Scott Kriner is a technical consultant to The Metal Initiative, an industry-wide program designed to educate building owners, architects and contractors about the use and selection of metal roofs and walls in commerical, industrial and institutional buildings. For more information, visit www.themetalinitiative.com.
In the United States, buildings are responsible for almost two-thirds of national electricity consumption and more than one-third of total primary energy use. As a result, the current energy crunch has made conservation measures within these structures more important than ever.