Home Builder Developer - Interior Renovation and Design

Jeb Breithaupt, Special to USA Today Network 11:00 a.m. CT June 16, 2017

Jeb Breithaupt of JEB Design/Build explains why summer is a great time to remodel your kitchen, or add an outdoor kitchen. Wochit

If your indoor kitchen doesn't need a remodel, consider adding an outdoor kitchen this summer, ready in time to enjoy football games this fall.(Photo: Courtesy of JEB Design/Build)

If youre planning to remodel your kitchen this year, summer could be the best time to do it.

A major kitchen renovation can take some time to do right, which means there could be days or even weeks when your family wont have easy access to the stove and oven. During the warm weather months, thats an easy problem to solve: Cook outdoors. Work with your design/build remodeler to put together a solid schedule that will let you know when your kitchen will be out of commission so you can plan your familys meals in advanceso you wont have to figure them out on the fly or eat out every night. Plan to grill and eat outdoors as often as possible.

More:10 ways to brighten up your kitchen

Schedule some menus featuring meals that dont need cooking: summer salads, cold soups, lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Start a weekly movie night tradition: Grab some take-out food and gather everyone in front of the TV in the family room to eat while watching a fun flick.

A few side benefits: Meal prep is easier,you can serve on disposable dishes so clean-up is a breeze,and your cooking wont heat up the house, meaningyour air conditioner wont have to work so hard, which could save you a few bucks on your energy bill. No room to eat outside? Enlarge your patio or porch before you start on the indoor kitchen so theres room for a dining or picnic table, a grill and some outdoor storage for dishes and utensils. If your indoor kitchen is in good shape, then consider spending part of the summer having an outdoor kitchen installed.

Adding a built-in grill, some weather-resistant stainless steel cabinets, a small refrigerator and counter spacealong with room for eating and entertainingwill turn your yard into an outdoor room that your family will use all spring, summer and fall. If you start on it this summer, it will be ready by the time LSU football season begins. Add an outdoor-rated flat screen, and your patio will be full of friends all fall.

Consider remodeling your kitchen during summer so you can prepare your meals outside during the warm weather months.(Photo: Courtesy of JEB Design/Build)

While summer might seem too early to think about the winter holidays, its the perfect time to update the guest bathroomespecially if last Christmas had you wishing you had done it before your extended family arrived. And its a good time to consider adding a guest suitewith a roomy bedroom and another bathroomonto the house. Ive worked with lots of couples who have expanded their family homes once grandchildren were in the picture so the whole brood can stay overnightinstead of at a nearby hotelwhen they visit during summer vacations and winter holidays.

Summer is also a great time to consider adding a guest suite for those holiday visitors.(Photo: Courtesy of JEB Design/Build)

Summer is a great time for remodeling projects that will make your home more comfortable all year round.

Jeb Breithaupt, B. Arch., MBA, has been president of JEB Design/Build in Shreveport since 1983. You can contact him at 318-865-4914 or by visiting http://www.jebdesignbuild.com.

Read or Share this story: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/marketplace/2017/06/16/summer-right-time-remodeling-project/101043158/

Read more here:
Summer is the right time for a remodeling project - Shreveport Times

Kevin and Priscilla Kelleher have occupied their 5,200-square-foot Springfield home since 1992 when they bought it new. At the time, the builder provided an array of finish work choices. The couple selected the Corian kitchen counter surfaces, a food preparation island of their preferred size and style. The flooring, cabinet-facings, window styles were all a testament to personal taste.

Situated on nearly an acre that backs into the woods, this is the spacious home where the couple raised two daughters who have subsequently fled the nest.

But 18 years is a long time to regularly inhabit the same floor plan, staring the same unyielding look.

It was when the appliances started failing that we thought seriously about remodeling our kitchen, says Kevin, who retired from the Army several years ago and now works in government. My wife eventually decided she really didn't like the Corian countertops. There was a wasted space and dead corners; yet not enough storage. We also wanted more natural light, and better views of our pretty, wooded setting.

Of course, such observations typically describe the beginning of a process that entails much research and a regime of decisions. But, more importantly: where does one turn for ideas that will give definition and focus to a collage of emerging preferences, images, and wish-lists?

Kelleher turned to David Foster, Certified Remodeler.

Foster, president of Foster Remodeling Solutions in Lorton, had finished the Kellehers 1,500-square foot-basement in 2003. The positive experience had left the couple with the sense that they had found their go-to guy for home improvements; better yet, Foster's process had actually gotten easier to apply in the intervening years.

15 years ago, we were offered sketches of designs for the lower level, Kelleher observes. Today, Foster's designers model three-dimensional space on CADD system software. This allows you to instantly assess different views of the room you're remodeling so you can clearly visualize how each perspective will affect the whole. It's a great tool for space planning.

This visualization, combined with a wholly new interior design scheme, was exactly kind of the improvements the Kellehers were seeking.

In fact, the footprint of the kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, foyer and, even, the grand stairs at the entrance retain their existing measurements down to the centimeter. It's only the positioning of key components, their design, their storage capacity and their aesthetics that have changed... and dramatically.

Inches really count when your renovating a kitchen floor plan, says Dory Clemens, the Foster architect who designed the project. This was largely about making better use of existing space while introducing a whole new interior design style.

For instance:

Removing a mostly unused desk built into an interior wall elevation and shortening the wall by nine inches freed up 32 square feet of floor space, allowing designers to nearly double the size of the kitchen's food prep island and dining counter.

Space-wasting counter surfaces on two walls were replaced with a curvilinear design that emphasizes the new plans easy-flowing circulation. Wider, taller (42-inch) cabinets increased storage capacity by 40 percent.

A seldom-opened casement window was replaced with a 4.5'-by-4.5 divided light picture window that dramatically improves available light while offering spot-on views of the leafy backyard.

Gradually, the kitchen's interior design evolved into a transitional-style scheme emphasizing contrasting lights and darks.

To create greater visual cohesion to first-level living spaces, the wood flooring in the foyer and the white mosaic tiles in the kitchen were replaced with a wood grain porcelain tiling imported from Italy.

A comparatively new flooring material, the wood pattern is ink-jetted into the tile, offering the warmth of wood but with much greater durability.

Meanwhile, ceilings and cabinet facings are bright white, and the wall is a color that West Pointer Kelleher describes as Cadet Grey. Throughout, the play of lights and darks is further developed, like three-dimension checker board.

The island base is a resonant walnut-color; the quartz surfaces are vanilla-hued Cambria Berwin finished with an OGE edge.

To create visual rhythm, Clemens designed a quintessenza backsplash that combines gray (genesei) with white (bianco). The traditional raised-panel cabinet facings, in turn, lend a crisp linearity amid muted tones.

In the foyer, the game of contrast continues. The staircase balustrade and all risers and treads are bright white, but there are now black iron spindles where there had been wooden versions.

Since the staircase and living room rise two levels, the Kellehers wanted to reduce to monotonous crush of white walls disappearing up into a distant ceiling.

We wanted more definition around the stairway, and in what one generally sees looking up in a big room.

To this request, Clemens introduced a shadow box effect by adding white picture frame molding to walls that have been re-painted grey. While its formality vaguely recalls 19th Century decorum, it fundamentally provides a much better definition of the planes, angles and forms that tend to get washed-out in a solidly white wall treatment.

The pattern draws your eyes up, says Kelleher, which makes the space feel more proportional and balanced. He adds: Foster's lead carpenter, Brian, is really a master at this kind of detailing. It's hard to see how anyone else could have done as well.

Foster Remodeling Solutions, a full-service remodeler, maintains a 3,270-square-foot Design and Selection showroom at their headquarters in Lorton. For information call (703) 550-1371. On Oct. 4, Dory Clemens will be leading a seminar on Kitchen and Bath Design. For information, visit http://www.fosterremodeling.com/remodeling-resources/seminars-and-sign-up/.

John Byrd has been writing about home improvement for 30 years. He can be reached at (703) 715-8006, http://www.HomeFrontsNews.com or byrdmatx@gmail.com

See original here:
Custom kitchen, new foyer reflect empty-nesters' emerging requirements - Fairfaxtimes.com

Renovation projectson six Indiana University campuses were approved by the IU Board of Trustees at today's meeting of the Facilities and Auxiliaries Committee. The trustees met Thursday and today on the South Bend campus.

Thomas A. Morrison, IU vice president for capital planning and facilities, presented the requests, as well as design approvals for four projects on the Bloomington campus.

The board approved the following renovation projects: renovation of the golf course and Phase III of the Old Crescent renovation in Bloomington; renovation of the Primary Care Center at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; and Multi-Campus Special Repair and Rehabilitation for Deferred Maintenance on the IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest and IU Southeast campuses.

The golf course renovation will reconfigure the existing 18-hole championship and nine-hole par-3 courses into a new 18-hole championship course and driving range; a new clubhouse will also be built. The existing driving range will be developed into the neighboring IU Health Regional Academic Health Campus facilities. The renovation will provide play on new, challenging holes that take advantage of the existing topography while using ecological and sustainable design and maintenance methods.

"The golf course renovation will be handled with the utmost care and concern for the environmental impact and sustainability of the course and surrounding landscape both now and in the future," Morrison said. "We have the opportunity to reinvigorate the course while taking advantage of design and ecological methods that were not available when the course was constructed in the mid-1950s."

The new, upgraded facility will include a distinctive course able to host tournament play and will remain open to the public and IU students, faculty and staff following the renovation.

"We are very appreciative of the Board of Trustees' approval, which will enable the Indiana University community to have a golf course worthy of the Indiana University name," Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass said."I am most proud that the renovation will improve the environmental impact and sustainability of the golf course, enhance its economic viability, and preserve its public accessibility."

Ballantine Hall and Geological Sciences will be renovated as the third phase of the multiphase Old Crescent Plan to modernize the older buildings on the Bloomington campus. Renovations will include new, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning and updates to plumbing, electrical systems, roofs, windows, classrooms and accessibility features.

"The third phase of the Old Crescent renovation will continue our efforts to rejuvenate our older buildings on the Bloomington campus, which are crucial to our academic mission," Morrison said. "Likewise, the multicampus deferred maintenance projects are part of our ongoing goal to provide safe and effective learning and work environments while reducing our deferred maintenance backlog."

Four design approval requests for the Bloomington campus were also presented and approved.

The new Parking Garage/Office Building, north of 11th Street between Forrest Avenue and Walnut Grove, will contain a parking garage with about 650 spaces and an administrative office building totaling about 55,000 gross square feet. The garage will have two entries/exits: one at the lowest level along Walnut Grove and another at level three on the west side of the facility. The administrative area will include three levels of modern, flexible office space to accommodate a variety of users over time. A mix of open and enclosed work areas and conference and collaboration areas will be provided.

An addition to the Fine Arts Studio Building, dedicated to studios and lab spaces, will increase the current structure by about 30,000 gross square feet on two stories with a ground level. About 10,000 square feet of existing unfinished space will be built out as part of the project. Accommodations for an outdoor kiln structure and area will be made as well. The facility, at 13th Street and Woodlawn Avenue, will house many of the fine arts programs currently in the Arts Annex (former Central Stores), Graduate Printmaking and the McCalla School. Other School of Art and Design occupants will include printmaking, ceramics, painting and sculpture.

On the athletics campus, a new indoor arena will be constructed for the volleyball and wrestling programs next to Cook Hall on Fee Lane. The 3,000-seat facility will have permanent grandstands on the east and west sides, with telescoping bleachers on the north and south sides. Concessions and ticketing will be in the grand lobby. The arena will accommodate volleyball/wrestling events as well as special events such as summer basketball camps. Also included in the project will be volleyball and wrestling home-team locker rooms, visitor locker rooms and volleyball offices.

A campus gateway with a limestone sign wall similar to those found elsewhere on the Bloomington campus will be added at the corner of Seventh Street and Indiana Avenue. The gateway will serve both the western edge of campus and Dunn Meadow and will include limestone piers, columns, a landscape bed and ornamental plantings in addition to the sign wall.

Read more:
Construction, design projects approved for six IU campuses - IU Newsroom

The congregation of First Baptist Church of Morganton is getting ready to celebrate a milestone.

Exactly 50 years ago this Sunday, the church held its first service in its current facility at 502 W. Union St.

First Baptist Church has a 138-year history at three different locations downtown, according to the Rev. Dr. Tom Bland, the senior minister. He updated a written church history originally compiled by church members Maud Patton Anthony, Stanley Moore and Samuel Freeman.

The history recalls that between eight to 12 residents organized what was originally called Morganton Baptist Church in 1879 and opened a facility on the corner of North Sterling and Queen Streets, where the Northwestern building now stands. Members met there, eventually calling it First Baptist Church, until a fire destroyed the building on Dec. 13, 1893.

Members received an outpouring of support from the community after the fire, with the local Presbyterian, Methodist and Episcopalian churches offering use of their facilities until a new church could be built.

The congregation met at the Burke County Courthouse from 1894 until a second church building was completed on the corner of South King and Meeting s treets and dedicated on July 14, 1895. It was described as a brick, Gothic-style building, and cost $6,526.70 to construct. The history records that the pastor at the time, the Rev. Robert Logan Patton, and church co-founder Miles Pinkney Hildebrand both mortgaged their homes to pay off the churchs debt the day after its dedication.

Church membership skyrocketed in the early 20th century, going from slightly more than 200 by 1900 to 306 in 1908. The congregation responded by constructing additions to the church building and sending members to plant Second Baptist Church, which eventually became Calvary Baptist Church.

Even these measures couldnt prevent the church from outgrowing its second location, so members began purchasing properties on W est Union St reet in the 1950s under the leadership of deacon chairman R.O. Huffman, with the goal of constructing a larger facility.

The Pearson, Kistler and Milner properties make up the land on which the current church now stands. The Pearson home was demolished to make room for the new sanctuary, but the historically significant Kistler home was retained as a parsonage for the Rev. Rufus Knolan Benfield Sr., the pastor at the time, and his family.

Benfield recently had been called as pastor specifically because he had overseen construction of a new facility for First Baptist Church of Hickory while serving as pastor there.

Church member Bonita Leary, Benfields daughter, was a college senior when her family made the move from Hickory to the Kistler home in July of 1957. She was married the next year at the former FBC location, and her wedding reception was held in the home.

In 1956, I remember sitting at the dining room table while the pastor search committee was in our living room, and I overheard the conversation where they asked Daddy if he would come and serve as pastor (at FBC in Morganton), Leary said. His response to them was, I cannot come unless you will allow me to insist that the churchs mission giving must not drop while theyre raising money to build a building. That was a condition of his coming.

She said her family found some interesting artifacts in the Pearson house before it was torn down, such as an elaborate doll-house that is now in storage at the History Museum of Burke County.

She mourned the loss of what was believed to be about 200-year-old magnolia trees on the property, which had to be removed during construction.

The current church was designed by architect F. Arthur Hazard and built by the W.R. Patton Company. Groundbreaking for the church took place on Nov. 22, 1964, with construction coming to completion in 1967. An elaborate three-manual Reuter pipe organ was designed by Dr. H. Max Smith and installed in the sanctuary that same year, thanks to a donation by Minnie Huffman Reddish. In addition to a sanctuary, the church included a three-story education building.

Church members worked diligently to pay the debt for the church building, which totaled more than $1 million, within five years of the buildings completion. The church held a note-burning ceremony on Jan. 9, 1972.

First Baptist Church has seen many changes both to its facility and the congregation over the ensuing 50 years. A chapel was added in the 1980s, which finally connected the education building to the Kistler home, which members were using to hold Sunday school classes after it was no longer used as a parsonage. The chapel showcases beautiful stained-glass windows from the former church at South King and Meeting s treets.

Leary said she always sits on the right side of the chapel, because thats where the Kistler homes sunroom used to be. She said it connects her to many fond memories of sitting with her family in that room.

That sunroom was one of our familys favorite places, Leary said. Thats where we always had the Christmas tree and where we sat at night. Thats where David (her husband, the Rev. David Leary) and I dated.

A commercial kitchen and fellowship hall were added to the rear of the Kistler Home, and a carillon was added to the steeple in the 80s as well. A carillon is described as "a set of stationary bells hung in a tower and sounded by machinery."

Recent renovations include the construction of a youth suite on the top floor of the education building, the installation of an elevator and updated rest rooms in the Kistler home and construction of a columbarium, a vault to store peoples cremated remains, on the grounds of the front lawn.

Two congregations grew out of FBC in the late 20th century: the First Baptist Deaf Mission, which meets for worship in the chapel, and a Hmong mission that led to the founding of First Hmong Baptist Church at 301 Walker Road in Morganton.

FBC took its ministry into the community in 2004 when it established the Mimosa Christian Counseling Center, a professional mental health counseling facility with a Christian focus that tries as much as funds allow to offer reduced-cost treatment to those in need.

The church invites the community, especially former church members, to join them in recognizing the 50th anniversary at its 10:55 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Leary will share her memories of the transition during the service. Bland said he will reflect back on the past 50 years in his sermon.

In my message, I will attempt to point out some things that have changed since 1967, but also indicate some things that havent changed, including the lordship of Jesus Christ, Bland said.

Visitors will be able to study the many historical photos and artifacts collected by members that are currently on display in the Kistler home and the hallway between the chapel and the education building.

This is a church that prizes its history and is grateful for all the ways in which the Lord has blessed this church, and I believe, made it a blessing in the community and throughout the world, Bland said. We hope and pray, if God sees fit, that well have at least 50 more years on this site.

Former pastor, the Rev. Dr. Bob Shepherd, said the service is a chance to remember all those members who kept the dreams and visions of the church going for more than 100 years.

First Baptist Church has had a significant impact on Morganton and Burke County, Shepherd said. I encourage all those who lives have been touched by the church to come and celebrate those who had the foresight to relocate to this area and made these facilities possible.

Visit link:
First Baptist Church of Morganton to celebrate 50 years at W. Union St. location - Morganton News Herald

Do you know someone in need of a new roof that cant afford one? Jimmys Roofing is giving you the perfect opportunity to help them out!

Since 2001, Jimmys Roofing has provided residential roofing installation, replacement, and maintenance, as well as commercial roofing inspections and maintenance, to the Spokane and Coeur dAlene areas. Over the last 16 years their business has grown via customer satisfaction and referrals. Now Jimmys Roofing wants to give back to the community that has made them so successful.

From now until June 30th, Jimmys Roofing is giving a deserving family a new roof. And theyre asking the public to help them pick the deserving family! For the Nominate Your Neighbor giveaway, members of the community are invited to nominate neighbors they feel deserve a new roof.

Nominations can be delivered via email (jim@jimmysroofing.com) or via phone (800-885-4669) and must include the following information:

The nominee with the most compelling story will be chosen as the winner (announced July 10th, 2017) and will receive a brand-new Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Roof installed by Jimmys Roofing!

Dont miss your chance to help a deserving family in need, and help Jimmys Roofing give back to the community. Nominate a neighbor today!

See the original post:
Jimmy's Roofing Giving Away a New Roof to a Deserving Neighbor - Myfoxspokane.com

Josh and Christina Noel

COLORADO SPRINGS - The owners of Quality Roofing have been arrested following a fraud investigation.

Josh and Christina Noel were arrested on warrants obtained by the El Paso County Sheriffs Office and/or the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Josh is facing theft charges.

Since their arrest, several victims have gone to police saying that they have been getting demands for money with the threat of property liens with the refusal to comply.

These cases are still being investigated.

If you believe you are a victim of this fraud scheme done by Quality Roofing or if you have received a letter from Quality Roofing demanding money in lieu of a property lien and live within the city limits of Colorado Springs, please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000 to file a police report.

If you are a victim that lives outside of Colorado Springs city limits, please contact the El Paso County Sheriffs Office at 719-390-5555.

See more here:
Quality Roofing owners arrested following fraud investigation - KRDO

After getting used to an elaborate bucket system, roofing day is finally here! Well, okay, maybe not roofing day, since its going to take 4-5 days to do the whole roof, barn and all, but its still roofing time!

Though wed originally had our hearts set on a standing seam metal roof, with such a huge and elaborate roof, the cost of using metal was way out of our price range. Instead, we opted for shingles installed by Home Depot with a 50 year warranty. Still pricey, but definitely a lower cost than metal. Plus, we figured that since its backed by such a large entity, we are less likely to run into hassles if there are any issues with it down the road.

After the first day of roofing, the crew (who are all really friendly), was able to get one side of the barn stripped of its old, moldy shingles and replaced those with new ones!

Ill take be taking more pictures today of the before and after of the roof then and will post an update once its all done!

Yay for a new roof! No more buckets!

Read the rest here:
Roofing Time! - Bangor Daily News

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top seven leading vendors in their recent global roofing panels market 2017-2021 report. This market research report also lists 70 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period.

Competitive vendor landscape

According to the research analysis, the global roofing panels market is a highly-fragmented market. The industry requires local production as transportation costs account for a substantial portion of the total costs and the customers expect short delivery times. In addition, regional variances of products based on climatic conditions, building practices, and technology preferences have urged global roofing panels manufacturers to establish a strong local presence. Given the relatively heavy or bulky nature of most roofing panel products, global participation can be expensive because of transportation costs. Thus, even roofing manufacturers with a national reach, such as GAF, tend to operate through a network of locations rather than through a centralized production center.

Customers in this market seek proven, and well-established products and materials under strong brand names with a long history of quality and expertise as long-term reliability are of crucial importance, says Gaurav Mohindru, a lead analyst at Technavio for construction research.

The report also states that entry into the roofing panel industry is relatively easy, with low barriers in terms of capital, marketing, and technological requirements. The wide range of product types and applications in the industry also provides opportunities for smaller firms to find a profitable niche in the market.

This report is available at a USD 1,000 discount for a limited time only: View market snapshot before purchasing

Buy 1 Technavio report and get the second for 50% off. Buy 2 Technavio reports and get the third for free.

Technavio market research analysts identify the following key vendors:

ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is one of the world's leading integrated mining and steel companies. The company produces flat steel products, including sheet and plates, and long steel products, including bars, rods, and structural shapes. The company sells its products in approximately 160 countries to customers in the automotive, appliance, engineering, construction, and machinery industries. The company has a leading market position in the steel industry, which increases its brand equity.

OmniMax International

OmniMax International is an international producer of metal and vinyl products sold to the commercial construction, residential repair and remodels, and recreational vehicle (RV) markets. The company operates in the Americas and Europe. The company offers a range of preformed roof-drainage products, metal roofing and siding, aluminum siding, and related products.

Kingspan Group

Kingspan Group has operations in Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. The group operates through the following four segments: insulated panels, insulation boards, environmental, and access floors. Kingspan's products are applied in the domestic, nondomestic, newbuild, and refurbishment sectors.

Lindab

Lindab develops, manufactures, and distributes products and system solutions for construction and indoor climate. The company operates across the globe through several subsidiaries in Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Russia, Luxembourg, Hungary, Poland, Germany, and Switzerland, among others.

NCI Building Systems

NCI Building Systems manufactures metal roof and wall systems, metal partitions, metal trim, doors, and other related accessories. These products are used in new construction and repair and retrofit applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, agricultural, and rural uses. NCI Building Systems is also engaged in developing and marketing new products such as eco-FICIENT panel systems, Soundwall, NuRoof system, and ENERGY STAR cool roofing.

Palram Industries

Palram Industries is engaged in the production and marketing of extruded thermoplastic sheets from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate, and other materials. The company offers corrugated sheets, flat sheets, panel systems, finished products, and specialty products. The products are designed to suit a distinct range of applications in the agricultural, advertising, construction, do-it-yourself (DIY), glazing, and fabrication markets.

Rautaruukki

Rautaruukki offers metal-based components and system solutions for building, infrastructure, and engineering industries. Rautaruukki offers a wide range of products in the roofing panels market with its ceiling collection, sandwich panels, and pre-fabricated roof elements.

Browse Related Reports:

Become a Technavio Insights member and access all three of these reports for a fraction of their original cost. As a Technavio Insights member, you will have immediate access to new reports as theyre published in addition to all 6,000+ existing reports covering segments like engineering tools, tools and component, and unit operations. This subscription nets you thousands in savings, while staying connected to Technavios constant transforming research library, helping you make informed business decisions more efficiently.

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. The company develops over 2000 pieces of research every year, covering more than 500 technologies across 80 countries. Technavio has about 300 analysts globally who specialize in customized consulting and business research assignments across the latest leading edge technologies.

Technavio analysts employ primary as well as secondary research techniques to ascertain the size and vendor landscape in a range of markets. Analysts obtain information using a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches, besides using in-house market modeling tools and proprietary databases. They corroborate this data with the data obtained from various market participants and stakeholders across the value chain, including vendors, service providers, distributors, re-sellers, and end-users.

If you are interested in more information, please contact our media team at media@technavio.com.

Follow this link:
Top 7 Vendors in the Global Roofing Panels Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

Triple-digit heat doesnt stop roofers from protecting El Paso families. (KFOX14)

Triple digit temperatures are here to stay for the rest of the week. The high was 102 on Wednesday. Not all of us have the luxury to work inside on hot days like this. KFOX14 met some roofers who said the heat doesn't stop them from doing quality work.

We power through all the way. Nonstop. Just to keep going as hard as we can before the heat comes, said Lee Marquez with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

"To beat the heat, we stay wrapped up. Wrap your face. We use rags like this and try and create a mask like that, said Ricardo Puga with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

This is a year-round job, even on hot days like this. The roofers told KFOX14 the only time they stop is for rain.

"The dangerous thing about this could be while you're up there working, you don't really feel the heat as much. It's not until you come down and cool down is when it hits you, said Miguel Miranda with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

They have tricks to keep cool.

"Start early. We try to take breaks. Between the three of us, we'll drink about 32 bottles of water a day, Puga said.

"At least a bottle every hour, it helps, said Miranda.

Smith and Ramirez Roofing works with a material that helps you and them in this weather.

"It's the best material in El Paso, Texas. This material prevents the heat from going into your house. Once we lay it all down, it could be 120 degrees and you could walk on the roof barefoot and it won't burn you at all, Marquez said.

The roofers said their focus isn't the heat, it's keeping El Paso families safe and covered.

"The best thing you can do is mind over matter out here, Puga said.

"If you're miserable at work, then you're going to be miserable everywhere else, you know? So you've gotta make it worth it. Make the best of it. Every day. You have to. The struggle is real, but you make it a better day, ya know?" Marquez said.

The roofers said they are trained to recognize signs of heat stress, and they always keep an eye on each other.

Read this article:
Triple-digit heat doesn't stop roofers from protecting El Paso families ... - KFOX El Paso

HOUSTON A Harris County homeowner is suing a Houston roofing contractor, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.

Cecil Cutshall filed a complaint May 30 in Harris County District Court against JCT Enterprises LLC, alleging the contractor failed to follow workplace safety procedures.

According to the complaint, on June 15, 2016, Cutshall hired JCT Enterprises to repair the roof of his home in Cypress. While walking into his home, the suit says, a pitchfork fell from the roof and struck Cutshall on the head, face and chest.

Cutshall says he sustained serious injuries, resulting in pain and suffering, mental anguish and medical expenses. The plaintiff alleges JCT Enterprises failed to properly train and supervise its employees.

Cutshall seeks trial by jury, monetary relief between $200,000 and $1 million, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs of court and all other equitable relief. He is represented by attorneys Loren G. Klitas and Jared W. Cappe of Klitas & Vercher PC in Houston.

Galveston County District Court case number 2017-36041

See the article here:
Harris County homeowner blames roofing contractor for injuries - Southeast Texas Record