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Behind the scenes of a pavement upgrade
By Benchmark. How one construction oversight team turned a basic site repair into a blueprint for smarter infrastructure. When Benchmark’s pavement consultant stepped onto the site featuring a crumbling lot and failing drainage system, routine improvements gave way to strategic upgrades, with long-term impact in mind. What began as a ...
Benchmark, Inc. welcomes Marketing Manager, Ben Daufeldt
Ben will lead initiatives in marketing strategy, corporate brand development, market research planning and communications strategies. Benchmark, Inc. recently welcomed the addition of Ben Daufeldt as Marketing Manager. With over 20 years of extensive marketing experience and a proven track record of driving successful campaigns, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge ...
New voices, big shifts and a bold vision for roofing’s future
By Jesse Sanchez. A first-time attendee delivers a powerful message about personal and professional growth. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), a first-time attendee from Benchmark gained attention not with a booth, but with bold presence, clear purpose and a commitment to transformation, both within the company and the industry. ...
Benchmark strengthens Board of Directors with two new appointments
Benchmark, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kongable, retired President of Crystal Group, and Thomas E. Pientok, former President & CEO of Timberline Manufacturing, as independent members of its Board of Directors. Benchmark, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kongable, retired President of Crystal Group, ...
Danger beneath the surface: How precision prevented disaster
By Benchmark. One roofing project, 300 feet of hidden risk and zero margin for error or hesitation. Strategic actions were implemented to ensure a precision response. When construction crews step onto a roof, few expect danger to be lurking just beneath their boots. But at a critical industrial site, a ...
Roofing meets reality
By Jesse Sanchez. From tech to teamwork, leaders share insight at the industry's go-to gathering. Benchmark’s President, Vincent Ellison and Sr. Roof Consultant, James Santiago brought candid insight and industry optimism to the Sound Stage at International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2025, highlighting the growing need for connection, innovation and ...
Ensuring the strength of every roof
By Benchmark. Proactive inspections turn potential roof failures into success stories. It’s the part of a roof most people never see — and often, the part that gets ignored. In the rush to meet production targets and lay down as many roofing squares as possible, critical steps like checking the structural integrity ...
The value behind commercial roof warranties
By Curtis Liscum, RRC, RRO of Benchmark. Unveiling the promise and potential of your roofing investment. Commercial roof warranties are more than just paperwork — they can be a critical layer of protection for one of your building’s most essential components. While some may view them skeptically as mere sales ploys, these ...
Perdido en la traducción: Por qué el idioma importa en la industria de techos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre el poder del multilingüismo en la industria de techos cuando se trata de generar confianza y aumentar las ventas. En los Estados Unidos se hablan cientos de idiomas además del inglés. La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. informó que, en 2019, casi ...
Building stronger collaborations in roofing
By Jessica Bravo. Learn about the role of ongoing conversation in collaboration between roofing contractors and consultants. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with the now retired Ron Harriman, from Benchmark to discuss the evolving relationship between roofing contractors and consultants. ...
