Before the first tool hits the roof, before the first crew member steps on site, there’s one critical step that sets the stage for success: the pre-job conference. Our pre-job conferences are designed to eliminate surprises and ensure every stakeholder is on the same page—because no one wants to troubleshoot logistics on the fly when the cranes and crews are already in motion. 

When facility managers or owners of commercial properties begin receiving roof bids for repairs or replacements, a common phrase we frequently encounter is: “I just want apples to apples.” But here’s the problem: commercial roofing is not apples to apples. In fact, it’s more like apples to bananas to pineapples to 6,000 different types of apples. Trying to force an “apples to apples” comparison during the bid process can actually hurt you more than help. 

If you’re a property manager or building owner who’s ever said, “We’ll just fix it when it leaks,” you’re not alone. Most companies act quickly to schedule repairs after a leak. But the real challenge is shifting from reactive fixes to proactive maintenance—breaking out of the costly cycle of only addressing issues when something goes wrong.