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RESIDENTIAL SHOWROOM GRAND OPENING IS IN THE WORKS

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MARCH 2017- In September of last year, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) officially opened its doors for a residential showroom located at the Highlands in Triadelphia, West Virginia. The showroom includes various displays and material examples of all the latest roofing systems and supplemental products.

On Thursday, March 23, KRSM will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce at 1pm at the Highlands showroom to kick-off a special Grand Opening weekend.

The following Saturday, March 25, there will be a Grand Opening event in the Highlands showroom from noon to 4pm, which will include food and drinks as well as special offers such as frozen material pricing for a year, free gutter cleaning for two years, or free shingle upgrade with new contract. Guests can also enter in the grand prize drawing for a $500 prepaid Visa gift card. Come see us to ask all of your roofing questions, and enter to win!

NRCA FOREMEN-ONLY TRAINING

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FEBRUARY 2017- On Friday, February 10, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) West Virginia division held an all-day foremen-only training hosted by the NRCA at the Wheeling Park White Palace. Tom Shanahan, NRCA’s Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, conducted the training which focused on communication, leadership, and management skills for field managers.

A total of 18 roofing and sheet metal foremen attended the workshop. The goal was to help participants learn the following skills: identifying when to manage and when to lead, identifying communication approaches, recognizing and improving existing communication skills, increasing crew productivity and job management, implementing conflict resolution efforts, and using what they’ve learned in the field.

We sincerely appreciate the participation of our foremen and look forward to ongoing involvement with continuing education programs and best practices across the industry.

LEED V4 UPDATE

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FEBRUARY 2017- On Wednesday, February 22, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) Senior Engineer Ed Calvert, LEED AP BD+C, GRP, organized a meeting and presented information on the new version of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design version 4 (LEED v4) green building rating system, which is now in effect for all new projects as of October 2016.

Estimators, project managers, engineers, and other personnel within the company, across all divisions, gathered to review the updates. Ed was able to pull information provided by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) in order to review differences and changes from the previous version of LEED, as well as how the new system will directly affect the roofing and wall system building trades.

“LEED is the future of construction,” Ed said. “It’s steadily gaining traction throughout the industry, and many regions and cities, such as DC and Pittsburgh, have begun to make green building practices mandatory. Everyone from design teams to general contractors to subcontractors needs to be aware of the implications of new-and-improved green building methods as they continue to increase in prevalence. It’s better for the environment, and it helps to create better buildings.”

LEEDv4 has introduced some stricter guidelines and tracking methods for materials used, waste disposal, storm water man-agement, and various other aspects of energy efficiency. “The entire KRSM team is striving to stay one step ahead,” Ed said.

2017 GOLD CIRCLE AWARDS FINALIST

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FEBRUARY 2017 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) is one of the finalists selected for the 2017 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Gold Circle Awards. Winners will be revealed at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) hosted at the Mandalay Bay Conference Center in Las Vegas on March 2 during the NRCA’s 130th Annual Convention and Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception.

KRSM was selected as a finalist in the Outstanding Workmanship: Steep Slope category for Harrison County Courthouse in Cadiz, Ohio (top photo) and the Service to the Community category for our work with the Easter Seals in conjunction with our annual golf events which raised a combined $16,140 for Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Wheeling (bottom photo).

Congratulations to all of the Kalkreuth team members who played a role in the Harrison County Courthouse project as well as those who work on the Kalkreuth Amateur Golf Classic and Kalkreuth Vendor Invitational every year. Keep up the good work, and best of luck at the IRE in March!

FOREMAN SPOTLIGHT: MARK FEDORKE

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FEBRUARY 2017 — Mark Fedorke with Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) West Virginia division is this month’s featured sheet metal foreman.

Mark began working for KRSM as a sheet metal worker in 1989 and is now a sheet metal foreman and also assists in quality control. He is currently working on the FBI Biometric Technology Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Division Manager Steve Greene.

Mark has a total of more than 40 years experience in the roofing industry and has worked on several high-profile projects during his time with Kalkreuth. One of the most memorable projects he mentioned was the Washington Navy Yard in DC, which stands as one of the oldest military installations in the nation.

“Mark is an asset to the company. He is a hard worker, pays attention to detail, and demonstrates constant safety awareness,” said PM Kyle Beaver, who works with Mark frequently.

When asked about safety on the job, Mark said “it is the number one most important thing. I have seen it come a long way in 40 years.” He went on to say, “I’ve enjoyed every minute working for Kalkreuth. It has allowed me to perform at the upper level of my craft.”

Mark lives in Wheeling, WV and has three children, Danielle (31), George (27), and Hannah (25). We are proud to have Mark as a member of the Kalkreuth family and sincerely appreciate his continuous hard work and dedication since he began in 1989.

KALKREUTH CONGRATULATES LYNDSEY MARTIN AS NEWEST PRESIDENT OF ELITE NETWORKING

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JANUARY 2017 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) Kentucky division Business Development Manager Lyndsey Martin was recently named President of Elite Networking based in Lexington. The organization currently hosts 32 member companies with only one company per industry permitted, and it focuses on restaurants and retail across the state of Kentucky. Within the group, industries range from electrical and HVAC to plumbing, roofing, and siding. The group meets bi-monthly to discuss new business initiatives, targets, business news, and expansions, and members are able to help each other by sharing contacts.

“I am a strong believer in the ‘likeability’ factor in that it will get you much farther than anything else you have to offer. The group is causal, and we truly focus on getting to know each other, building trust, and doing business with other people we know and trust,” Lyndsey said of the group. “The opportunity lies in building relationships and working with people you know in order to do more business and help them do the same.”

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ORGAN DONATION?

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Some of you opted to register as organ donors when you received your driver’s license many moons ago. You may have noticed this symbol on the back of your new license and simply went about your day. But did you know that symbol represents around 120,000 people who are awaiting an organ transplant at any given moment, and only about 33,600 transplants occurred in 2016? Unfortunately the demand drastically exceeds the supply, and another person is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes.

Did you know that kidney transplants account for about 80% of those who are waiting for a compatible organ to save their lives? The average wait time for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor is about 3—5 years. Another important fact to know is that nearly 6,000 living donations take place each year. That means someone who is alive and well has donated an organ or tissue, and that number accounts for about 40% of all donations with a 99.97% survival rate for the donor.

Many of us may not connect with the drastic need for organ transplants because it may not personally affect our lives. But for some of us, like our Maryland division project foreman Paul Villarroel and his wife Jenny, it hits very close to home. Jenny was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (Berger’s disease), and about 13 years ago she received a kidney transplant that was considered overall successful, even though it was only functioning at about 40% at the time. Since then, there have been additional complications with the transplant and the kidney has begun to fail. She is now in need of another kidney transplant and has been added to the waiting list once again. Paul and Jenny live every day with the fear that she may not receive another transplant in time but also with the hope that creating enough awareness will educate Americans about the need for donors and perhaps even decrease the wait time by a year or two.

About 95% of Americans are in favor of being donors, but only about 54% are registered. Help bridge the gap. Your awareness and selflessness could save a life, and for Jenny and so many others, it may be the only option.

Visit www.organdonor.gov for more information and to register as a donor.

KALKREUTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY SUPPORTS SALVATION ARMY

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December 3, 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) division locations gathered together for the annual Kalkreuth Christmas Party, which was held at the Wheeling Park White Palace. In conjunction with the party, the company partnered with the local Salvation Army.

This year, KRSM employees, family, and friends donated well over 200 toys to the Salvation Army efforts in the Ohio Valley region. The number of toys brought in by Christmas party attendees surpassed expectations. KRSM also purchased a fully decorated tree from Oglebay Park’s Festival of Trees, which was displayed among the toys at the party and donated to a local family in need through the Salvation Army after the party. This year, the family also received gift cards to Olive Garden, Marquee Cinemas, JCPenney, and Kohl’s so they could enjoy a “Family Night Out” for the holidays. Janine Pietras with the Salvation Army said the generosity of KRSM and its employees was extremely well received and sincerely appreciated.

“We are extremely appreciative of the generosity of our employees every year,” said company president John Kalkreuth. “Here is the reason for the holidays. This is what it’s all about. I just can’t thank everyone enough for their kindness.”