Why Use a Chicagoland Roofing Council Professional Contractor?

Quality – Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier Contractor firms have embraced the quality process through 30 plus years of experience, resulting in efficient, economical operations. The resulting efficiency savings are passed on to the building owner and finished project through the very competitive and value based systems. Chicagoland Roofing Council Firms and their customers understand the life cycle benefits of a long lasting installed roofing and waterproofing system.

Value of Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing Contractors

It has long been perceived that Professional Contractors with Union Labor is not competitively priced. Professional Roofing Contractor Firms who partner with United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local No. 11 trades people offer value that is both economical and high in quality resulting in life cycle costs that are attractive to building owners and managers.

Value on the roof
Life Cycle Economics – Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractors understand that long lasting roofs result in lower per year costs to building operations through:

• Reduced disruption of building operations
• Increased value of the building asset through attention to quality and safety
• Leadership in new technologies and processes
• Aesthetically pleasing systems that function for years to come

Value to the contractor, owner & manager

Chicagoland Roofing Contractor Firms Value Long Term Relationships with the complete building and maintenance team.

Chicagoland Roofing Contractor Firms provide:

• Financial Stability – CRC Firms have the resources to service your needs during and after roofing, air barrier and waterproofing installation
• Management and Worker Continuity – CRC companies provide efficiencies in installation and maintenance for buildings. Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors know where to look for trouble, meaning lower costs to service your building envelope systems
• Long Life Cycle roofing and waterproofing performance provides value for years to come

Value to the community

Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor firms are long term residents in the business and civic community in which they operate. Chicagoland Roofing Council Companies give back to the community through participation in:

• Chicago Fire Museum – Chicagoland Roofing Council Firms and Local 11 donated labor and equipment for a brand new roof for this worthy place commemorating the fire service in Chicago.
• Holiday Charities for Children
• Habitat for Humanity – Chicagoland Roofing Council Firms and Local 11 Donate time and material to the cause of helping others attain home ownership Local Sports Team, Music, Visual and Performing Arts Sponsorships
• Chicagoland Roofing Council Scholarships for Local 11 Signatory Contractor Firm employees and Local 11 Member Family dependent Students
• Hillside Veterans House
• Many other individual company donations.

Service the Customer

Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier Firms provide Service on and off the project. Through
Continual Involvement in our industry, Chicagoland Roofing Council Firms and customer employees strong relationships, means efficiency, performance and reliability for all roofing systems; from reflective and ballasted/graveled cool roofs to garden and photovoltaic systems. From our offices to yours, your key building personnel to ours, we work with you for successful watertight applications.

Value in Education and Training

Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing and Waterproofing Firms and Roofers Union Local 11 work at becoming experts in roofing, waterproofing and air barriers.

• Investment in Education - Apprenticeship Training – The Chicagoland Roofers’ Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee Leaders continue to innovate in the roofing and waterproofing industry participating in curriculum development and delivery nationwide.
• Chicagoland Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Training Center – With the nation’s Leading Roofing and Waterproofing Training Facility, Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms and their Local 11 Workforce stays on the cutting edge of service and technology.   
• The Chicagoland Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Training curriculum is a 5 year investment by the companies and individuals to provide an educated workforce for Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms, which results in an educated professional service attitude second to none, and a culture of safety on work at and above grade.
• Journeymen Training is an ongoing investment. Journeymen spend time investing in their career, much like an architect would with continuing education
• Chicagoland Roofers Local 11 is the nation’s largest roofing and waterproofing union, with over 2300 skilled craftsmen who install all types of roofing and waterproofing systems that keep America’s buildings dry. Local 11 has a long history of success since forming in 1945 on everything from steep slope shingles, slate, tile systems, to low sloped built-up, modified bitumen and single ply systems to waterproofing and air barriers.
• Opportunities for Local No. 11 Union Workers are available. It’s hard work, and not for everyone. However, there are rewards for a job well done

Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier installation is a skilled trade with a culture that understands how to work on the roof at one or 100 stories above grade, below grade, and on the side of buildings.  Technical expertise is required in addition to hard physical work at heights to be a professional roofing worker. The work is very diverse, with every project different than the last. Each worker must pass proficiency tests before becoming a Journeyman roofer, waterproofer and air barrier installer, quantifiably proving their technical expertise.

Industry Leadership

Chicagoland Roofing Council Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier Contractor firms are involved in the Construction Industry

• Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms have developed partnerships with building code, fire service, roofing consultants, specification and design professionals to communicate experiences that provide he design and safety communities feedback needed for improvement.
• Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms have developed effective, efficient lifetime service and maintenance processes that result in extended service and lower life cycle costs for building owners and managers.
• Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms deliver education to the construction industry about new developments in code requirements, and participate in seminars to educate themselves and others throughout the United States.
• Chicagoland Roofing Council Contractor Firms research the roofing, waterproofing and air barrier industry worldwide to discover new product and process technologies that bring the best value and service to their customers.