Multi-site retailers face a unique challenge when it comes to commercial roofing. A retailer with stores, warehouses, distribution centers, or other facilities across multiple states may have dozens or even…
A national accounts roofing program is a centralized commercial roofing service designed for businesses that operate multiple facilities across different cities, states, or regions. Instead of each location hiring and…
When a new construction project is completed, the roofing system should be handed over with more than a completed roof. The developer should provide the building owner with a complete…
On a new construction project, the roofing system is one of the most important components protecting the building from water intrusion, structural damage, and long-term deterioration. However, when a general…
Building envelope commissioning (BECx) is a quality-assurance and performance-verification process used to confirm that a building’s exterior enclosure is designed, installed, and constructed to meet the owner’s requirements and the…
For a new commercial building, roof commissioning (RCx) or building enclosure commissioning (BECx) is recommended to verify that the roofing system has been properly designed, installed, tested, and documented before…
Construction delays are common on new commercial and industrial projects. Material shortages, permitting issues, weather, inspections, design changes, labor availability, and other factors can push a project’s completion date weeks…
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What is the difference between substantial completion and final acceptance for roofing?
In a commercial roofing project, substantial completion and final acceptance are two different milestones that can affect payment, warranties, punch-list work, responsibility for the property, and project closeout. Although the…
Construction traffic damage is a common issue on new commercial and residential roofing projects. During construction, roof systems can be exposed to foot traffic, material movement, equipment, tools, dropped objects,…
Installing a roof early in a new construction project can help protect the building from rain and weather. However, when roofing is completed before other trades finish their work, the…