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Perpetual Asphalt Pavement: A Sustainable Solution for Long-Term Pavement Performance

Perpetual Asphalt Pavement: A Sustainable Solution for Long-Term Pavement Performance

Designing a pavement system with a strong, durable foundation and a replaceable surface makes it...

PPE on pavement project

The Top 5 Safety Best Practices On Your Next Paving Project

5 essential guidelines that can significantly enhance safety and efficiency on-site

PPE on pavement project

Are commercial roof warranties just "marketing tools"?

Commercial roof warranties – are they fact or fiction, are they good or bad, and more importantly –...

Reducing the Risk of Change Orders and Additional Costs on Your Next Paving Project

Reducing the Risk of Change Orders and Additional Costs on Your Next Paving Project

Minimize paving project costs with expert financial management.

Navigating Unforeseen Weather Challenges in Southwest Operations

Navigating Unforeseen Weather Challenges in Southwest Operations

Weather has a sneaky way of creeping into the rhythm of your business operations, particularly in...

Roofing Contractor

Finding a Qualified Roofing Contractor

How to Find and Strategies for Evaluating a Qualified Roofing Contractor

Geotechnical Exploration - Is it worth the expense?

Geotechnical Exploration - Is it worth the expense?

What is the difference? By Daniel Wilson, PESenior ConsultantThe Benefits of Using Geotechnical...

Considerations When Evaluating Use of Roof Coatings

Considerations When Evaluating Use of Roof Coatings

Jennifer Stephan, RRC, CDTSenior Consultant Introduction With supply chain issues, material...

2022 | Stop and Think; Work Together

2022 | Stop and Think; Work Together

By Ron HarrimanPresidentAs we approach year-end, I am reminded of an early mentor of mine who gave...

How do snowstorms or blizzards affect the life of a roof?

How do snowstorms or blizzards affect the life of a roof?

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior ConsultantAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Metal Roofing: Repairing Leaks the Right Way

Metal Roofing: Repairing Leaks the Right Way

By Ray Heisey, PE, RRCSenior Consultant

Subcontracting in Roofing Projects

Subcontracting in Roofing Projects

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance Testing of Construction Materials

Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance Testing of Construction Materials

What is the difference? By Daniel Wilson, PE Senior Consultant

To Repair or To Replace?

To Repair or To Replace?

The Real Value of a Commercial Roof Evaluation

The Real Value of a Commercial Roof Evaluation

Drone Technology

Taking Drone Technology to New Heights for Benchmark Clients

Observations From The Field: Paying Attention to Details

Observations From The Field: Paying Attention to Details

Benchmark Service: Construction Phase Services

Prioritize To Reduce Long-Term Pavement Costs

Prioritize To Reduce Long-Term Pavement Costs

By Troy KaiserSenior Consultant

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 3 of 3

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 3 of 3

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 2 of 3

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 2 of 3

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Steps to Secure Funding for a Capital Paving Project

Steps to Secure Funding for a Capital Paving Project

By Troy KaiserSenior Consultant

Supply Chain Shortage Update

Supply Chain Shortage Update

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Essential Elements of Quality Pavement Rehabilitation Design

Essential Elements of Quality Pavement Rehabilitation Design

By Troy KaiserSenior Consultant

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 1 of 3

Commercial Roof Warranties: Installment 1 of 3

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

How Can Your Next Roofing Project Help Fight Smog Pollution

How Can Your Next Roofing Project Help Fight Smog Pollution

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Why Should You Have A Management Plan For Your Pavements?

Why Should You Have A Management Plan For Your Pavements?

By Troy KaiserSenior Consultant

Labor-Saving Roofing Products

Labor-Saving Roofing Products

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

CAUSE AND EFFECT: A CASE STUDY ON BUILDING OCCUPANCY USE CHANGE

CAUSE AND EFFECT: A CASE STUDY ON BUILDING OCCUPANCY USE CHANGE

Co-Authors:

Why Is My Metal Roof Leaking?

Why Is My Metal Roof Leaking?

Proper Repairs and Consequences of Improper Repairs

Professional Roofing Mechanics…How do you know?

Professional Roofing Mechanics…How do you know?

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

FM Global: Very Severe Hail (VSH) Update

FM Global: Very Severe Hail (VSH) Update

By Tom Irvine, RRC, CDTVice President

FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets Update

FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets Update

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Reduce the Risk for Roof Collapse: Planning for Snow Removal

Reduce the Risk for Roof Collapse: Planning for Snow Removal

By Curt Liscum, RRC, RROSenior Consultant

Benefits of Construction Phase Services

Benefits of Construction Phase Services

By Daniel E. Wilson, PESenior Consultant

2020 Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team

2020 Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team

Cedar Rapids, IA, January 30, 2020 – Benchmark, Inc., a roof and pavement consulting firm, is...

Paving Projects and the Benefits of Winter or Early Spring Bidding

Paving Projects and the Benefits of Winter or Early Spring Bidding

By Troy KaiserSenior ConsultantTKasier@benchmark-inc.com

Roofing Industry Recollections

Roofing Industry Recollections

Jeff Evans, RRCVice President

A Case Study of the Cost of FM Global’s Very Severe Hail (VSH) Rating

A Case Study of the Cost of FM Global’s Very Severe Hail (VSH) Rating

Jeff Evans, RRCVice President

Roof Design and Building Codes: Making the Pieces Fit

Roof Design and Building Codes: Making the Pieces Fit

By Tom Irvine, RRC, CDTVice President

Steps to Fast-Track a Late Season Project

Steps to Fast-Track a Late Season Project

By Troy Kaiser Senior Consultant TKasier@benchmark-inc.com

Celebrating 25 Years

Celebrating 25 Years

By Ron HarrimanPresident

Making the Right Decision

Making the Right Decision

By Dan Wilson, PESenior ConsultantDWilson@benchmark-inc.com

Is Roof Recover an Option?

Is Roof Recover an Option?

Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team

Benchmark, Inc. Announces Additions to Ownership Team

Benchmark, Inc., a roof and pavement consulting firm, is announcing four partners to the company’s...

Steps to Developing a Five-Year Pavement Management Plan

Steps to Developing a Five-Year Pavement Management Plan

By Troy Kaiser

When Roofs and PV Solar Installations Collide

When Roofs and PV Solar Installations Collide

By Jeff Evans, RRC

Post-Construction Audits

Post-Construction Audits

by Troy Kaiser

Two Critical Steps to Ensure Long-Term Pavement Performance

Two Critical Steps to Ensure Long-Term Pavement Performance

by Russell V. Timmerman

Five Steps to Choosing the Right Contractor

Five Steps to Choosing the Right Contractor

by Troy Kaiser

Pavement Management Programs

Pavement Management Programs

by Steve Schmidt, PE, Vice President