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Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 2 of 3
The Fine Print
Benchmark, Inc. is Growing: Employees Help Replace Trees
Benchmark employees planted 57 trees to replace flora destroyed during the derecho that hit the Cedar Rapids area in August 2020.
Supply Chain Shortage Update
Special Bulletin 2021 – UPDATE
Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 1 of 3
WARRANTY 101
How Can Your Next Roofing Project Help Fight Smog Pollution
Smog, or air pollution, is a silent killer present across the globe. Using this sustainable roofing material your next roofing project can help fights this global killer.
2021 Webinar – Roofing Material Shortage and Pricing Volatility: A Facility Manager’s Dilemma
During this educational webinar titled, Material Shortage and Pricing Volatility: A Facility Manager’s Dilemma, you will learn about the conditions impacting the material supply chain and hear real life stories …
Rooftop Solar Webinar 2021
A discussion on the relationship between roofs and photovoltaic systems.
Labor-Saving Roofing Products
With a skilled labor shortage and roofing systems becoming more technical in nature, what can we expect in the future?
CAUSE AND EFFECT: A CASE STUDY ON BUILDING OCCUPANCY USE CHANGE
It’s important to understand the impact change in building occupancy use has on the building’s roof system and structural elements.
Why Is My Metal Roof Leaking?
Are you responsible for a problematic metal roof and are struggling with differing opinions on the cause of the problem?
Rooftop Solar. Is Your Roof Solar Ready?
Rooftop Solar Webinar Benchmark President Ron Harriman and Joe Cain of Solar Energy Industries Association discuss the growing use of rooftop solar, changes to the I-Codes, and real-world experiences in …
Professional Roofing Mechanics…How do you know?
Are the mechanics installing the materials are trained and qualified to install the specific products in your roofing assembly?
FM Global: Very Severe Hail (VSH) Update
New Product development vastly expands number of qualified assemblies
FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets Update
Summary of several revised roofing-related Loss Prevention Data Sheets (LPDS).
Reduce the Risk for Roof Collapse: Planning for Snow Removal
Reduce the risk of a roof collapse caused by excessive snow loads
Roof Design: The Critical First Step
Join Andrew and Ben as they discuss how roof design is the critical first step to long term roof performance.
Roof Asset Management Town Hall
Andrew, Mike and Jennifer participate in a town hall discussion about roof asset management.
Strategies to repair and maintain roof assets during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn a few tips to maintain your roof assets during COVID-19
Roof Evaluations: Reduce cost, extend asset life, and manage risk
Eric and Brad discuss roof evaluations and strategies to reduce cost, extent asset life, and manage risk.
Are you at risk of missing building your projects due to COVID-19?
Eric, Andrew, and Troy discuss the impacts of COVID-19.
2020 Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team
Three partners join the company’s ownership team.
Roofing Industry Recollections
Reflection of 42 years in the roof industry
A Case Study of the Cost of FM Global’s Very Severe Hail (VSH) Rating
Very Severe Hail Rating
Roof Design and Building Codes: Making the Pieces Fit
Good roof design starts with identification and evaluation of the project-specific criteria.
Celebrating 25 Years
1994-2019
Is Roof Recover an Option?
Factors considered to determine the best past to restore roof.
Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team
Four partners join the company’s ownership team.
When Roofs and PV Solar Installations Collide
What strategies can be employed on roofs with solar arrays already in place, or when considering addition of PV over an existing rooftop?
The Pitfalls of “Corporate Roofing Design Standards”
Roofing Design Standards can be a good starting point, but…
Metal Roof Inspections Part II of II
Part II of II
Being a Healthy Organization
Healthy organizations have minimal politics and confusion, high morale and productivity, and low turnover among good employees.
Metal Roof Inspections Part I of II
When you inspect or reinspect a metal roof or investigate a roof leak to determine the source and potential solution, where do you start?
Webinar – Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road
Understand the components of asphalt and best practices in installation.
Hurricane Preparedness
As the 2017 hurricane season approaches, it seems appropriate to review some basic roof-related preparedness activities.
2017 Roof and Pavement Seminar: Getting Better Results
Roof and Pavement Management Seminar
Roofing Contractor or Labor Broker?
Is subcontracting of roof-related work bad or out of the ordinary? Are you experiencing more subcontracting on your roofing projects?
The Specification Process
The following article outlines the procedures Benchmark follows in developing roof specifications and bidding documents.
Benchmark’s Newest Professional Engineer
Congratulations to Andrew Reynolds, P.E.
Technical Updates: ASCE 7-16 Wind Design Standard Forthcoming
The IBC mandates that a roof’s wind uplift resistance be designed to satisfy the requirements of ASCE-7.
The Many Purposes of Taking Core Samples in Roofing
One of the first things most roofing professionals learn is how to take a core sample or core cut.
“Is the Timing of Your Roofing Projects Costing You Money?
Begin with the end in mind.
Managing Aging Roof Assets
Benchmark, Inc., was profiled by Business Day TV with Terry Bradshaw, highlighting the importance of managing aging roof assets in a school district.
Setting the Pace for United Way in 2013
September 2013
Benchmark, Inc. Consultants Earn RRO Certification
November 2013
Benchmark Sponsors Annual Race
November 2013
Three Steps to Roof Replacement
Design, construction and maintenance
Keeping a (Good) Roof Overhead
Undertaking the “monster project” of roofing over a working paper machine
Maximize Roof Service Life
Use lifecycle models and cost analysis to raise the ceiling on your roof’s value