The Roofing Alliance has released a study, Sustainability and Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry, which provides a clear, data-driven look at how manufacturers, distributors and contractors understand and apply these practices and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist.
Researchers began by evaluating 243 peer-reviewed articles, identifying 78 sustainability factors and 28 resiliency factors organized into LEED-aligned categories and core resiliency themes. Through surveys and interviews with manufacturers, distributors and contractors, the research revealed strong alignment across all groups.
Top sustainability priorities identified included recycling, long-lasting materials and heating/cooling load considerations, and resiliency priorities included longevity, rapid recovery and maintaining critical functions.
A significant outcome of the study is the development of a new sustainability course that debuted at Clemson University in the fall and will be part of Clemson University’s forthcoming roofing minor.
The study is available for purchase. Roofing Alliance members can email roofingalliance@nrca.net for their complimentary copy.
For more information about the Roofing Alliance, visit roofingalliance.net.
