE website

Focus 
Use of roof-mounted photovoltaic systems is sure to increase.
by Ambika Puniani Bailey

Tech Today 
SPRI releases its wind design guide for vegetative roof systems.
by Mark S. Graham

Capitol Hill 
Failure to extend existing tax rates will result in substantial tax increases.
by Duane L. Musser

Safe Solutions 
Certain design elements can safeguard roofing workers.
by Harry Dietz

As I was saying … 
Roofing contractors are finding ways to survive the down economy.
by Bill Good

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