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What are we doing to prepare the coming generation to take our place?

SAMBs have been introduced to counter safety concerns associated with hot bitumen and torch applications and environmental issues surrounding solvent-based cold adhesive applications.

In the current marketplace owners realize that the contractor who is the best source to help bring a project to a reality is also often the best source for selecting the project delivery system, construction details and other aspects of the job.

A roofing project has more than just a few things in common with a military operation.

News and notes from the National Roofing Contractors Association.

As companies mature, leadership must be able to recognize and concentrate on problem areas.

Now for the bad news — and there’s a lot of it.

As a result of our Job Safety Analysis and fall safety engineering, we were able to accelerate the construction schedule and make a reasonable profit. The fall protection system would enable the mill employees and future contractors to conveniently access, inspect and maintain their new equipment using safe fall protection practices.

In this series of articles, we will discuss several of the more common clauses that the roofing contractor will face.

The design standards that are referenced in bid documents are important for proper roof application.