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Upcoming Shows
Feb. 22 to 24, 2010, New Orleans
The 2010 Int’l Roofing Expo is the roofing industry’s leading commercial and residential marketplace. The event brings roofing professionals face to face with manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers in a high-impact selling environment designed to inspire, inform, and entertain.
March 24 to 26, 2010, Las Vegas
ISC West is the largest annual show for specifiers interested in security-related systems such as access control, biometrics, CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, systems integration, and wireless communication.
May 12 to 14, 2010, Las Vegas
Lightfair International is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. The annual event blends continuing education courses with innovative products ranging from high-end design to cutting-edge technology.
June 10 to 12, 2010, Miami, FL
The annual AIA National Convention offers a comprehensive schedule of continuing-education programs, tours, special events, and added attractions, as well as hundreds of leading-edge companies exhibiting their products and services.
June 14 to 16, 2010, Chicago
NeoCon World’s Trade Fair is the largest North American exhibition of contract furnishings for the design and management of the built environment. NeoCon features the latest trends, products, and concepts in office, healthcare, hospitality, residential, institutional, and government environments, all under one roof at Chicago’s famous Merchandise Mart.
January 2010
Put Down Some Roots
As roof gardens become more common on commercial buildings, owners appreciate the benefits. A green roof manages stormwater run-off, reduces cooling costs, mitigates the heat-island effect, and softens loud noises.
Clean Up Indoor Air Quality
Air filters clean up indoor air and also help HVAC equipment run more efficiently. Here's what you should know about sizing and selecting filters.
Keeping Clean In Healthcare Facilities
When specifying plumbing products, seek a balance between cleanliness, design, and water conservation.
Roofs, Walls, And Windows
Systems and materials for the building envelope promise to cut construction time and save energy.
Hunting For Energy Savings
Cabela's, the retailer of outdoor gear, uses lighting controllers, occupancy sensors, and building automation to control its electricity costs.
Fabric Roof Tackles The Weather
The world's longest and steepest retractable roof covers Cowboys Stadium in Texas.
Windows Offer A View To Better Health
New windows in a medical center ensure patient safety and improve the building's energy efficiency.
Former Vineyard Yields A Church
Arches and curved forms create Gothic symbolism in a contemporary house of worship.
Alternative Roof Gets Good Reception
A system that welds, not nails, the membrane to the roof was the right choice for a TV studio.
Pouring It On
At a Tennessee resort development, poured floor underlayments keep the project on track.
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