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10 Things to Know about Net Zero Net zero buildings are growing in demand as owners and designers work to deliver cutting-edge technology and save energy. Here is information you can use about buildings that produce as much energy as they consume.


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A Modern Learning Environment The Boston Renaissance Charter School occupies a campus with structures that span three centuries. This recent renovation utilized ACM panels, metal wall panels and aluminum framing to span the centuries and give an old mill building and warehouse a lighter, modern feel.


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Understanding Underlayment Installation Roofi ng underlayment is an essential element to maintaining a dry building. Stay on top of the changes in underlayment for metal roofs and learn the right techniques for installation.


Customer Relations Full-service national contractor Rudolph/Libbe delivers high customer satisfaction by learning what their clients want and giving it to them.


Expand Your Business: Cool Metal Roofi ng 32 33


Benefi ts of Cool Metal Roofi ng: Delivering sustainable, cost-effective solutions to the marketplace


Cool Metal Roofi ng: The truly long-term sustainable solution


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Departments: Editor’s Comments


Industry Perspective: MBCEA Profi t Building


Retrofi t Business: Due Diligence and Existing Building Inspection Guest Column: Understanding Different Solar Solutions Industry News and Events


Project Focus: Federal, State and Municipal


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Ad Index


Editor’s Pick: Flying High: A warehouse is transformed into an interactive and engaging museum.


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Turn to page 20 to learn 10 important things about net zero buildings. Photo courtesy of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects.


Product Catalogs: Concealed Fastener Ribbed Metal Wall Panels, Metal Ceiling Systems, Light-Gauge Studs and Trusses


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