Bade Roofing worked with St. Louis-based general contractor Tarlton Corporation and real estate developer Koman Group to create a rooftop garden courtyard on the building’s 5th floor, as well as re-roof its 6th floor.

This issue of Roofing Contractor focuses in part on the latest in garden roofing.

It’s great fun to think that we are in a business where we not only make our living, but one in which we deliver warmth, comfort and dry spaces to our customers all while making the world a better place.

Sustainability is still growing and is here to stay.

Roofing contractors have traditionally relied on price, preferred materials and high-quality service to differentiate themselves from competitors in their markets.

A new survey suggests that sustainable roofing products are generating a lot of interest compared to other construction products.

John T. Scalo and Richard ‘Duke’ Burns shared a business plan and vision to excel at whatever they did when it came to roofs.

This month features skylights and other daylighting products from Wasco Products Inc., the Bilco Company, and more.

Contractors have made progress but have far to go to capture the opportunity presented by sustainable construction.

As market demand for sustainable roofing grows, people-related strategies will become increasingly important.