S.T.A.R. Award Recipients – The Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing S.T.A.R. Awards – the Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing – is an awards program designed by FRSA to recognize members’ unique and outstanding projects. A panel evaluates the entries for inclusion and outstanding performance in each category. This year, there were 31 submissions for placement in one of four categories: Low Slope, Steep Slope, Community Service and Craftsmanship. Three industry judges – Jim Brauner, Brauner Safety Services, Pompano Beach, Joe Williams, RRC, AIA, A/R/C Associates Inc., Orlando and Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director, St. Petersburg – spent the better part of a day reviewing the projects. Judging criteria includes, but not limited to aesthetics, special circumstances, unique project design, complexity of project, workmanship, teamwork, testimonials and creative problem solving. The judges use before, in-progress and completed pictures and videos to assist in the process. Below is a list of the top 11 projects in alphabetical order by company. Next month we’ll announce the winners in each category and highlight the Shining Star Award – the best of the best from this year’s project submissions.
Advanced Roofing Inc.
Pompano Beach Charity Roofing Project for Elderly Women in Need, Community Service
Architectural Sheet Metal Inc.
FRSA Headquarters Building, Steep Slope
The FRSA New Headquarters project was an interesting project, primarily because the roof was comprised of all donated materials. The first hurdle to completing this project was meeting with multiple manufacturers to find those who would be willing to donate their products. While these meetings were ongoing, ASMI was also responsible for coordinating with a committee of member volunteers on the project to confirm all details for the building. Multiple approaches were presented to the committee prior to the final decisions. As the only contractor on the project not working under the General Contractor but, instead, working directly for the owner, ASMI had to coordinate time on the jobsite with all parties, instead of just the GC. This included deliveries of all the donated materials from participating manufacturers.
Bob Hilson and Co. Holes in the roof of 87-year-old Gloria Mugford’s Pompano Beach home caused a flood in her house following torrential rains that resulted in the elderly woman suffering a serious shoulder injury after she slipped and fell alone in her home last year. But the home’s deteriorating condition extended far beyond the roof. After learning the extent of his neighbor’s living conditions following her fall, Dick Spalding called Advanced Roofing Inc. President and CEO, Rob Kornahrens, to ask for a tarp to cover the roof. That call was the start of a domino effect of giving that resulted in a completely renovated and safe home for Gloria, a surprise gift just in time for Christmas. 80
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Marathon Library and Adult Education Center, Steep Slope This project consisted of Petersen Aluminum 16” Snap Lock panels and wall panels in “Cityscape” color with white gutters and downspouts and white trim at the tower sections. Multiple decks and details made this a challenging project. The custom sheet metal work at the towers was especially challenging due to minimum access and keeping the building watertight. There