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THE VOICE OF PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS Vol. 7, No. 3 • FALL 2010

FALL 2010I N T H I S I S S U E :

Marketing roofing todayYour customers’ fingers are stilldoing the walking, but now it’s overa computer keyboard. See page 6

FEATURES:New Construction Safety Alliance up and running.............8Close encounter with TPO:roofing medium popular with Olympic architects............10Game changer: 3D aerial roof measurements a boon to roofing industry .................. 14Flashing techniques: standing seam metal roofs.... 16

ASSOCIATION:President’s message .................. 3Top RCABC apprentices receive awards ............................ 5RCABC readies for campusgrand opening.......................... 15

INDUSTRY NEWS:Green roof fire resistanceguide published.......................... 4Omnidirectional roof vents defy high winds ...........................8Home builders increaseproduction despite HST ......... 12UDI closes award entries ....... 12Rooftop solar panels: popularbut cost-prohibitive? ...............13How much is your plant and land worth?....................... 15Major projects valued at $5 billion.....................................15Concrete houses exported ......18Pipeline buzz in the NWT......................................17Roofing Expo books majority of space ......................18

COLUMNSBottom Line: Marketing roofing companies in 2011 ..... 6Legal Matters: Employees andalcohol a poor mix ................... 9

Safety – on the job and offWorking hours or after hours, youare your brother’s (and employee’s)keeper. See pages 8 and 9

A roof made of recycled rubber by Euroshield has been installed on theEQuilibrium™ NetZero home in Kamloops.This joint project between Thompson Rivers University and the Canadian

Home Builders Association Central Interior addresses the need for training anew generation of skilled home building professionals. For the 14thconsecutive year, the CHBA local plans to sell the house to the YMCA/YWCAfor use as their annual Dream Home lottery fundraiser.For the past three years, the training houses have met the high Built

Green standards. This year, the project has raised the bar by building thehouse as an EQuilibrium™ NetZero home, a sustainable housingdemonstration initiative led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.EQuilibrium™ housing combines a wide range of technologies, strategies,

products, techniques and innovations designed to reduce a home’s

environmental impact to an absolute minimum. At the same time,EQuilibrium™ housing also features commercially available, on-siterenewable energy systems to provide clean energy to help reduce annualconsumption, costs and the carbon footprint.The two-storey home with a walk-out basement is located in the Sun

Rivers Resort Community five minutes from downtown Kamloops. It will beopen to public and industry tours when complete.Euroshield roofing is designed to replicate the style of traditional roof

shingles. It weighs about the same as typical 40-year asphalt shingle roof,and is made from over 75 percent recycled materials, the primaryingredient being rubber from recycled tires. Any scrap materials generatedfrom the installation can be returned and recycled to produce moreEuroshield roofing materials, the company explains. ■

Roof shingles made from recycled rubber, from Euroshield Roofing, have been installed on a demonstration environmental home in Kamloops. Photo: CHBA – Central InteriorEQuilibrium™ Communities is a collaborative sustainable community demonstration initiative of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under theGovernment of Canada’s ecoACTION initiatives. The initiative will continue until the end of 2012.

Rubber hits the roof in Kamloops

101 Industries Ltd.

Admiral Roofing Ltd.

Advanced Systems Roofing and Waterproofing Ltd.

Alpha-Duron Roofing Ltd.

Alpha Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.

Aquaproof Membrane Services Inc.

Arbutus Roofing & Drains (2006) Ltd.

Arcona Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Arctic Roofing Ltd.

Aurora Roofing Ltd.

BF Roofing Ltd.

Bollman Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Bond-A Ply Roofing Ltd.

Broadway Roofing Co. Ltd.

Cambie Roofing Contractors Ltd.

Campbell & Grill Ltd.

Cascade Roofing & Waterproofing (2007) Inc.

Chilliwack Roofing Ltd.

Coast Hudson Ltd.

Continental Roofing

Crown Roofing & Drainage Ltd.

Design Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

D.M. Henderson Roofing Ltd.

Eby & Sons Construction Ltd.

Flynn Canada Ltd.

G & G Roofing Ltd.

GRC Columbia Roofing Inc.

Harmon Roofing Ltd.

Harvard Industries Ltd.

Heritage Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Homan Contractors Ltd.

Hunter Roofing Ltd.

Interior Roofing (2001) Ltd.

Kelowna Roofing (1984) Ltd.

Laing Roofing Ltd.

Laing Roofing (Vernon) Ltd.

Lam Metal Contracting Ltd.

Langley Roofing Co. Ltd.

Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Mainline Roofing Co. Ltd.

Marine Roofing (1996) Ltd.

Metro Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Mica Holdings Ltd.

Mid-City Roofing & Sheet Metal (2008) Ltd.

Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Nielsen Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Olympic Roofing Ltd.

Pacific Restorations (1994) Ltd.

Pacific Waterproofing Ltd.

Parker Johnston Industries Ltd.

Peter Magas Roofing Ltd.

Pocklington Building Systems Ltd.

Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd.

Raven Roofing Ltd.

Roy Dennis Roofing (2005) Ltd.

Standard Roofing Corporation

Tomtar Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Top Line Roofing Ltd.

Totem Roofing & Insulation Ltd.

Trail Roofing Ltd.

Transwest Roofing Ltd.

Universal Sheet Metal Ltd.

Villa Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Western Roofing (Master Roofers) Ltd.

Active MembersProfessional Roofing Contractors that support

an educated and committed workforce

Associate Memberscompanies focused on the manufacture and distribution of qualityroofing products that meet or exceed changing industry standards

A. Proctor Group Ltd.

Atlas Roofing Corporation

Blue Ridge Fiberboard, Inc.

Building Products of Canada Corp.

Canada Metal (Pacific) Limited

Carlisle SynTec Systems Canada

Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau

CertainTeed Corporation

Convoy Supply Ltd.

Dow Chemical Canada ULC

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.

Firestone Building Products

GAF/Elk

Garland Canada Inc.

GenFlex Roofing Systems LLC

Georgia Pacific Canada

HAL Industries Inc.

Henry Company Canada

IKO Industries Ltd.

Intertek

InterWrap Inc.

Johns Manville Corporation

Louiseville Specialty Products Inc.

Makin Metals Ltd.

Malarkey Roofing Company

Mansonville Plastics (B.C.) Ltd.

Menzies Metal Products

Mercury Metals, a Div of Vicwest

Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc.

Owens Corning Canada

Pabco Roofing Products

Pacific Roof Centre

Phoenix Vinyl Sundecks Ltd.

Plasti-Fab (Div. of PFB Corp.)

Posi-Slope Western

Pro-Line Construction Materials Ltd

RMAX, Inc.

Roofmart Pacific Ltd.

Roxul, Inc.

Sika Sarnafil

Simplex Asphalt Products

Siplast

Slegg Lumber

Soprema Inc.

Steels Industrial Products Ltd.

Tech-Crete Processors Ltd.

Tremco Ltd.

Western Wood Truss Association

Westform Metals

BUILDING ON 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION9734 - 201 Street • Langley, BC V1M 3E8 • Tel 604-882-9734 • Fax: 604-882-1744 • www.rcabc.org

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From the PresidentSuccessionPlanning Volume 3:Picking the righthorse A lot of planning goes into apositive succession plan for yourbusiness. Accounting, legal, andfinancial costs can quickly mount.How do you know if you have theright plan?The right plan

starts with the rightperson, or group: agroup sharing acommon purpose,willing to makecommon sacrifices,and with a thoroughknowledge of theprocess and desiredend result.As discussed in

earlier columns, oneof the most difficult items tonavigate in any succession plan isthe human aspect and the complexand emotionally chargedatmosphere that is created duringthe succession planning process.Many studies indicate that asuccession is complete only whenthe successor has gained legitimacyand they are able to exerciseappropriate leadership of thebusiness.But how do you know if you’ve

picked the right leader? Many of

the natural leaders in ourcompanies or organizations lacksome of the other necessaryqualities necessary to run complexoperating entities. Some lack thespecific knowledge of the workperformed, while having a goodgrasp on other parts of thebusiness.While nepotism is always a

favoured avenue oftransition/succession, statistics tellus that this is often less successful

than bringing a non-family member into amanagement/successionrole.Other options include

promotion from within,or looking outside theorganization for newand invigoratingmanagement. Alsoplausible is theconsolidation of smallerorganizations into largerorganizations to take

advantage of the multitude oftalents that may not be common totwo or more companies. We areseeing this model play out south ofthe border with mixed success.Regardless of the option chosen,

there will inevitably be newleadership at the helm. In anindustry where mutual respectbetween owners and staff isparamount, the importance ofobtaining the right leader cannot beoveremphasized. In some cases, thismay take a couple of tries, or may

require a long maturity period.Selecting a successor involves

choosing a set of criteria by whichpredecessors can evaluate thesuccessor’s abilities to fit into thestrategic plans of the business.These criteria often includeeducation, managerial and financialmanagement skills. Also importantis the ability of the successor togain the respect and credibility ofnon-family employees, to make keydecisions, and to demonstrateexperience and self-confidence.Existing ownership may prefercharacteristics such as creativity,independence, and willingness totake risks in successors. The criteria for choosing a

successor should also involve anassessment of the importance oftechnical proficiency, personal

characteristics and humaninteraction skills. The criteriachosen by an existing owner isusually based on theirinterpretation of personal andbusiness values, with a focus onaligning their values to the criteriaused for choosing a successor.Without a succession plan

existing owners often lack thestructure to adequately choose theappropriate successor. Focus on thelong-term vision for the businesscan lead to the successful transitionand a long-term vibrant legacy forthe company, as well as for ourindustry.Best wishes for a successful fall

and winter.Roderick M. Parker GSC,

President, Roofing ContractorsAssociation of British Columbia ■

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ADMINISTRATIONExecutive Vice PresidentBrian Hofler, [email protected]

Executive AssistantBarbara [email protected]

ControllerJohanna Kuker, CGA

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Receptionist/Administrative AssistantAdele [email protected]

RCABC Educational FoundationEducation & Training ManagerShirley Caldwell, PID

[email protected]

RegistrarMichelle McKinnon, PID

[email protected]

Instructor / Inspection AuditorDavid Rice, I.P., PID, RRO

[email protected]

Instructor / Risk ManagementRoger Sové, I.P., PID, Ad.Ed.

[email protected]

RCABC Guarantee Corp. Technical Manager

Jim Watson, PRC, [email protected]

Assistant Technical ManagerRob Harris, [email protected]

Guarantee AdministratorKaren [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Roofing Contractors Association ofBritish Columbia is to provide its members with the

training, support, and leadership required to enable themto offer customers the highest quality roofing practices,guarantees and business ethics in the roofing industry.

Rod Parker

A S S O C I A T I O N

Green roof fireresistanceguidepublishedRALEIGH, NC: In a study of green roofsplanted with vegetation, the U.S.-basedRoofing Institute has found no examples ofsuch roofs involved in a fire, but notes that ithas been difficult develop an accurate fire testfor green roofs.This year, a green roof design guide for

minimizing fire risk was published by theAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI)as a consensus based standard for the designand construction of green roofs. The designguide is ANSI/SPRI VF-1. The guidelines note that the building

owner needs to properly maintain avegetated roof to retain fire resistance. Oneof the important ways of preventing fires is tokeep the roof adequately watered. The needfor water will vary greatly due to climate andtypes of plants chosen. Designers should beaware that plantings are to be specific for theroof being installed and that rooftops are atbest hostile places for vegetation. Removal ofdead foliage should occur on a regularinterval for most roofs, and that may be atleast once a month. The moisture level of thegrowing media should be checked weekly. Byregularly removing excess biomass that couldbecome fuel for a fire on the rooftop, the riskof fire spreading beyond the six-foot Class Afire rated separation setback to combustiblevertical surfaces is minimized.StandardsThe requirements of ASTM E108 (Standard

Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings)are rather straightforward, RCI notes. First, aburning brand placed on top of the roofcovering shall not result in flaming thatuncovers the roof deck or creates burningbrands on the floor. However, if theapplication is for noncombustible decks, thetest is generally waived. Basically, the brandwill not burn through three inches of soil, asmost of the soils used are largely inorganic

and frequently use expanded shale and otherlightweight rock that is not combustible.The second major test is the spread-of-

flame test. Moist succulents will pass this testeasily. There is concern, however, as to theperformance of dry materials, particularlygrasses. The big question is how would a testagency run these tests? Should the test berun on vegetation that is in a good, moist,growing condition, or should the test be run

on dormant or dry plants? What happens ifthe planting is neglected?The Institute wonders if there is a real

concern for fire performance of green roofs inany case. “Again, we need to look at thehistory. A Google search revealed no matchesfor ‘green roof fire’ or ‘garden roof fire’ inover 2,000,000 citations,” notes a studypublished in Proceedings of RCI’s Symposiumon Building Envelope Technology. ■

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Planted green roofs not likely to burn, study says. Photo: Smart Farms

Top RCABC apprentices named The Roofing Contractors Association of BC has given outits annual awards to the top apprentices in each region ofthe province, and named an overall provincial winner.The winners are chosen based on the marks they attain

throughout their training.Each winner received a plaque, a $400 cheque and a

torch kit, generously donated by Roofmart Pacific Ltd. The 2010 winners are:

– Interior Region: Tyson Nordby, SL Roofing. Nordby wasalso named the Apprentice of the Year.

– Northern Region: Joshua Kilkenny, Prince Sheet Metal& Heating Ltd.

– Lower Mainland: Ryan Wilford, Harvard Industries Ltd.– Vancouver Island: Matthew Gorham, Nelson Roofing &Sheet Metal Ltd.

– Robert Pallos of Marine Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.was named the “Most Improved Apprentice” for 2010.Congratulations to all the hard-working winners. ■

Roofing BC is published quarterly onbehalf of the Roofing ContractorsAssociation of BC and the professionalroofing industry by Market AssistCommunications Inc.

Roofing BC online at:www.rcabc.org

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EditorFrank O’Brien

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Contributing Writers:Robert SmithsonRod ParkerBrian Hofler

While information contained in thispublication has been compiled fromsources deemed to be reliable, neitherthe publisher nor the RCABC will be heldliable for errors or omissions. The opinions expressed in the editorialand advertisements are not necessarilythose of the publisher or RCABC.


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Top left: Matthew Gorham of Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., winner for Vancouver Island; Top right: Ryan Wilford of Harvard Industries Ltd., winner for theLower Mainland; below left: Tyson Nordby of SL Roofing: winner for the Interior Region and Apprentice of the year; Right side top: Joshua Kilkenny of PrinceSheet Metal & Heating Ltd., winner for the Northern Region; Right side bottom: Most Improved Apprentice Robert Pallos of Marine Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Bottom Line

Marketingroofingcompanies in 2011New fundamentalsinclude social media,effective Web presenceBy Greg Hoffman

Marketing your roofing businesstoday is not as simple as it was justtwo years ago. The advent of socialmedia sites like Facebook andYouTube have become a regularpart of millions of people’s lives.Yellow Pages’ advertisingeffectiveness has dropped.Newspaper readership continues todecline. Google ‘searches’ continueto climb. It’s all evolving rightbefore our eyes and as a roofingcontractor, you need to recognize

these changes, educate yourself andadapt your marketing accordingly.Your websiteYour company website should be

looked at as a capital expenditure.It’s not like a direct mail piece orsome other marketing piece. Yourwebsite is the visible, accessiblevirtual salesperson for yourcompany that is available 24/7/365.It’s a “living document” that evolveswith your business and whendeveloped, maintained and updatedproperly should last you for years.If you suspect your website is

weak, it’s like knowing you have abad roofing crew out there – you

wouldn’t let it happen because itwill cost you money and reputation.Invest in a professional websitedeveloped by a professionalcompany. A free site from yourbuddy is not the rightanswer.Your website should

generate LEADS. If itdoes not, there is areason or perhapsseveral reasons. You should expectyour website to compel a visitor tocall you or submit a form.Get ranked on GoogleOver two billion Google searches

will have been conducted in 2010.

That’s up from 100 million 10 yearsago. Search engines drive consumertraffic. It’s the modern Yellow Pagesbut with so much more potential.Consumers tend to look only at

page one for theirresults – especially whensearching for a localbusiness. Therefore, youmust be on page one ofGoogle.

When you search “RoofingVancouver” or “Roofing Company(insert your city name here)”, is yourcompany listed on page one – andpreferably in the top three listing?The secret to getting on page one

in Google is to hire a qualified SEO(Search Engine Optimization)specialist. This is a complex processand you need someone who knowsthe science of preparing yourwebsite to be graded by Google asan “authority” website. Finding agreat SEO specialist is hard to dobut easy to recognize when you findone. They only need to show youthe results for other roofing clientson Google.Getting your site listed in

Google’s “Natural” or “Organic”results is a new fundamental thatcan pay long-term residual benefitsto your company.Pay-per-click advertisingPay-per-click advertising is when

you buy “clicks” for targetedsearches you want to show your adto. This form of advertising hasbecome rather complicated andagain, not recommended as a “do ityourself” project. We recommendutilizing a company that does thisfor a living.There are solid benefits of pay-

per-click advertising. First of all, youonly pay for “clicks”, so your moneyis spent only if a prospect likes yourad enough to click on it. Second,your ads are served only to thosesearching for what you are selling.There is very little waste with thisform of advertising.Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is

not perfect however. There is theannoying reality that adishonourable competitor may clickon your ad knowing that it’s costingyou money, especially when youfirst start a campaign. Additionally,

there is a “learning curve” thathappens with each PPC campaign. Ittakes a month or so for thecampaign to improve and to gatherintelligence on what is working andwhat is not working.Facebook and social mediaFacebook is a huge global deal,

and there are some things you cando to take advantage of it.Set up a company Facebook

page, Twitter account and YouTubeaccount. Integrate your Facebookpage into your website and send outposts on the latest happy customertestimonial or perhaps a specialoffer or promotion you have goingon. Start developing your socialnetwork now – even if you don’tknow what to say to people. Youwill eventually figure out how toadd value. The key today is to start.The times they are a changin’As stated earlier, the effectiveness

of the “old standby” advertisingmethods for roofing contractors hasdiminished substantially over recentyears and new advertisingopportunities have taken theirplace. A re-prioritization of yourmarketing strategy is needed tomove ahead and stay ahead of thecompetition for 2011 and beyond. ■

Greg Hoffman is President of Roofing ContractorMarketing, a marketing company committedexclusively to the roofing industry. RCM servesclients across North America with comprehensivemarketing products and services. Greg will be aguest speaker at the International Roofing Expoin February of 2011. His speaking topic is “TheTop 10 New Marketing Fundamentals”. Learnmore about Roofing Contractor Marketing byvisiting www.RoofingContractorMarketing.comor calling 888-474-7276.


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The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is raising awareness andreducing injuries, working in partnership with WorkSafeBC.

The BCCSA delivers all the programs and services formerly offered byCSN and CSABC to the construction industry of BC.

HAVEYOUHEARD?

ConstructionSafetyAlliancelaunchedNEW WESTMINSTER: Workersfalling on construction sites – andthe number of older workers beinginjured – will beamong the issuesaddressed by thenew BCConstruction SafetyAlliance (BCCSA),formed thisSeptember with theamalgamation ofthe ConstructionSafety Network andthe ConstructionSafety Association of BC.Goals and priorities which

founded the previous twoconstruction safety associations willcontinue into the new BCCSA with aconcentration on the Certificate ofRecognition (COR) Program.Under the new BCCSA delivery

format, construction employersthroughout BC will have greateraccessibility to COR certificationcourses.“The safety of workers across

British Columbia is a priority for myministry,” said Murray Coell,Minister of Labour. “The Alliancewill provide a focused approach toworkplace safety at all levels acrossthe BC construction industry by

centralizing resources and expertise.I am encouraged that this willenhance worker safety whilemaking tools and resources moreaccessible to industry employers.”The BCCSA will concentrate its

programming and resources on thetop three causes of injuries anddeath (falls, being struck andoverexertion) to constructionworkers. Their approach to theseproblems will be evidence based

and the solutionswill be developedand implementedthrough consultationwith WorkSafeBCand the industry.“The BCCSA’s

primary goal is toreduce constructionworkplace illnessand injury,” saidWayne Fettback,

chair of the BCCSA Board ofDirectors. “One association willmake it easier for employers toimplement health and safetyprograms and services based on thetools and resources developed bythe BCCSA.”Older workers post moreaccident claimsThe BCCSA notes that older

workers are experiencing moreaccidents than younger workers,showing that on-going education isvital.In BC, workers between 15 and

24 are considered young workers.They are 23 percent of constructionworkers, but incur only 11 percentof claims costs. Workers aged 45

and above comprise 27 percent ofinjured workers and incur 37percent of the claim costs.The number of claims from

young workers dropped by 45percent in 2009, compared to a 27

percent drop for other workers.The BCCSA will partner with

WorkSafeBC to deliver safetyeducation and training to all BCconstruction employers.The new BCCSA office is located

at #400, 625 Agnes Street, in NewWestminster. To learn more aboutthe BCCSA programs and servicescall 604-636-3675, toll free 1-877-860-3675, email [email protected] orvisit www.bccsa.ca ■

L-R: Hon. Murray Coell, Minister of Labour; Dorothy D. Barkley, BCCSA Interim GM; Wayne Fettback, BCCSA Board of Directors Chair; Dave Anderson,President and CEO, WorkSafeBC. Photo: BCCSA

“One association willmake it easier foremployers to

implement healthand safety programsand services basedon the tools and

resources developedby the BCCSA.”

“Omnidirectional” roofvents defy high windsVANCOUVER: A new U.S.-made roofing vent may protect roofs from highwind damage, according to Elizabeth J. Grant, a Virginia Tech research teammember, who wrote her doctoral thesis on omnidirectional ventdevelopment.Grant spoke during Vancouver’s

recent International Conference onBuilding Envelope Systems andTechnologies (ICBEST) 2010 in June,explaining how the system can beused.The importance of the vent is not just

in preventing existing roof membranes fromlifting off or tearing, but in preserving newforms of roof membranes, such as reflectiveones that are now becoming popular.The new vent for low-sloped

membrane roofing systems has beena collaborative effort byU.S. roofing companyAcrylife principalsChuck and Pat Johnsonand a research teamfrom Virginia Tech Collegeof Architecture and UrbanStudies and College of Engineering.“Wind actually creates a suction on the roof,” Grant told the Journal of

Construction. “And, the wind is worse at the corners and edges of the roof.”The omnidirectional vent captures wind from all directions, and creates a

Venturi effect, which then produces the suction needed to keep the roof ormembrane in place.Essentially, the wind is constricted as it enters the lower half-globe and

as it is directed upward, this powerful constricted wind stream pulls out airbelow in the roofing system, creating the suction effect.Issues being looked at include what is the correct spacing of the vents on

the roof, how are they impacted by infiltration, how do they react todifferent roof membranes and also what is the suction impact on thevarious kinds of insulation used on roofs. ■

Omnidirectional vent helps keep roof membranein place during high winds. Photo: Acrylife


LEGAL MATTERS

Alcohol andemployeesa poor mixEmployer responsibilityextends to staffcelebrationsCanadian court cases have firmlyestablished the employer’s duty ofcare to take active steps to preventinjuries as a result of its employees’alcohol consumption. If banningalcohol from staff events altogetherisn’t satisfactory, there are manysteps the employer can taketowards reducing the likelihood ofan accident.Among other things, employers

may implement a policy governingservice and consumption of alcoholat company events. The firstobjective of such a policy is to putemployees on notice that staffevents are not an excuse forconsuming alcohol to the point ofposing a danger to themselves andothers.The policy may state that the

employer opposes over-consumption and, in particular,opposes the operation of a vehicle(or engaging in other inherentlydangerous activities) whileimpaired. It may also emphasizethat the purpose of the policy is toestablish a protocol for responsibleconsumption of alcohol at staffevents.

The second objective of thepolicy is to establish basic rules toensure the manner in which theevent is organized and rundiscourages excessive consumptionand minimizes the risk of injury.The employer might also distributeto its event organizers specificinstructions on how to, and hownot to, organize and monitor a staffevent.Event organizers may be made

to understand that arranging andmonitoring company events isconsidered to be an element oftheir job and that failure to complywith directions could haveramifications for their employment.Employers may also

communicate to the employees, inwriting, that they are invited toattend on the conditions that theywill take responsibility for their

own consumption, will moderatetheir intake of alcohol, and will co-operate to ensure their safety (andthat of others). There are manyother practical steps which may beutilized to reduce the risk ofimpairment and of a resultinginjury.Falling down drunkA stark example of the extent of

injuries, and resulting damages,which can result from intoxicationplayed out recently in BC SupremeCourt.Michelle Danicek was an

articling student at a Vancouver lawfirm, Alexander Holburn Beaudin &Lang, when she was injured at anightclub. She had been out for theevening with about 20 of the firm’sstudents and associate lawyers fora firm-funded event at a localrestaurant.

Danicek had consumed alcoholat both the restaurant and thenightclub. So had another of theparticipants, a male associatelawyer who happened to be 6’2”and weighed some 220 pounds.Although nobody had a clear

recollection of the events leading tothe accident, it is known thatDanicek and the male lawyer weredancing. He fell over backwards,landed on top of Danicek, and herhead struck the dance floor.The male lawyer, trying to recall

the accident, admitted to beingintoxicated at the time.The Court found that, on all the

evidence, the accident was due tothe negligence of the male lawyer.He had breached the duty of care(which he owed to Danicek) byconsuming alcohol to the extentthat his impairment caused him tolose his balance and fall on top ofher.Although the Court noted that

Danicek was not a “reliablereporter” of her symptoms, it foundthat she suffered a traumatic braininjury which has had a profoundeffect on her life. The medicalevidence suggested she is not likelyto completely, or even substantially,recover from certain of hersymptoms.$5.9 million awardedThe Court awarded Danicek

damages totaling over $5.9 million.The largest portion of that amountwas $5.1 million awarded for lossof future earning capacity, due tothe Court’s conclusion that Danicekwill not be capable of working as a

lawyer in the future.The Court did not make any

finding that the visit to thenightclub could be characterized asa workplace event or what mightbe casually referred to as an officeparty or a staff event. The outingdid follow a regular dinner outingwhich appears to have beensponsored by the employer (andthe employer was one of thenamed defendants in the lawsuit).There are many good reasons

for employers to be active aboutlimiting the consumption of alcoholby their employees. Doing so is agood strategy for ensuring theemployees’ safety and for stayingout of BC’s case reports. ■

Robert Smithson is a partner at Pushor Mitchell LLPin Kelowna, practicing exclusively in the area oflabour and employment law. For more informationabout his practice, visit www.pushormitchell.com.This subject matter is provided for generalinformational purposes only and is not intended tobe relied upon as legal advice.

Robert Smithson

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The majority of the 2010 Olympic buildings wereroofed in TPO single-ply roofing, according toindustry insiders, who note that nearly three millionsquare feet of the popular material was used ontraining facilities, housing and sports venues for theVancouver Games.Len Coughlin of Enercorp Inc., and Canadian

agent for Carlisle SynTec of Pennsylvania, wasinstrumental in selling TPO as the top Olympicroofing material.With 33 years of experience in the roofing

industry, Coughlin teamed up with distributorConvoy Supply and some of BC’s top roofingcontractors and consultants to the Winter Olympics.“There were 24 different projects, all with

different architects, and all but one went with TPO,”Coughlin said.

In some cases, the choice of TPO was obvious,according to Sean Lang, president of InterprovincialRoof Consultants Ltd. of Surrey.“On large-scale, wide-open buildings without a

lot of roof traffic, TPO performs well for a longperiod of time. It’s also easy to keep clean,” he said.Lang’s company specified TPO for the re-roof of

the PNE Coliseum, which hosted Olympic skatingevents. The roof is dome-shaped with a gutterrunning around the building. “A smooth, thickmembrane like 60-mil TPO alleviates problems withdebris, roof granules or other gravel collecting in thegutters and moving down to the draining system,”Lang explained.The Coliseum was built with a tongue-and-groove

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Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is acompound of ethylene and propylene,which is used as an elastomeric roofingmembrane. TPO membranes are arguably the

fastest growing commercial roofingproducts in North America.

Some of the reported characteristics ofTPO roofing membranes include:• high elasticity and tensile strength;• resistance to ultraviolet, ozone andchemical exposure;

• as heat-resistant as EPDM (ethylenepropylene diene monomer);

• resistant to static electricity;• energy efficient;• resistant to aging and weathering;• heat reflective;• durable: the membrane shows 20years after testing and based on thetype of testing should last 50;

• flexible at low temperature,adaptable to cold conditions;

• root resistant for use on greenplanted roofs;

• fine puncture resistant with joint peelstrength and joint shear strength;

• UV-resistant, no pollution toenvironment;

• easy to weld and install;• can be heat-welded as easily as PVC(polyvinyl chloride);

• easy to treat on delicate areas(corners and edges);

• convenient to maintain with low cost.

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One of the most challenging jobs was installingmore than 1,000 squares of mechanically-attachedSure-Weld TPO on the new Thunderbird Stadium atthe University of BC, according to Flynn generalmanager Jim Matsuo.

The Thunderbird Stadium’s new dome roof tiedinto a smaller rink that was roofed with SBSmodified bitumen. In addition, there was a largesecondary TPO lower roof level adjacent to the SBSroof.

Working through a wet winter, Flynn’s crewsinstalled the TPO membrane and also installed steeldecking to ensure that the roof installation remained

seamless. “The main area was all barrel roof andextremely steep, and in winter the footing was slick,”Matsuo recalls, noting that safety becameparamount for the roofing crews.

A 1/2” gypsum cover board was installed overthe steel deck, followed by a six-mil poly vapourbarrier and two layers of 1.7-inch Carlisle polyisoinsulation. The 60-mil TPO membrane was thenmechanically fastened through the deck.

“The versatility of TPO in terms of area coverageand speed are big factors,” Matsuo said. “With theTPO sheets being larger, we can get more squarefeet down in one day than with any other roofingsystem.” Flynn worked with Bird Construction ofToronto on the project, with Bird handling sitemanagement and coordination.

Matsuo added that the reflectivity of TPO also

scores points under LEED-related construction,which is becoming more important in the Vancouverarea.

Raven Roofing of Langley BC, another RCABCmember, showed the speed of TPO when it won thecontract to roof the Langley Events Centre, anOlympic training venue. Raven bid on and finishedthe 150,000-square-foot project in three months,using both ballasted and mechanically-fastened TPO.

Raven’s crew installed 2.3 inches of Carlislepolyiso insulation over the mechanically-attachedportion of the roof and EPS insulation over theballasted system. A vapour barrier was primed andadhered to the roof deck.

“The popularity of TPO is a combination of cost,performance and aesthetics,” said Raven Roofingowner Neil Rook. ■

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CMHC counted 2,253 new-homestarts in August, up from 1,817 inJuly, when the HST was introduced.That raised the pace of constructionto an annual pace of 25,400 unitsfrom 20,100 in July.

Nationally, the seasonallyadjusted rate of housing startsslipped three percent in August to183,300 units from 188,900 startsin July.

CMHC analyst Robyn Adamachesaid BC’s boost may have comefrom a settling out of the marketfollowing the introduction of theharmonized sales tax. The taxappears to have had minimalimpact, encouraging builders tostart new projects, she said.

Adamache said the pace of more

expensive single-family-homeconstruction has slowed down a bitsince July, which may be related tothe HST.

Peter Simpson, CEO of theGreater Vancouver Home Builders’Association warned that the startsmay not continue strong if there is adelayed impact of the HST this fall.

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developers are “confident that themarket will continue to at least bestable compared to other markets inthe country.”

Across the Metro VancouverRegion, builders have started workon 9,493 new homes as of the endof August, up 98 percent from4,786 units started over the sameperiod in 2009. ■

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Solar panelsinstalled on just5% of homesNinety percent of Canadianhomeowners are aware that usinggreen energy reduces a household’senvironmental impact, yet only fivepercent are generating electricity byinstalling rooftop solar panels,

according to a new survey from TDCanada Trust. The survey found thatmore than 20 percent of consumersdidn’t know what to do or where tostart when undertaking a solarproject.

The survey reveals 33 percent ofhomeowners have consideredinstalling solar panels, but three-quarters of them say expense is thenumber one deterrent.

“The gap between awareness andaction is mainly due to concernsabout cost,” says Karen Clarke-Whistler, chief environment officerof TD.

So there’s still a lot of educationto be done around the benefits tohomeowners who choose to usesolar energy, which include:• Save money. Installing solar

panels means reducing the

amount of energy required fromthe electrical grid, which meansbuying less. In BC, solar-produced power can be sold tolocal utility providers, earningmoney for the energy produced.

• Increase home value: A homethat costs less to run may beworth more.

• Low maintenance: Solar panelsrequire little maintenance.

• Reduce impact on theenvironment: Solar power is arenewable, natural energy sourcethat is non-polluting.To help Canadians understand

the steps to take when consideringrenewable energy projects, TD hascreated “Going Green: Ahomeowner’s guide to solar energy”,available atwww.td.com/renewableenergy. ■

Left: Sunset Magazine’s 2010 Dream RemodelHome in California, a 1920’s bungalow, hasbeen outfitted with solar panels, in this caseSRS Energy Sole Power tiles that mimic a barrel-style clay roof. Above: The Green Dream Home in Kamloopsalso has solar panels installed. Photos: Sunset Magazine / CHBA - Kamloops

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The ability to photograph roofsaccurately from the air and thenprovide detailed measurements forevery hip, valley and protrusionmay prove a game-changing

technology for British Columbiaroofing contractors, according toChris Barrow, president and CEO ofEagleView Technologies(www.eagleview.com).

EagleViewTechnologies, basedin Seattle,Washington,recently introducedits proprietarytechnology into BC.

“Contractors areable to provideextremely accurate,third party verifiedroof measurementsfor their customers,increasing the valueand accuracy of their bids,” Barrowexplained.

The two founders of EagleViewTechnologies, a roofing contractorand an image software developer,invented the technology. EagleViewtakes aerial roof images from anairplane and runs them throughimage processing software to createa 3D model of the roof. From thatmodel, incredibly accuratemeasurements, diagrams andreports are created.

“Instead of measuring by handor sketching from satellite images,contractors are able to receiveaccurate, detailed dimensions and3D diagram files via email,” saidBarrow, who will speak on the newtechnology at the InternationalRoofing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada,in February 2011.

Recently EagleView moved intoBC with the company’s launch intothe Canadian market.

“At first glance, many contractorsmay think the technology simplyenables their sales force andestimators to get roofmeasurements without climbing up

on the roof, thussaving time andnegating safetyconcerns,” Barrownotes in anexclusive report to‘Roofing BC’. “Inreality, manycontractors find thetechnology isoffering far more.”

The 3Dtechnology providessuch accurate

measurements it can be used formaterial ordering and wastemanagement, he said, at lower costthan labour-intensive handmeasurement and sketching. Thebasic cost of an EagleViewcommercial report is $108.00.

“Extra squares of materialneeded or worse yet, the possibilityof running short of material on ajob can destroy job profitability.With roofing contractors looking forevery opportunity to win bids andkeep jobs profitable, the accuracyof 3D aerial roof measurementreports can be the key difference,”Barrow said.

“The technology is also satisfyingone of the most important needs inroofing: certainty. When contractorshave a question or discrepancy onroof measurements betweensuppliers, crew or insurance, it isoften difficult to properly resolvethe conflict. Now roofing companieshave a third party source they cantrust,” he added.

Roofing contractors are using thereports to enhance their biddingand selling process. They present

their bids to customers with adetailed roofing report that is anexcellent means of communicatingplans and proposals to the buildingowner. In the end, they have a veryaccurate and important documentfor their records, according toBarrow.

“Aerial roof measurement havebeen proven through numeroustests of thousands of roofmeasurements run by largeinsurance carriers. The results showthat the most accurate and mostreliable measurements came fromthe use of 3D models. With severalpatents pending and some nowbeginning to issue, EagleView is theonly aerial roof measurementcompany that can provide thiscutting-edge software and process,”Barrow said.

He believes that BC roofingcontractors will find that 3D aerialroof measurements will be a gamechanger for the industry, providingsuperior bid presentations andhigher profits.

Rob Harris, RCABC assistanttechnical manager, said thetechnology, if proven and costcompetitive, could prove popular.

“It takes at least two hours tohand measure a typical commercialroof, like a multi-family building,”Barrow said. Many BC roofingcontractors are using Google-Earthsatellite images and RoofCADprograms for measurements, hesaid, but aerial photos in 3Dimaging should be more accurate.“They would also look veryprofessional on a bid presentation,”Harris added. ■

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Chris Barrow, president and CEO ofEagleView Technologies: The Seattlecompany has moved into the BC roofingmarket. Photo: EagleView Technologies

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How much isyour plant andland worth?VANCOUVER: Wondering what themarket value is for your plant andthe industrial land beneath it?

Development sites in Burnabycurrently cost $50 to $60 perbuildable square foot, CB RichardEllis reports, while prices in SouthSurrey run from $35 to $45 abuildable square foot.

In Abbotsford, a recent raw landsale netted $9 million for a 10-acresite, half the price of when it wasfirst listed two years ago.

Average prices for zoned andserviced land have likely fallen 10percent in desirable areas andapproximately 25 percent to 35percent in secondary locations sincepeaking in mid-2008, according toAvison Young. Values for designatedland (i.e. rezoning required) insecondary locations are estimatedto have plummeted 50 percent. Toput this in perspective, averageland prices doubled between 2003and 2008, reaching approximately$900,000 per acre in Abbotsford to$2 million per acre in Vancouver(and a record $4 million per acre insome Vancouver locations) beforecresting in the latter part of 2008.

Land prices will remain soft until

current inventory is absorbed, andlenders agree to fund forconstruction of speculative product,according to Avison Young.

Today, typical industrial landprices range from approximately$400,000 per acre for designated(but not zoned or serviced) land inCampbell Heights (Surrey) to $1.5million per acre for zoned andserviced land in central Burnaby(excluding Vancouver and the NorthShore where values remain at $2million-plus per acre). Over the past12 months, the market haswitnessed a decade-low 29transactions comprising parcels ofone to 10 acres in Metro Vancouverand the Fraser Valley. ■

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Major projects valued at $5 billionBy Helmut Pastrick

According to the most recent Major Project Inventory (MPI) compiled by theBC Ministry of Economic Development, a number of new major projectswere proposed during the second quarter of 2010 with a combined capitalcost of nearly $5 billion.

Major projects are defined as those with capital cost of at least $15million ($20 million in the Lower Mainland).

Despite the increase, the overall value of proposed projects remainedvirtually unchanged as a number of power and communications projectswere put on hold, offsetting gains in proposed mixed-use/residentialbuildings, and industrial, commercial and institutional building projects.

Major projects proposed in the second quarter included the BurrardDevelopment, a mixed-use commercial and residential plan spanning eightacres in Vancouver on the Squamish lands near the Burrard Street Bridge,and a methanol plant in Chetwynd, in northeast BC. Capital costs for eachproject are estimated at $1 billion.

A $500 million open-pit copper mine near Kamloops was also proposedduring the quarter. The previously proposed NaiKun Wind Power Project inthe Massett region and Klinaklini Hydro Electric Project near CampbellRiver, with combined estimated capital costs of $5.4 billion, wereconsidered to be on hold. As the latter suggests, not all proposed projectsend up proceeding as scheduled, and it can take years for projects toadvance from the proposal to construction stage.

Estimated combined capital costs of major projects under constructionrose to $62.8 billion in the second quarter, up three percent from theprevious quarter.

Gains were primarily attributed to an increase in the number incommercial and institutional buildings and heavy engineering structuresunderway. While this was the second quarterly increase in a row, overallconstruction activity has remained flat since early 2008. Major projects thatstarted construction during the second quarter included the RCMPheadquarters relocation project in Surrey and the Mt. Milligan Copper/GoldMine in the Mackenzie region. Estimated capital costs for each projectexceed $900 million. ■

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Flashingtechniques:standingseam metalroofsControlling leaks atjoints, curbs andpenetrationsBy John A. D’Annunzio

As is the case with other roofsystems, flashings and penetrationsare the most common points ofmoisture intrusion on standingseam metal roof systems. Theelimination of moisture entry canbe achieved through the properapplication of flashings at allvertical transitions andpenetrations. This article addressesapplication requirements at themost common flashing points andprovides suggested techniques.

Flashing application should be incompliance with the metal systemmanufacturer’s latest printedspecifications.

The most critical component of astanding seam metal roof system —other than metal panel seams — isat vertical transitions andpenetrations. Industry analysis hasindicated that leaks in metal roofsystems predominantly occur atmetal panel joints andterminations.Exterior gutters

The most important design andapplication issue at exterior guttersis the deflection of water backingup under the panels. This can occurfrom clogged gutters or — morecommonly — from the applicationof undersized gutters.

Gutter width should bedetermined by a calculation thatconsiders the average rainfall ratein the geographic area and the sizeand slope of the roof area.

Larger gutter widths willaccommodate more flow and areless likely to back up during heavyprecipitation events. The applicationof heated gutter strips and snowguards can eliminate ice buildup incolder climates. The application ofgutter guards in heavily woodedareas further reduces the threat ofwater backup caused by guttersbecoming clogged with vegetationand debris.

The most common applicationtechnique at these points is theinsertion of a trapezoidal closurebetween the gutter and the panels.This is typically fabricated fromfoam or plastic and should beinstalled in accordance with themetal system manufacturer’s latestprinted specifications.

The most important applicationelement is in providing an adequateseal through adhesion. Thiseliminates the potential of windblow-off or moisture infusion atnon-adhered openings.Gables, rakes, ridges

The critical issue regarding theapplication of gable or rake trims isthat they are designed to movewith the free-flowing metal panels.This is typically accomplished byattaching cleats to the wall panelsthat allow for the trim to expandwith the panel.

Standing seam metal roof panelsare typically through-fastened atthe eave, which causes thermalmovement to accumulate at theridge. Openings that occur from thistype of movement are eliminatedwith the application of metal ridgecovers that are attached to themetal panels.

The metal ridge covers arefabricated to accommodatemovement and flex as the panelsexpand and contract. The panel

closures serve as weatherproofingprotection and — when properlyinstalled — eliminate moistureintrusion.Penetrations

The applicator should always usepenetration materials provided bythe metal system manufacturer andapply these materials in accordancewith the manufacturer’srequirements. The most importantmaterial component is the use ofproper adhesives.

Asphalt-based adhesives andcutbacks are typically notcompatible with metal systems andshould be avoided even inemergency repair situations.

Consult the manufacturer forproper application and repairmaterials. Most manufacturersallow the use of rubber bootjacksfor all round penetrations,eliminating the application of pitchpans. It is critical that allpenetration materials are appliedwithin the flat pan area of themetal panel and are not extendedon to the rib.Roof curbs

There are two common types ofroof curbs used with metal roofsystems.

The nonstructural units aredesigned with the sameconfiguration as the metal paneland move with the panel. These

types of curbs are utilized on lighterunits such as skylights and hatches.

Structural units are applied tosupport heavier equipment such asHVAC units. In these cases a doublecurb is used with a structural curbsecured to the panels and a secondfloating curb applied over thepanels to accommodate movement.

The flashing termination issimilar in both instances. At thehigh side transition point of thecurb, an end cap and water divertermust be applied to divert waterchanneled from the metal panelsaway from the curb.End wall transitions

In instances where metal roofsystems are installed on structuresthat have parapet or adjoiningwalls, a two-piece flashing is usedfor the parallel transition. In thisdetail the metal base flashingassembly is secured directly to theparallel metal panel and set freelyup the wall. The base flashingbecomes part of the metal paneland moves with the panel. A metalcounterflashing is secured to thewall and covers the base flashing.The independence of the twoflashing materials allows forappropriate expansion andcontraction.

Some manufacturers require theuse of nonmetallic membranes athigh-side transitions. These flexiblemembrane materials are applied tothe top of the metal panel closureand are secured to theperpendicular wall. The flexiblemembranes are typicallymanufactured with a metallic apronflashing that provides addedmoisture protection andaccommodates foot traffic. Thesetypes of materials are alsoconsidered to act as air seals.

The proper application ofmaterials at these vulnerable pointswill eliminate moisture intrusionand prevent against costlycallbacks, leading to a satisfiedclient and a successful project. ■

John A. D’Annunzio is president of ParagonRoofing Technology Inc. in Southfield, Michigan.For more information, call 248-936-8744, e-mail [email protected], or visitwww.paragonroofingtech.com.YOUR BUILDING MATERIALS EXPERTS.

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YELLOWKNIFE, NWT: There is a buzz about potential giant projects in theNorthwest Territories that could result in increased work for BC roofingcontractors.

The NorthwestTerritories, home toabout 40,000 people,half of whom live inthe capital ofYellowknife, is not onlyCanada’s centre fordiamond mining, italso has an active oiland gas industry.

The NWT is also thepotential site of theMacKenzie ValleyProject, a $16 billiongas line that is

expected to generate 30,000 years of total employment and contribute $86billion to Canada’s economy, when it is complete.

Yet, like most developments in the north, the pipeline has been decadesin talk with little action.

That could change this November, when the federal government isexpected to decide if the massive project will go ahead. This follows apositive recommendation from a joint panel earlier this year.

“We believe it will get the go-ahead,” said Jim Weller of ColdwellBankers/Northern Bestsellers in Yellowknife.

The pipeline route would bypass Yellowknife by about 300 km, but thecapital is expected to be the centre for the army of consultants, engineers,oil executives and federal bureaucrats the pipeline would require.

Hay River is expected to be the pipeline’s major staging area, whichopens up the potential for large-scale industrial development.

Weller notes, though, that even with the pipeline approval temptinglyclose, there is no land speculation going on. “Up here we take a wait-and-see attitude,” he said.

If approved, the MacKenzie Valley pipeline would begin despite fallinggas prices, which are down 60 percent of the peak. Insiders say this couldbe an advantage because there is more labour available as other gaspipelines have been shelved. The downturn in gas activity in Alberta andBC has lowered both labour and material costs, they note. ■




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Roofing Expo books 87% of spaceDALLAS, TX: The 2011 International Roofing Expo recently concluded itsannual Space Draw process, assigning 87 percent of the show floor to 263companies in 715 booths.

Taking place February 16-18, 2011, in the North Halls at the Las VegasConvention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show will offer roofingcontractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers andarchitects a comprehensive preview of the roofing construction andmaintenance marketplace.

“Exceeding our most optimistic projections, we saw a 10 percentincrease in booths assigned during Space Draw,” said Donna Bellantone,Director of the Expo. “Attendees should really be energized by theimpressive list of companies assigned to 71,500 net square feet of exhibits.”

Companies who have reserved space are key manufacturers anddistributors such as ABC Supply Co., CertainTeed, GAF, Firestone BuildingProducts, Johns Manville Roofing Systems, OMG Roofing Products, OwensCorning, Soprema, 3M Industrial Mineral Products Division and GeorgiaPacific, to name a few. ■

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA: A Floridacompany has landed an agreementto export 15,000 of its energyefficient, sustainable and disasterresistant concrete modular homesto Angola. The Royal ConcreteConcept homes were delivered toSub-Saharan Africa this summerand installed by a team of Angolanand American construction workers,including the President of RCC.

“We’re excited about our effortsto export products to developingnations such as Angola,” said RCCPresident Wally Sanger.

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(www.RoyalConcreteConcepts.com)finished setting a 1,000-square-footmodel home in Lobito, Angola,utilizing an innovative constructionprocess involving three sections ofcontainer-sized modules each witha roof and foundation. The sectionswere combined on site and installedon footers to create the highperformance dwelling in an urbansales center in Lobito.

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Concrete modular homes areestimated to cost an average of$125,000 each, providing 48percent less expensive housing forhomeowners from a 25 to 100 yearlife cycle cost perspective.

The RCC homes meet or exceedthe International Building Code,severe weather resistance testingand sustainable building standardsin the United States and abroad.The homes include factory-installedkitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes,among other amenities. ■

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