About This Program

The roof is a commercial building’s first line of defense against severe weather, such as high winds, heavy rain, and hail. It is the most important part of every building, residential or commercial—and the most vulnerable. Physical property damage from natural and manmade exposures, as well as business downtime, can be greatly reduced if appropriate roof covers are selected, properly installed and maintained.

The speaker will begin by covering the history of resilient design, how the resiliency movement came about, and what factors contributed to it. The definition of resilient structures and resilient communities will also be discussed. In closing, the speaker will end with general design considerations for commercial roofing.

Session Takeaways

• Establish an understanding on how the resiliency movement was initiated
• Establish an understanding on what led to it becoming more widely adopted
• Discover how resiliency differs from sustainability
• Explore general design considerations for commercial roofing with a focus on regional impacts