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Commercial Roofing Highlight: EPDM Roofing
What is EPDM Roofing? Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is a petroleum-based “rubber” or ethylene, propylene, dione monomer. EPDM Roofing System Problems: Improper installation EPDM is a popular choice in the industry because it can be purchased by a licensed...
Commercial Roofing Highlight: Built Up Roofing (BUR)
What is Built Up Roofing? (BUR) BUR is a petroleum-based roofing system where mastics are heated to a liquid state and applied to felt rolled out on the roof substrate. Multiple layers are laid until the system is built up to the desired thickness. Built Up Roofing...
MIOSHA 29th Michigan Worker Death of 2017
We are so saddened to see that MIOSHA has recently posted the 29th Michigan Worker Death of 2017. That death being a 25 year old roofer from Ludington, MI. “While installing roofing materials on a steep pitched residential roof, the roofer fell approximately 15 feet to the lower level.”
Timing Is Everything
Why does my building leak 2 days after it rains? How come my building doesn’t leak all winter and then as soon as it starts to look like spring, it leaks like crazy? Why do I experience roof problems when the parent company is visiting from out of state? Why does my...
Duro-Last Opens A New Plant
Springfield is proud of our relationship with Duro-Last Roofing headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. As a top contractor of theirs in terms of quality installations, Springfield frequently scores in the 99.9th percentile in our post job rooftop inspections performed...
A Cause for Celebration
We do not actually break out into a “happy dance” or have a pizza party when we have a “near miss”, but we do actually celebrate the fact that the system we put in place years ago of encouraging our field employees to speak freely to management about near misses is successful.
DIY – watch this video and Do It Yourself (DIY)
All of us on social media have seen these do it yourself instructions ranging from removing unwanted facial hair to building a backyard volcano for your kids. From taming a wild dog to making lasagna that will even impress your grouchy mother-in-law.
Beat the Heat
The “DOG DAYS OF SUMMER” are closing in on our talented and physically fit team of construction workers. Our team frequently works without shade which intensifies the heat exponentially. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat
Workplace Safety
“HONK FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY” signs lined the side of U.S. 31 in Charlevoix after a large crane tipped over at a cement plant. No one was hurt. Construction workers from all over Michigan picketed to raise awareness for construction safety.
Duro-Last, Inc. Admiral Club Award for 2016
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN – In recognition of outstanding achievement in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and 2016 sales volume, Duro-Last, Inc. recently welcomed Springfield Construction to the Admiral Club.
Learning From Each Other
“If you are going to ask someone for their opinion, you need to be willing to listen.” Terry Umlor, CEO and founder of Springfield Inc.
Going “Green” Continues to Show Benefits!
Going "green" continues to show benefits throughout the life cycle of a building. Today, green buildings can be delivered at a price comparable to conventional buildings and investments can be recouped through operational cost savings and, with the right design...