The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing actively has been involved in the public comment period for LEED 2012, which is the next version of the LEED Green Building Rating System.

Although the center has commented on numerous credits within the various public drafts of LEED 2012, one new credit, "Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern," poses unusual challenges for the center's members, the roofing industry, building designers and building owners.

The center has released a document describing the LEED 2012 credit and explaining the roofing industry's concerns.To view the document, click here

GAF Materials Corp., Wayne, N.J., has just announced a new sweepstakes running through May 31 for roofing contractors, builders and remodelers who are fans of GAF Materials' Facebook page. The winner will receive a GAF Lifetime Roofing System, including Lifetime Shingles of up to 30 squares.

Contractors, builders and remodelers who have clicked the "Like" button on GAF Materials' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gafroofing can select the Promotions tab and complete an online form to submit their entries. One winner will win up to 30 squares of GAF's Timberline® HD™ Lifetime Shingles, along with a selection of roofing components that can be chosen from a list of qualifying items, including Ridge Caps, Roof Deck Protection, Leak Barriers, Cobra® Attic Ventilation and Starter Strips.

A winner will be selected on or about May 31, and the winner will be notified via phone and e-mail.

Sting Shows Roofers Creating Storm Damage

ATLANTA — State agents are working hard to enforce a new law passed following a Channel 2 Action News investigation into unscrupulous roofers, and recently invited Channel 2 cameras to take part in an elaborate sting. READ MORE

Industry News Owens Corning Names New COO

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, promoted David T. Brown, head of the company's Insulation Systems Business, to chief operating officer. He replaces Domenico Cecere. Brown has been with the company since 1978, and also has been president of its Roofing and Asphalt division. READ MORE

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ABC Supply Honored with Fifth Consecutive Gallup Great Workplace Award (June, 2011)

Release Date: June 9, 2011

BELOIT, Wis. – For the fifth consecutive year, ABC Supply Co. Inc. has been honored with the Gallup Great Workplace Award, which recognizes the best-performing workforces worldwide. The company is one of only 29 in the world to receive the 2011 award. ABC Supply also is one of only four five-time winners, having received the award every year since its inception. READ MORE