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Jobsite Safety–Customer Focused Success Part 4
Safety is the number one factor that will lead to the successful completion of commercial roofing and building envelope maintenance projects. Because our crews have to work in direct proximity to commercial building occupants, our occupied facility jobsite safety plans have to be holistic.
MOREProper Estimating–Customer Focused Success Part 1
Proper estimating is key to a successful client experience. In Part One of this Customer Focused Success series, we look at how takeoffs, or the process of determining and then estimating the costs for the materials that are needed for a job, are a critical element of the estimating process. We also provide a few contingency examples to consider as part of the takeoff process as well as alternate material options to consider related to cost and availability.
MORECertified Applicator
Smooth the approval process for becoming a certified applicator of the materials specified in projects contractors are bidding on by maintaining a reputation for safety, quality, fairness, and being financially responsible.
MOREMinimizing Building Energy Usage
There are two main areas of consideration when optimizing a commercial building for energy efficiency. The design and building envelope construction specifications related to the building’s orientation on the site and the energy efficiency of the mechanical systems, lighting, and appliances that are selected to be contained within the building envelope.
MOREZero Energy Buildings
To qualify as a zero energy building, the annual energy delivered to the building must be equal to or less than the on-site annual renewable energy exported from the building. While there must be a renewable energy generation component, the building envelope must be constructed to achieve near zero energy consumption.
MORESelecting a Roof System in Uncertain Times
The shortage of just one roof system component can set off a chain reaction of shortages and price spikes of other products that can be utilized in place of a typical component that becomes scarce.
MORE2 Pre-Bid Steps To Roof Replacement Success
Before owners open the first bid from contractors for their project, they need to be sure that contractors who are bidding on the project actually have what they need to fully understand what they are being asked to bid on—that happens by providing a clear scope of work. Then, owners need to be sure they are not evaluating bids from contractors who are not qualified to do the job—that happens through the pre-qualification process.
MOREAfter the Storm has Passed
Checking your building’s envelope—roof, exterior walls, doors, and windows—for moisture infiltration from damage as soon as possible after weather events will help to prevent further infiltration and longer-term issues.
MOREAccelerate the Adoption of Efficient Building Technologies
During the next few years, with energy efficiency and alternative energy sources a high priority for the federal government, adopting efficient building technologies will be imperative. Learn now how to implement best practices and leverage building envelope resources to ensure the longevity of your work and your client expectations.
MOREHow Building & Roof Maintenance Saves Money
Whether you manage a healthcare, industrial or institutional facility, a maintenance program will save your organization money. The most obvious benefits of building envelope maintenance programs are extending the service life of existing roof systems and preventing minor roof issues from becoming major roof repairs. However, by taking advantage of a comprehensive building envelope maintenance program, you are much more likely to head off potentially costly and unplanned facility downtime due to preventable building envelope failures.
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