Written by SpringfieldDecember 19, 2013 Portland State University in Oregon is partnering with Walmart to study green roofing and white reflective roofing. Their study will help compare how well each roof type filters rainwater, and whether energy use and heat-island issues can be reduced. Springfield Commercial Roofing is always trying to find better ways to save energy for our customers.
American City Business Journals/Portland, Ore.
Written by SpringfieldOctober 31, 2013 The San Francisco 49ers are going to score a touchdown in energy savings! They are installing 49 solar panels on the top of their new stadium. Why pay the power companies when mother nature can supply your energy needs?
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/49er-Stadium-Goes-Solar-To-Save-Energy-229130921.html
Our rooftops are “solar ready.” Want to save money on energy in northern Michigan? Call Springfield – we can help!
Written by SpringfieldJuly 12, 2013 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 charged! Our devotion to solving problems and fixing issues was showing through AGAIN. What can I say? At Springfield, we fall in LOVE with solving your rooftop problems and providing decades of leak free living for your commercial building.
Read about our products at springfieldsmartroof.com. We can help!
Written by SpringfieldJuly 9, 2013 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 insulation, ventilation, and more importantly………….would you like a zero cost evaluation of your commercial flat or low sloped rooftop? We can provide you information that will help with your capital planning and help to keep you warm and dry this winter. Call us for your FREE roof evaluation! 231-263-5300
Written by SpringfieldJune 14, 2013 Michigan Building Owners take note: Choosing the right roofing material could save you money and help the environment.
While the most important aspect of selecting a new roof is the contractor you choose, a secondary component is making sure you are using “cool” materials. Any northern Michigan roofing contractor, worth his tool box, will be knowledgeable of the latest energy efficient products and will recommend those for your re-roof project. Need a new roof or repairs to your existing roof? Springfield can help! Who’s on your roof?
For more information:
http://www.kcet.org/news/rewire/conservation/the-roof-the-roof-the-roof-is-pretty-cool-actually.html
Written by SpringfieldApril 15, 2013 Are you aware of the benefits of using a roof system with high solar reflectance and thermal emmittance. The benefits are important for your wallet and the environment!
Benefits of a Cool Roof System:
Written by SpringfieldMarch 26, 2013 The Small Business Administration of Michigan suggests these great tips on improving your one-on-one communication while at work. However, after reading them, they definitely could or should be used while communicating with anyone, don't you think?
Enhance the communication process with your employees by:
All good tips to get in the habit of doing.
Source: Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) January/February 2013 article by Tom Borg.
Written by SpringfieldFebruary 12, 2013 The reason we are seeing more calls for roof repairs on metal buildings is becuse over 77 billion square feet of metal roofing covers the commercial buildings in the U.S. and they only last between 20 and 40 years.
A retrofit roof is a way a roofing contractor can install another roofing structure right on top of the existing one. Just one of the benefits of choosing a retrofit roof is cost savings 
being that there are no demolition or deposal costs when doing the installation. Also, because you're not tearing off the old roof the business doesn't have to shut down during the process and the existing roof can be used as a platform. Another benefit is the buildings contents won't be exposed to the elements. It will increase the buildings compliance and make it stronger during all weather conditions plus increase it's energy efficiency. This is a major benefit for us in Northern Michigan.
Call us for a free evaluation of your metal building. 231.263.5300
Written by SpringfieldJanuary 31, 2013 A building renovation project doesn’t have to be a capital expense. At Springfield, we are able to separate out the costs that are associated with basic repairs and with demolition helping you have some costs that can be “expensed” during the current tax year and then other costs that are capitalized over many years. When a portion of the project total can be written off during the project year, it makes it more attractive to do the project. Of course, we encourage you to speak with your CPA or financial advisor about this in further detail.
Springfield, Inc. – "We're on Top Of It"
Written by SpringfieldJanuary 22, 2013
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) training is to help prevent
issues with food safety before they occur, rather than after an incident has already taken place. Food processors understand the importance of prevention when it comes to contamination. Springfield embraces food safety procedures and has taken steps to ensure employees working at food processing facilities are supervised by foremen with HACCP training.
