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Data-Driven Decisions

by Katie Lee July 7, 2021

— By Alexandria Pegnato and Tom Coble — Roof management enters the digital age. Historically, when it came to managing a multi-site roof portfolio, a difficult choice had to be made. Does one commit a sizeable budget to being proactive by way of regular inspections and preventive maintenance? Or instead react to issues as they arise, saving money in the short term, but running the risk of increased spend and deteriorating roof performance over time? It was a difficult decision with no ideal option. Now as roofing enters the …

July 7, 2021

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Remember Your Roof

by Katie Lee July 1, 2021

— By Steve Smith — Managing shopping center roofing issues with a post-pandemic budget. As the retail industry begins to fully reopen and emerge from the pandemic, shopping center owners are busy getting their operations back in full gear. This means bringing back staff, supporting retail tenants, reopening food courts, planning on-site marketing efforts and, most importantly, ensuring all the infrastructure is running properly and in good shape. This will no doubt create costs for shopping center owners and operators — and at a time when budgets are tight …

July 1, 2021

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Weberstown Mall in California Completes Solar Panel Installation

by Katie Lee September 17, 2020

Columbus, Ohio — As part of its sustainability efforts, Washington Prime Group Inc. has completed the solar panel system at Weberstown Mall in Stockton, Calif. The system is comprised of 3,456 photovoltaic (PV) modules, spanning more than 76,645 square feet, offsetting approximately 37,400 tons of CO2 equivalent over 25 years. Under the terms of the agreement, Safari Energy developed, financed and built the project, with Washington Prime Group to purchase all the electricity generated by the system from Safari. The rooftop solar system at Weberstown Mall allows the company to …

September 17, 2020

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Legacy Roofing Services Offers Fall Prevention and Safety Protection Services to FMs

by Katie Lee May 28, 2020

Cleveland, Ohio — Repair and maintenance contractors who service commercial buildings often perform all or part of their work on the roof, which presents several dangers if the roof has not been properly outfitted to prevent falls and protect the safety of workers. Legacy Roofing Services, one of the largest commercial roofing service providers in the United States, will begin offering fall prevention and safety protection as a standalone service to commercial building owners and facility managers to ensure the safety of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, maintenance, construction and other workers …

May 28, 2020

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Spring Forward

by Katie Lee April 17, 2020

— By Steve Smith — Start of spring is go-time for facility managers to assess and repair winter roof damage and prepare for spring showers. With the start of spring, facility managers of commercial buildings across the country are advised to immediately inspect their roofing to assess damage from the winter months and make necessary repairs before the showers of spring begin. Commercial roofing service providers recommend taking advantage of this window of opportunity between winter and spring to avoid costly repairs resulting from neglect. In many cases, …

April 17, 2020

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Duro-Last Roofing Retools to Produce Medical PPE

by Katie Lee April 1, 2020

Saginaw, Mich. — Hospitals across the globe are experiencing critical PPE supply shortages. Team members at Duro-Last®, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic roofing systems, found a way to help. Duro-Last engineers, product development and manufacturing staff united to fabricate and manufacture isolation gowns and face masks. Utilizing expertise in manufacturing flexible PVC and fabrics, the team went from prototype to production to delivery in 1 week. The gowns are made from flexible PVC making them water and fluid-repellant. The masks are washable and reusable, made from polyester …

April 1, 2020

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Pegnato Roof Intelligence Network Names VP of Sales

by Katie Lee March 4, 2020

Marina Del Rey, Calif. — Tom Coble has joined the executive leadership team of Pegnato Roof Intelligence Network as vice president of sales, effective March 1, 2020. Coble has extensive experience in the multi-site, national account arena, most recently with Assa Abloy. Coble is expected to be a key component supporting Pegnato Roof Intelligence Network’s continued market leadership position in national roof management services. Marina del Rey, Calif.-based Pegnato Roof Intelligence Network helps you Be on Top of Your Roofs™. Nationwide services include roof inspections; service/repair; project management for major …

March 4, 2020

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Atlas Roofing Names VP of Operations for Shingle & Underlayment Division

by Katie Lee February 20, 2020

Atlanta — Atlas Roofing Corporation has welcomed Michael (Mike) McCaig as the new vice president of operations for its Shingle and Underlayment Division. McCaig brings more than 30 years of experience and a depth of industry knowledge, further strengthening Atlas Roofing’s position as a trailblazer in residential and commercial roofing materials. McCaig has worked in executive leadership for prominent building materials companies. Before joining Atlas on January 20, 2020, he served as president of Alumicor Ltd., a custom door, window and curtain wall manufacturer. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike …

February 20, 2020

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Water Damage

by Katie Lee January 16, 2020

— By Anthony Vross — Addressing ponding water on a heavily penetrated low slope roof. There are essentially two ways water leaves a roof: positive drainage or evaporation. When neither can occur quickly enough, the result is ponding water. Ponding water is defined as any water remaining on a roof 48 hours after a rain. Most commonly occurring on low-slope commercial roofs, ponding water can result from poor building/roof design, poor drainage and pockets forming on the roof after a building or substrate settles. Retail and restaurant facility managers …

January 16, 2020

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Simon Roofing: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee June 6, 2019

— Interview with Anthony Vross — R&R: Where are you based and how long has Simon Roofing been in business? Anthony Vross: Simon Roofing is a family-owned commercial roofing company being operated today by third- and fourth-generation family members. Founded more than 100 years ago, our company is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio. R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with Simon? Vross: Co-owner, 41 years. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Vross: Simon Roofing’s customer list includes many large retailers and restaurants who …

June 6, 2019

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