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Employee Training
A training program for employees seems to be a hard project to get started and to finish. But should there be really a "completed" date? Probably not, an ongoing training program for employees in your business should be on the top of your...
Hiring Our Heroes
Please participate in the Hiring Our Heroes Program! http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/08/pf/veterans-jobs/index.html How many of you know of a young man or woman who grew up on the neighboring farm or in your subdivision who joined the military right after high...
Remote Workforce
Springfield embraces “working from remote locations”! We have noted many conversations lately about working from home or working from remote locations and how this lends itself well in certain industries. At Springfield Commerical Roofing, the...
Roof Inspections
A well maintained roof last the longest. It is wise to have your commercial roofs inspected each year to keep small problems from becoming big problems. We provide this service to all of our existing clients and are always looking to help new clients make...
Save Energy – Save the Landfill!
Energy efficient reflective roofs are almost always the best solution because they help save energy and keep your building dry. However, there is also a benefit to keeping an existing asphalt roof as long as possible too. Asphalt roofing materials are not...
Subcontracting Work?
What a blessing it is to be busy in Wexford County and Northern Michigan this summer! We recently had a downstate sales representative contact us about subcontracting out some of our roofing work to an extremely reasonable company out of Texas. While we...
Single-ply Membranes No Loss History!
FM Approvals has confirmed it has no loss history with mechanically fastened single-ply membranes (8,10, or 12 foot wide panels) causing damage to decks or structures. They have been tested for wind-uplift performance at various accredited laboratories. source:...
Get 3 Quotes!
When thinking about re-roofing your home – be sure to get 3 quotes and ask many questions. Do your best to make sure the quotes are “apples to apples”. Springfield specializes in commercial roofing for businesses, but we can always help...
Green Roofing in Grand Rapids, Michigan!
Grand Rapids, Michigan is getting into the swing of green roofing. Green, vegetative roofing is gaining in popularity even in cities that do not experience the urban heat island effect. Areas like Traverse City are beginning to put greenery on their...
Rain Doesn’t Cause the Roof Leaks!
A rain storm doesn’t actually cause the roof to leak. When it’s raining and water is entering your building – keep in mind that it could be coming through the roof or....through a duct or pipe. Calling a roofing contractor who also...
Devoted to Roofing!
I just finished a phone call with a potential “new” client. During the conversation about the issues he was having with his roof, he made the comment: “Gee – you are really into this aren’t you?” Guilty as...
Halfway Through The Year!
Now that the year is halfway over - - it’s time to “raise the roof”…..Rather, "raise the ROOFING" questions such as: Are you adequately protected for the upcoming northern Michigan winter? Do you have adequate...