The roofing industry is mired in a labors and materials shortage that’s making things challenging, to say the least – and not just for roofers. Organizations with vast roofing portfolios are also having to navigate the best plans of action for their assets. To learn how Fortis Warranty is helping the industry tackle these shortages, Roof Talks host Daniel Litwin sat down with a trio of experts from the company’s Strategic Accounts team in Michael DuBois, Charlie Schulz, and Chris Evans. Generally, Fortis’s ability to provide robust reconditioning solutions bolstered by a Lloyd’s of London-back ..read more

The roofing industry is mired in a labors and materials shortage that’s making things challenging, to say the least – and not just for roofers. Organizations with vast roofing portfolios are also having to navigate the best plans of action for their assets. To learn how Fortis is helping the industry tackle these shortages, Roof Talks host Daniel Litwin sat down with a trio of experts from the company’s Strategic Accounts team in Michael DuBois, Charlie Schulz, and Chris Evans. Generally, Fortis’s ability to provide robust reconditioning solutions bolstered by a Lloyd’s of London-backed warran ..read more

Jeff Gerwig, National Engineering Manager at Colliers International, partners with Fortis Warranty to ensure client assets run efficiently to support occupant comfort. Colliers’ master service agreement with Fortis helps clients save on roofing costs. If Gerwig can prevent a client from replacing a roof too early, it provides cost savings. So, Colliers uses an assessment tool to help their customers assess their roof and determine the right options ..read more

Maintaining a building’s roof and solar system is a team effort, which is why Fortis and New Columbia Solar teamed up in the DC area to provide a complete solution for building owners ..read more

The earth's climate is rapidly changing, and the city of New York is taking groundbreaking action to confront this impending crisis. Through the newly enacted Local Law 97, the city targets one of its most prominent contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. An ambitious legislative initiative that could influence global urban policy, it plans to slash the city's carbon footprint by 40% by 2030 and a whopping 80% by 2050. With over 50,000 structures targeted for reform, the implications of Local Law 97 on the real estate landscape of New York are monumental. But what exactly does the ..read more

Solar power, particularly on the roofs of commercial buildings, is obviously a way to promote sustainability – but what other benefits and incentives exist for companies looking to make the switch? On this episode of Rook Talks, a Fortis Warranty podcast, New Columbia Solar CEO Mike Healy joined Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin to break down exactly what commercial operations can expect from going solar. New Columbia Solar is the largest solar developer in Washington D.C., bringing solar energy to buildings across the spectrum, from commercial and industrial spaces to multi-family, non-profit and fa ..read more

With the many financial concerns big-box retailers face due to the pandemic, the last thing they want to do is spend money on roof repairs due to leaks or performance issues. Cara Reynolds, Strategic Account Manager at Fortis Warranty, provided some tips for these retailers on saving money and protecting their roofing investment. Roofing tends to be an out of sight, out of mind issue, Reynolds said. “Roofing issues tend to build up, and then [retailers] have more roofs that need to be taken care of than they have dollars, and that can become a big issue for a lot of their locations," she said ..read more

The earth's climate is rapidly changing, and the city of New York is taking groundbreaking action to confront this impending crisis. Through the newly enacted Local Law 97, the city targets one of its most prominent contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. An ambitious legislative initiative that could influence global urban policy, it plans to slash the city's carbon footprint by 40% by 2030 and a whopping 80% by 2050. With over 50,000 structures targeted for reform, the implications of Local Law 97 on the real estate landscape of New York are monumental. But what exactly does the ..read more

Every year, residential and commercial professionals gather to meet suppliers, discover new products, network with the global industry, and improve the way they run their businesses at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) – one of the biggest roofing shows in the World! This year’s March show was held in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. But what exactly were the highlights of this year’s event, and why do industry leaders call it a “must-see” show? On this podcast by Fortis, hosted by Michelle Dawn Mooney, two guests, Dave Schupmann, COO, and Michael Boyer, Marketi ..read more

When it comes to business, companies are built on their track record of success, the quality of their service, and their reputation for providing customers with the best possible solutions at a fair price. That was the bedrock for Fortis when they first opened their doors in 2003, and it’s become their mantra for 20 years -- providing Fortis customers performance solutions and financial certainty, guaranteed. Just how has that formula made Fortis a key player in the commercial roofing industry, and how have they built on that success in their 20 years? And what’s next for Fortis? On today’s ep ..read more