You wouldn’t normally think of grease being an roof issue, but in some cases it might be. I found a site which provides useful information about the vent hood cleaning industry for restaurant owners and/or managers. The site educates restaurant owners and managers on the latest developments in the vent hood cleaning industry.

One post stood out on the site. It stated that getting the grease out of your hoods and ductwork is a great first step in preventing grease fires at your restaurant – but there’s another area where grease can collect. The Roof! This caught my eye.

If your vent hood cleaners are neglecting to properly clean your rooftop exhaust fan, grease can quickly overwhelm the fan bowl and spread to the roof. Grease on a roof seems unlikely, but it could be a potential problem.

http://hoodcleaninginfo.com/2011/03/14/roof-cleaninggrease-containment.aspx

Building the Future: An Industry in Transition

Some of the Speakers:

Boyd E. Black
President
Construction Owners Association of America
Assistant Vice, Capital Project Delivery Facilities Services

Mark Cervenka
Facilities Manager
Texas A&M Health Science Center

Mike Conley
President
The Construction Users Roundtable
Engineering Manager
DuPont

Wayne A. Crew
Director
Construction Industry Institute

Derek Cunz, LEED AP
Vice President & General Manager
Mortenson Construction

Keith Fox
President
McGraw-Hill Construction

Daniel Groves
Director of Operations & Workforce Consultant
The Construction Users Roundtable

Robert A. Ivy, FAIA
Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer
The American Institute of Architects

Stephen E. Sandherr
Chief Executive Officer
Associated General Contractors of America

Tom Sawyer
Senior Editor, Information Technology
Engineering News-Record

And many more construction professionals!

Who Should Attend:

•Architects/Designers
•Contractors
•Engineers
•Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
•Government Officials
•Association Executives
•Executive Vice Presidents
•Managing Directors
•Building Product Manufacturers & Suppliers
•Facility Managers
•Owners
•Chief Executive Officers
•Construction Managers
•Finance & Insurance Professionals
•General Contractors
•Human Resource Professionals
•Presidents
•Specialty Contractors
•Vice Presidents

This is a great event for commercial roofing professional to attend.

Date:
June 14-15, 2011

Location:
Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Learn more and register at http://www.construction.com/events/2011/cbf/default.asp

News
Duro-Last Roofing on announced Thomas L. Saeli is taking over as the company’s chief executive officer. He has a Master’s of Business Administration in finance and accounting from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hamilton College.

“Tom was the unanimous choice for our Board of Directors,” Duro-Last board chairman Jack Burt said in a release. “My father was a classic entrepreneur, and his vision, ambition, and business philosophy brought great success to our company.”

Read the entire story at Duro-last official blog

Exclusive Interview with Whitco Roofing Incorporated

Recently we had the privilege of interviewing a highly respected corporate member of Whitco Roofing Incorporated. Whitco Roofing, Inc. is a large scale commercial roofing company who works with respectable organizations such as Sysco Foods, YKK, Westin Hotels, and the City of Columbus.

Commercial Roofing Professionals (CRP) – Tell us about your company’s background?

Whitco Roofing - Well, our President and CEO has well over a decade of experience designing roofs for commercial projects. He spent several years as a consultant for the Garland Company, which is a well known leader in the commercial roofing industry. So, starting from the head of our company, our President knows the commercial roofing industry inside and out.

He originally started Whitco Roofing to better serve his clients, and to vastly improve the flaws he experienced throughout his many years in the industry. His goal was to provide clients with “quality” products and services, which would not only meet their needs, but their budget as well. His personal touch and passion for perfection, has lead Whitco Roofing to become one of the best service providers in the industry. Many business owners, facility manager, property managers, investors, and others have benefited from Whitco Roofing unique building envelope concept, professionalism, and expertise in the industry.

Commercial Roofing Professionals (CRP) - What Exactly Does Whitco Roofing Do?

Whitco Roofing - Well, we are a full-service commercial roofing contractor which means we work with our clients to develop long-term roof asset management programs. We can help out with any phase of a project, including preventive maintenance, restoration, repair, and replacement. We recently adapted to the green movement, and have an energy management team that works closely with clients to provide long term energy savings. Our services are endless; we have the right roof solution for any scenario. We are not simply selling roofs, we are selling roof solutions.

Commercial Roofing Professionals (CRP) - What Kind of Roofing Does Whitco Do? What Types of Roofs Do You Work With?

Whitco Roofing - We work with all types of institutional, industrial, and commercial roofs. From metal to built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply (TPO, PVC, and EPDM), shingles, slate, Spanish time etc.. We install roof gardens, solar roof systems, skylights, coatings, fleeceback, insulation and much more. Our abilities and product line is endless, we provide answers to any commercial roof problem.

Commercial Roofing Professionals (CRP) - What Area Does Whitco Roofing Service?

Whitco Roofing - We provide quality services to the entire Southeastern United States. Our corporate office is located in Atlanta, GA.

Commercial . Institutional . Industrial

T: 1.888.399.2221

P: 770.644.0521

www.whitcoroofing.com

Green Solutions . Energy Upgrades . Energy Management

www.whitcoroofing.com/green.html