Every year about 100 construction workers die from falls, and 13 times as many are seriously injured. Did you know homeowners can play a role in promoting roofing safety among contractors?

Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers, and falls from rooftops are the most common type of fall. Nobody wants their property to be the site of an accident, and working with contractors who take precautions to protect their workers is the first step to preventing those kinds of accidents.

When evaluating a bid from a contractor, consider its commitment to safety as well as the price it provides. In many cases, it’s common to get a low bid from a roofing company because they’re not committed to safety. Ask your contractor the following questions to ensure you’re choosing one that supports safety:

• Do your workers work directly for you? Workers who are independent contractors aren’t covered by the roofing company’s workers’ compensation insurance, and, in many cases, aren’t insured at all.
• Do you have workers’ compensation insurance? Ask to see a copy of the insurance certificate. Colorado law requires all employees to be covered by workers’ compensation.
• Do your workers use safety equipment on site? Lifelines, guard rails and secured ladders are used by responsible roofers.

Experience isn’t protection enough. Even veteran roofers with more than a dozen years of experience can fall from a roof on even a routine residential job.fal

B&M Roofing takes our dedication to safety very seriously. In addition to regular fall protection trainings, we have company-wide safety meetings twice a year, weekly Tool Box Talks to discuss safety procedures and OSHA requirements and new-hire safety orientations.

With OSHA’s national fall stand-down push May 7-11, we’re working internally to ensure all our employees play it safe whenever they’re on a rooftop. While roofers can do our part, it’s up to homeowner to rely only on reputable contractors as well.

B&M Roofing took home the Colorado Roofing Association’s 2017 1st Place Division 1 (Residential Roofing Project) Award for its roofing restoration project on a condominium site in Denver, Colorado, The Perrenoud. B&M Roofing removed the existing shingle roofing down to the wood deck, repaired the deck and installed a new underlayment and shingles. The materials used were 30# Felt, Moistureguard Ice and watershield by TAMKO, Leakbarrier Valley Flashing (metal flashings and accessories) and  Owens Corning Trudefinition Duration Storm – Brownwood.

Given the age and historic characteristics of the building, there were several unique items that needed protection. The Perrenoud is home to a priceless stained glass mural worth over $20,000, one of Denver’s oldest operational cable elevators and very old historic relics including an old safe, wine cellar, elaborate railings, carpet tile and dumbwaiter system. These antiques are all very susceptible to interference and damage by any water intrusion that may occur.

The only access to the building was through a very narrow courtyard, with custom stained glass windows that needed protection from falling debris. “We had to work around HVAC work, remove security gates and fences while hoisting dumpsters with less than one foot of clearance to thread through for loading and downloading materials and waste,” said Brad Taylor,  Vice President at B&M Roofing and a Colorado native. “All the challenges were worth it to provide a beautiful historic building with a much needed new roof system.”

B&M Roofing is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Low-Slope Project Manager/Estimator to join our team in Frederick, CO. The position has a competitive base salary plus a graduated commission based on gross earnings and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Ideal applicants will possess the skills listed below:

• A roofing project manager/estimator is responsible for bidding, selling and managing roofing projects
• Develop labor estimates for potential jobs
• Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and customers to strategically approach jobs and purchases
• Track, manage and examine ongoing projects
• Speak in a clear and professional manner
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts necessary for estimating project costs
• Ability to use phones, tablets and other technology tools; including estimating software applications:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; collect and research data, and use intuition and experience to complement information
• Knowledge of various roof systems, materials, construction processes and theories; ability to understand a roof system design; desire to stay abreast of codes and other necessary information
• Ability to identify, correct and report unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards
• Knowledge to inspect and ensure attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed productivity standards; works quickly and accurately
• Ability to understand and formulate change orders and loss/gain production on job budgets
• Understand budgeting and implications to jobs
• Thrive in a dynamic, interactive company environment as well as develop and maintain relationships outside the company
• Seek to help customers even in difficult situations and maintain customer relationships
• Understand complex problems and make difficult decisions
• Able to work well with others within and outside of the company system
• Exert informal leadership with individuals at all levels of a company as well as customers, vendors, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors
• Ability to juggle schedules, details and outcomes; prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently
• Ability to work with others to accomplish goals; balance team and individual responsibilities; give and welcome feedback

Interested? Apply today using the form below.

Everyone likes to show off their best work. Unfortunately when your best work is attached to commercial and residential buildings up and down the Colorado Front Range, it gets a little tough. That’s why we showcase our best work in photo galleries. They’re just easier to browse.

Our Residential Gallery shows off some of the more creative and impressive uses for asphalt shingles, slate tiles or shake roofing.

The Sheet Metal Gallery takes a look at some of the projects we’re most proud of, including Coors Field and drone photographs of commercial and residential roofing.

Turn to the Commercial Gallery for some of the best shots of our most ambitious projects, including IKEA, the Denver Coliseum and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

B&M Roofing of Colorado is proud to receive the prestigious Excellence in Single Ply (ESP) Award from Carlisle Syntec Systems, recognizing our successful track record for excellence in single-ply installation. Through the years, B&M Roofing has installed more than 15 million square feet of Carlisle single-play roofing systems, and have received 542 “Perfect 10” installations as gauged by Carlisle’s final inspectors.

We’re honored to receive the 2017 ESP Award as recognition to our rigorous pursuit of excellence in installation, and are committed to maintaining the level of standards that helped us achieve this award on all future projects.

We’re always proud of the work our crews accomplish at the job site, but occasionally we have non-roofing related sources of pride. Earlier this month, the B&M team took top honors at the ASG Golf Tournament in Lakewood.

Congratulations to B&M staffers Rami Zarifa and Scott Kawulok and PIE Counsulting’s Mitch Rosendahl for their first-place finish at the morning edition of the 38th Annual Associated General Contractors of Colorado Golf Tournament Aug. 8 at Lakewood Country Club.

There are a number of roofing contractors in Colorado. With so many roofing contractors to choose from we find that most of our clients have similar concerns as to which company is the best choice for them. Most consumers will want to ensure that their roofer is a legitimate Colorado roofing contractor and not a storm chaser. At B&M Roofing we want to be as upfront as possible with our information. If you are on the hunt for a roofing contractor, be sure to check the status of each business with the BBB.

B&M Roofing has been a member of the BBB for the past 6 years and we have established a proven track record with them. Consumers can utilize the BBB as a resource to find objective, unbiased information on businesses. You can visit the BBB site at here to review our file.

We have serviced everything from residential shingles to commercial EPDM throughout Colorado and surrounding areas. No repair work is too large or too small for us at B&M Roofing. We even provide Emergency Repair, call 303-443-5843.

B&M Roofing is a proud member of the Colorado Roofing Association. The Colorado Roofing Association’s goal is to help homeowners and commercial building owners and managers make informed decisions about replacing and maintaining their roof systems. All members of the CRA are licensed and professional contractors who are experts at roofing both commercially and residentially.

The Colorado Roofing Association offers great advice and resources to consumers. From information on hail damage to keeping you up to date on roofing scams, the CRA’s mission is to help you find a trusted roofer.

Now through October, they are running a billboard and Facebook marketing campaign urging Colorado home and building owners to take the appropriate steps in selecting a trusted roofing contractor, especially in the event of hail or storm damage. Learn more here: http://coloradoroofing.org/consumer/looking-for-a-trusted-colorado-roofer/ 

Every year, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) members and staff members celebrate National Roofing Week through contributions to charitable organizations in their local communities. Members (like B&M Roofing) are encouraged to share their stories of charitable giving with the NRCA to help spread awareness of the great work our industry is doing.

One of our favorite parts of National Roofing Week is the Children’s Art Contest. The winner from each age group will have his or her artwork featured on all 2015 National Roofing Week material and additional promotional material to be displayed at industry events throughout the year. Check out one of the winning entries from 2015:

To really get in the spirit this year, we’re hosting a Coloring Competition internally! All B&M kids, grades 1-8, are encouraged to participate in the NRCA coloring contest. Every kid that participates will receive a $5 Dairy Queen gift card for submitting! The B&M team will select 4-5 entires to submit to the larger competition.

All entries for the NRCA coloring contest are due Friday, April 15. Voting will take place on the NRCA website from April 16 through June 10. Winners are selected based on the artwork that most effectively illustrates the importance of a great roof. Here’s the best part: If one of the winners is a B&M family member, we will donate to CASA of Weld County & CASA of Boulder County! However, if B&M artwork is not chosen as an overall winner, we’ll still donate 10x the number of votes that the most liked B&M artwork received.

We are really excited to get our entries in and for voting to start. Be sure to visit the NRCA National Roofing Week page to cast your vote!

B&M Roofing won an award at the 15th Annual Colorado Roofing Association Awards Dinner!

We are thrilled and proud to announce that we took home 2nd place for the Division I in recognition of outstanding workmanship at the Thompson Residence in Edwards, Colorado at the CRA Awards Dinner. We were also awarded the NRCA Gold Circle Honorable Mention Award for our work on the Belcaro Mansion!

The CRA Awards Dinner is a great opportunity for those of us in the roofing industry to congratulate each other on the outstanding work we accomplish each year. Award categories range from Job of the Year to “First Timber” Submission and Innovation in Safety. B&M Roofing has attended the CRA Awards Dinner for the last nine years. We are extremely honored to have one four awards in that time in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2012.

It is such an honor to be recognized for our craft and hard work. We look forward to next year’s Awards Dinner!