Going Green
PORR on course for success with solar power
As part of its rollout, PORR has already installed 16 photovoltaic systems on the roofs of its branch offices. This year, the first ground-mounted system will begin operating. The construction company is taking a major step towards decarbonisation and energy independence. “We are using the roofs of our branch offices and ...
Membrane roofing that decomposes dirt was installed on the pedestrian deck of Umekita Green Place
Grand opening on March 21, Umekita 2nd phase construction area. A company involved in large-scale membrane surface structures (tent structures) and civil engineering and logistics materials, has installed a membrane roof on the pedestrian deck of “Umekita Green Place." The roof is a membrane roofing system for the pedestrian deck of ...
Extending roof life can improve recycling outcomes
By The Coffee Shops®. Challenging contractors to think differently about recycling. While much of the industry's conversation centers on what happens when asphalt shingles and pavements reach the end of their useful life, at the Shingle Recycling Forum, Michael Forrester of SoyLei argued that preserving and maintaining those materials throughout their service ...
"Eden Project” opened in Qingdao, China Membrane roof installation of ETFE film
One of the largest tropical biomes in the world with a total area of 30,000 m2. (Tokyo headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Osaka headquarters: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Yumi Nomura), a company involved in large-scale membrane structures (tent structures) and civil engineering and logistics materials, has participated in the installation of a biomechanical membrane ...
Shingle Recycling Forum highlights growth, innovation and opportunity
By The Coffee Shops®. Construction recycling experts share how used roofing materials can go from landfill burden to valuable resources. The annual Shingle Recycling Forum has become more than just a gathering of industry stakeholders. Andrea Johnson, executive director of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA), says it represents more than ...
GLP Clean Energy announces ten new rooftop solar projects in Germany delivering a total installed capacity of 23MW
GLP Clean Energy is pleased to partner with MaxSolar and its subsidiary Energy Partners, with the Greenvolt Group as a co-shareholder, to deliver new projects in Germany. GLP, a leading global business builder, owner, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, digital infrastructure, renewable energy and related technologies, announces that GLP ...
Antaisolar launches We Cover | Solar Roof One-Stop Solution
Antaisolar addresses key pain points in the rooftop solar market through comprehensive product portfolios, breakthrough installation technology, large-scale manufacturing and full customer empowerment. On May 20, Antaisolar has launched its We Cover | Solar Roof One-stop Solution, addressing key pain points in the rooftop solar market through comprehensive product portfolios, breakthrough ...
When the owner wants a low-carbon roof, the contractor still has to build it
By Cotney Consulting Group. The roofing contractor may not establish the owner’s carbon target or design the complete building strategy, but they still has an important role in whether the project succeeds. Building owners are asking more questions about carbon. They want lower-emission materials, better energy performance, reduced waste, longer ...
New HelioVolta Report: Poor project quality increases lifetime solar energy costs by more than 20%
The 2026 SolarGrade PV Health Report analyzes nearly 8 GW of solar assets and debuts the HelioVolta Quality Standard Awards, honoring Onyx Renewables and Greenskies Clean Energy. HelioVolta, an independent provider of field inspections and technical services for solar and energy storage projects, today published its fourth annual SolarGrade PV Health ...
Green roof reshapes a massive retail project
By Jesse Sanchez. A sprawling green roof and recreational space required a mix of structural systems designed around demanding loads, seismic conditions and community needs. A massive retail development in Mexico City’s Santa Fe neighborhood is designed to blend into the landscape surrounding Parque La Mexicana while supporting vegetation, recreation ...
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