BASF is offering a new course called “Sustainable Design: Eco-Efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems” in its virtual classroom, the Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.

The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) named three new board members at its recent annual meeting. They are Fred Schroeder, Houston’s Waterproofing & Sheet Metal Specialist, Conroe, Texas; Leo Ibarra, Blue’s Roofing Co., Milpitas, Calif.; and Greg Carlson, Carlson Roofing Co., Hillsboro, Ore.

Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable, should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

Roofing Contractor magazine hosted its largest event ever on Sept. 21-22 in Nashville when 225 participants, speakers and staff attended the 5th Best of Success conference.

D7 Building Products Inc. announced that it is a national distributor of ADCO Products Inc.’s single-ply roof repair tapes, cover strips, and flashing systems.

CertainTeed Corporation announced the expansion of its line of Landmark Solaris solar reflective roofing shingles to include nationwide availability of additional colors. The shingles comply with ENERGY STAR guidelines, are eligible for federal tax credits and help fulfill the growing demand for energy-efficient roofing products.

The Dow Chemical Company announced the formation of Dow Construction Chemicals, a new business within the Dow Advanced Materials portfolio that combines certain capabilities of legacy Rohm and Haas Company, acquired in April of 2009, and legacy Dow Wolff Cellulosics, formed in 2007.

Nonresidential Construction Continues to Account for Larger Share of Job Losses than Residential Construction According to New Analysis by Top Construction Economist Construction workers nationwide continued to bear the brunt of the recession, accounting for almost one-third of jobs lost this August, according to an analysis of new construction employment figures released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new figures underscore how the current economic climate is having a disproportionate impact on the construction industry, the Associated General Contractors of America’s economist noted.

The interest in renewable energy sources has never been greater. Solar energy is especially popular, thanks in part to energy efficiency tax incentives, grants and rebates available to building owners.

Online registration is now open for the 2010 International Roofing Expo, which takes place Feb. 22-24, in the D&E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Online registration is available at www.TheRoofingExpo.com, where information is accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Attendees save money by registering in advance, as well as time by not having to wait in long on-site registration lines.