Metro Construction, Inc. was founded in 2007 with an aggressive yet strategic growth plan with the goal of expanding into 14 offices over the first six years.
It’s been a tough economy for a few years now, so when someone is hiring it makes big news. Jasper Contractors Inc. has made big news recently by opening offices in Phoenix and New Orleans and bringing hundreds of jobs to those markets.
They set themselves apart from the rest of the industry not only because of the revenue they generate, but how they positioned themselves to stay on top. The contractors on Roofing Contractor's Top 100 list know what it takes to remain successful in tough times and in good times.
With such a wide variety of roofing materials available, homeowners can become confused by conflicting data when selecting a roofing system for a new home or a renovation project. According to reports provided by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), the most popular choice is asphalt shingles, which cover 80 percent of homes in the United States.
Scott Riopelle’s gritty background growing up in Detroit prepared him to become one of Colorado’s most successful roofing contractors over the past decade.
Michael Farrell would probably be the first to admit that it takes a very patient, dedicated person to own and maintain a home that’s on the National Registry of Historic Places. As the 30-year resident owner of the Art House (formerly the Elisha Taylor House), a 139-year-old Gothic Revival home in Detroit’s Brush Park Historic District, Farrell has embarked on several remodeling projects.
In early April, after a three-year hiatus, the Social Security Administration (SSA) resumed sending No-Match Letters, advising employers that an employee’s reported name or Social Security number (SSN) does not “match” a name or SSN combination in the SSA database.
It has been over a year since Arizona passed its immigration enforcement law. Now three other states - Utah, Alabama, and my home state of Georgia - have passed similar legislation.
Customer complaints are an inevitable part of business. A few simple policies and skills can help control the situation. Start by understanding that the goal of good customer service is to keep normal people from becoming more angry or difficult, not to make crazy people sane.
I wrote this a few days after the scary incident in early April when a five-foot long gash ripped open atop the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines (SWA) jet while the aircraft was cruising more than six miles in the air.
System attachment is the most critical element of roof design and application. Improper attachment results in the increased probability of wind blow-offs and contributes to membrane strain created by differential movement of the system components.
Garland’s newest StressPly® E (Environmental) modified bitumen membrane offers 500 lbf./in. of tensile strength a variety of post- and pre- consumer recyclable materials and rapidly renewable resources for increased sustainability.
The new Bosch BSH180 cordless band saw executes precise cuts to a variety of materials, including metal, copper pipes and electrical cables, and is agile for use in tight spaces.
With its first entry into pneumatic cap fastening, Duo-Fast® Construction has taken aim at pro users’ most common complaints. The DF150-CS Cap Stapler is far faster than hand stapling, more maneuverable and reliable than competitor cap fastening systems and designed to get the job done right - every time.
MicroGuard, the gutter screen with microfiltration technology from Englert, Inc., is now available to customers in four foot lengths. The new screen offers the same angled micro-perforations that block large debris from entering the gutter while allowing rainwater to flow through freely.
Petersen Aluminum now offers a complete range of perimeter/roof edge systems for single-ply and built-up/modified roof systems. The new PAC-TITE line includes fascia systems in a variety of gauges and face sizes. PAC-TITE combines superior strength for unmatched uplift protection with attractive aesthetics and ease of installation.
Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, introduces the Reactor E-8p Portable Plural-Component Sprayer, the first system designed specifically for new no-heat polyurethane foam formulations.
MasterShield Gutter Protection announced their new MicroVortex technology. The patented filter, deemed the “Impossible Cloth,” positioned MasterShield as the industry leader in gutter guards.
The HPCI Barrier insulated metal panel is a single air, water, thermal and vapor barrier panel that can be used behind any type of facade. Metl-Span’s newest product economically provides a high level of performance.
To provide added moisture protection and energy savings in commercial roofing applications, Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, is now offering a vapor barrier membrane for the commercial building industry.
Atlas Pinnacle, StormMaster Slate and StormMaster Shake shingles are now manufactured using copper technology developed by 3M to eliminate algae stains.
Hy-Tech Products’ Roof Pro Generators are the first generators specifically designed for the roofing industry. There are four sizes available - 12,500 watt, 7,500 watt, 4,000 watt and 2,800 watt.
The low-profile HotSeam roof ice prevention system is designed to prevent the formation of dangerous ice dams that can form on standing seam metal roofs.
MILAN, Ohio – Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company, held a groundbreaking ceremony at its new single-ply membrane manufacturing facility in Milan, Ohio. The production facility will manufacture Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) roofing products beginning in the second quarter of 2012.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes and roof coatings in the commercial and residential roofing industry, has had two more roof products qualified by ENERGY STAR for long-term reflective performance.
CertainTeed is helping its credentialed contractors grow their business through a partnership with improveit! 360, a leading web-based business management software provider.
Atlas Roofing Corporation introducesTechni-Flo, the engineered ventilation
system for steep-sloped roofs. Techni-Flo is a component system manufactured to
meet specific needs of steep-sloped roofs and engineered to ensure consistent
intake and exhaust airflow underneath the roof covering of commercial building
applications.
A team of South New Jersey cyclists, led by a Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance employee, will be traveling to Tahoe, Nev., and Tucson, Ariz., to ride in the fight against type 1 diabetes.
AGC Contracting, LLC announced it will now do business as Olneya Restoration Group. Officials said the name Olneya was chosen after much thought and research to find a name that symbolizes who the company is and the values it stands for in business practices.
The Metal Construction Association (MCA), an organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose metal wall and roofing components are used in buildings throughout North America and the main sponsor of METALCON International, will present metal roof, wall and tool demonstrations at Booth #108 at METALCON International, Oct. 11-13, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Signs of recovery in the roofing construction and maintenance industry were evident by the results of the recent Space Draw process for the 2012 International Roofing Expo, taking place Feb. 22-24, 2012 in the South Hall A at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
GAF, a roofing and ventilation manufacturer, has again received the distinguished “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes, the country’s third largest, privately held, for-profit residential home builder.
Sika Sarnafil, a manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, announced that Stanley Graveline, Vice President, Technical Services, has received the William C. Cullen Award from ASTM International in recognition of his long-time outstanding contributions to the field of roofing and waterproofing.
Hart & Cooley, Inc. announced that Mike Winn has been appointed as President effective July 11, 2011. Prior to joining the company, Winn held the position of Vice-president and General Manager at Titus, a manufacturer of commercial air distribution products.
Leaders of ATAS International, Inc. successfully completed Supervisor Boot Camp, a course offered by Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, Pa.
AGC Contracting, LLC has been hinting at its much-anticipated name change for
months and now the wait is over. Moving forward, AGC Contracting, LLC announced
it will now do business as Olneya Restoration Group.
Roof Integrated Solar Energy™ (RISE) Inc. has announced its newest Certified Solar Roofing Professionals (CSRPs™). The CSRP designation is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Allied Building Products of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. teamed up with Atlas Roofing
of Tamarac, Fla., to provide material and labor to re-roof a group home for the
needy, elderly and disabled located in Northfork, W.
Va.
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and
weather barrier products for the building industry, is celebrating the company’s
50th Anniversary.
RoofConnect, a national roofing services provider that specializes in emergency roofing repairs, maintenance, re-roofing and other projects, announced a new logo and new website.
Roof Integrated Solar Energy (RISE) Inc. has announced its newest Certified Solar Roofing Professionals (CSRPs). The CSRP designation is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Attendees and exhibitors of the 2012 International Roofing Expo can now make
housing and travel reservations through the official hotel vendor, Travel
Planners. Offering hotel, airline and car rental discounts through a variety of
companies, Travel Planners offers the biggest savings and most valuable
perks.
Tecta America Corporation, a commercial roofing contracting and environmental
roofing solutions firm, announced its fifth annual academic scholarship award
roster, this year comprised of 28 recipients.
The W. P. Hickman Company announces Permasnap 2 Coping has been reviewed and
approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs Building Codes and
Standards for use in Florida. The Florida Certificate of Product
Approval # is FL7424.
Saint-Gobain announced its support of the 2011 Solar Decathlon team
from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and University of Massachusetts
Lowell.
Saint-Gobain, a building materials company, announced the appointment of John Crowe as President and CEO of both Saint-Gobain Corporation (Saint-Gobain’s North American holding company) and CertainTeed Corporation (Saint-Gobain’s largest North American subsidiary).
The recently completed headquarters facility for the Human Resources Development
Commission of Allegany County has been awarded LEED Gold certification, thanks
in part to its highly energy efficient accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient
Panel (S.T.E.P.) wall system.
IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company
Inc.), manufacturer of commercial metal roofing and building envelope products,
announced today that it has published a new Division 7 Architectural
Binder.
In its continued efforts to help small business and minority business contractors obtain new and more challenging contracting projects, Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance has hired Cynthia K. Martin as its Director of Small Business Programs.
Birdair, Inc., a specialty contractor of tensile structures of all sizes, has been awarded the design-build contract for the cable and fabric roofing system of a 2,200-square-foot freestanding tensile structure at the Staten Island Children’s Museum in Staten Island, N.Y.
CertainTeed Corporation announced the appointment of Tom Smith as president of CertainTeed Roofing and Mark Rayfield as president of the Company’s Siding Products Group, effective September 1, 2011.
