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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

As we celebrate this Thanksgiving and all the wonder of the holiday season, we would love to hear your favorite Thanksgiving story. Whether it’s inspirational, goofy or a downright turkey of a story, please reply to our Facebook Post and share it with us. Cornell will donate a turkey in your name to City Union Mission Women and Family Center for the best 20 stories!

So, share your story on our Facebook Post and help feed those less fortunate!

You can also help them directly at: https://cityunionmission.org/women-and-family/

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Ditch Diggers – Poem

This poem says a lot about the construction world. If you are at work, play or home today it was a team of tradesmen and women in construction that built where you’re working, playing or you are comfortably resting. Homes, Offices, Schools, Hospitals, Airports, Highways etc.

 

Share if you enjoy Eric’s rendition.

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Taking Extra Care For Extra Special Families

Currently Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal is working over St. Luke’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are working with JE Dunn on this project and my men and women on this job understand the sensitivity of the site we are working over.

We are working with extreme caution to create as little noise and to minimize any and all distress we may cause these parents of our tiniest little fighters. We have laid down extra materials at our own cost so there is no migration of smell.

The job is a “silent”, meaning only talk when necessary. Extra hand wringing is practiced in the event of rain. If it is raining 100 miles away we are taking ZERO risks to avoid accidently creating a leak.

I just want to thank all of our men and women on this job.  We are working at such a special part of the hospital.  Your extra care and concern is greatly appreciated.It was sunny out on September 25th, but rain was predicted and we stayed away.  We want to also thank JE Dunn for understanding our extra weather precautions.    Mary McNamara

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WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! Oh, it was a 55” TV! Nevermind…

Commercial roofing kansas city with commercial sheet metal in kansas cityKirk Walters, JE DUNN LEED® Green Associate and Project Manager WAS feeling Lucky at The Builders Association Industry EXPO. He was all smiles as Mary McNamara, Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal’s Owner, presented him with the  Grand Prize, a 55” Hi-Def TV!kansas city commercial roofing prize from Cornell roofing and sheet metal kansas city

Kirk was not the only winner as Cornell gave a number of our great cooler bags as giveaways during the Builders’Association drawings throughout the EXPO.

”This year’s Industry EXPO was a great opportunity to mix and mingle as well as take advantage of some great training session,” said Mary McNamara, Owner of Cornell Roofing. We continue to be proud sponsors of Builders’ Association industry events,”added Mary. Cornell continues to bring that training to bear with innovative techniques and the latest in productivity enhancing equipment. commercial roofing in kansas city along with Cornell Roofing and Sheet in Kansas city

Supporting the industry has always been part of Cornell’s Mission & Vision as Cornell continues to play important rolls on numerous industry and civic boards.

If you’re looking for an exceptional commercial roofing and sheet metal company, Cornell has the experience (Over 90 years), and the expertise (on-going OSHA and industry training), to handle any commercial  roofing and sheet metal project.

 

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Cornell Roofing News Flash: Win a 55” TV at The Builder’s Association EXPO!

kansas city commercial roofing, kansas city custom sheet metalStop by Booth 60 at The Builder’s Association EXPO, drop a card and WIN! Grand Prize will be a 55” INSIGNIA TV! The Perfect addition to any Man Cave, Family Room or Covered Patio!

Cornell is proud to continue as a Major Sponsor of this important Construction Industry Event. ”We Commercial roofing in kansas city with custom sheet metalalways enjoy the Builder’s Association Expo because it lets us take a break and just spend some time with old friends and make some new ones.” Said Mary McNamara, Owner and President of Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal.

 

The Builder’s Association is constantly looking to provide innovative new programs and educational opportunities for seasoned professionals as well as the next generation of the building trade.Young commercial roofers in kansas city

So, we hope to see you on the 18th at Bartle Hall! GOOD LUCK on the drawing!

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Mary McNamara Joins Other Kansas City Women Business Leaders as Panelists at WBDC’s 2018 Connect & Celebrate Event!

Mary McNamara Joins Other Kansas City Women Business Leaders as Panelists at WBDC’s 2018 Connect & Celebrate Event!

A packed house enjoyed networking and listening to the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), panelists discuss “Leaders Learning from Leaders: How the Current Economy is Impacting Procurement Trends.”

 

Joining Mary, President of Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal,  as WBE Panelists was Denise Kruse, Owner/CEO, AdamsGabbert. Corporate panelists included: Gena Fitzgerald, Global Procurement Director, Hallmark Cards, Inc; Elizabeth Stoltz, Director, Supply Chain, KCP&L and Westar, Energy Companies; and Christine (Chris) Kelly, Administrative Coordinator, Supplier Diversity, Metropolitan Community College.

The panel was moderated by Maria Jenks, VP, Supply Chain KCP&L and Westar Energy companies who presented some impressive statistics on women’s entrepreneurship which has been on the rise for the last two decades.  As of January 2017, there were approximately 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States employing nearly nine million people and generating more than $1.7 trillion in revenues.

Mary shared some of her growth and relationship building strategies which mirror Cornell’s Mission and Vision as to the importance of always delivering on your promises. Mary also shared some stories of her personal experiences working in, owning and growing a business in a male dominated industry.

As the panel discussion wound up and the networking began, Mayor Sly James made a surprise visit and addressed the attendees with his thoughts on the important roles diversity and inclusion have had, and continue to play in Kansas City’s growing economy.

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Legacy Development Wins Infrared Scan Giveaway

Commercial roofing kansas city, kansas city commercial roofing, kansas city custom sheet metal,Jeff Leeper, Property Manager for Legacy Development, was presented the Winning Voucher, worth $1,500.00, by Bob Hoover, Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal’s R&M Manager.  Jeff commented, “This  could not have come at a better time! We all know how tough the weather can be on roof systems here in the Midwest and LEGACY manages properties all across the city. So, I already have a building in mind.”

Cornell’s new Infrared camera, with two certified operators on staff, provides a great value compared to third-party offerings. “We know the business and have the kind of expertise that only comes with years of roofing experience” said Bob Hoover, who added, “We are excited that LEGACY won the drawing and look forward to working with Jeff to get a scan done on the building Legacy selects.”

Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal, with over 90 years of roofing experience, continues to deliver on its Mission – to consistently deliver the highest quality commercial roofing and sheet metal products and services in the Kansas City region. “The addition of our new infrared service offering is just another way Cornell shows its ongoing commitment to be the best,” added Mary McNamara, Cornell’s President and CEO.

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Cornell Commercial Roofing Named to SIKA Partners Club

In recognition of Cornell Roofing’s quality installation, technical competency and excellent performance history, Sika Corporation just Awarded Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal its 2018 Alliance Member Partners Club Award.

Commercial Roofing Kansas City Award”We are always appreciative of recognition,” said Mary McNamara, President of Cornell. Mary added, “That is especially true when it comes from those companies in the trade such as Sika Corporation.” Mary added.

Whether it’s a repair or re-roof on an existing building or commercial roofing and sheet metal on new structures, Cornell continues its mission to deliver the highest quality roofing and sheet metal projects in the greater Kansas City area.

”Our customers are number one but without the support of manufacturers like Sika and the quality products they produce, we would have a hard time delivering on our promises,” added Lenny Austin, VP of Roofing Operations. Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal proudly stands behind its work. Lenny added, “Promises Made. Promises Kept. Since 1927. is more than just a tagline to us, it is our approach to every job we do.”

Let us know how we might help your organization maintain one of the most important components of your commercial building, its roof.

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This is What Happens When You Don’t Have a Plan Dad!!!


This is What Happens When You Don’t Have a Plan Dad!!!
This is a Father’s Day tribute to my Dad, Jim McNamara, always and of course the best Dad ever.

My Dad, Jim McNamara
Wow, as a child I never knew just how special my parents were, shocking I know! Now, at my age, I think about just how lucky my siblings and I were to have two loving parents who encouraged us to do whatever we wanted and try anything. Maybe, perhaps, even have a plan!

My Dad and his choices of careers had an enormous effect on my life. My Dad was a CPA in Michigan from the time he left college until he was 50 years old. Unusual for those days, he made a huge career change going to work for my uncle, Don McNamara’s roofing company, FJA Christiansen Roofing, in their Chicago offices. The year was 1978 and I was going into my senior year of high school and this would be the fifth time during high school that I switched schools. While this was hard on many kids, it was exciting for me. Moving to Chicago sounded kind of cool.

Kansas City Commercial Roofing Commercial Sheet MetalMy Dad would come home with stories about work and he would study at home in the evenings learning all about roofing. He was so very happy. Over time, he would talk more and more about the projects he worked on, equipment that broke down and, of course, the people he worked with and met. Over the years the business thrived, and my Dad just loved it.

Large Commercial Roofing Contractors Kansas City Kansas City Cmmercial Roofing Commercial Custom Sheet Metal company Kansas CityLooking at pictures, I remember my Dad talked a lot about McCormick Place around 1985. It was always McCormick, McCormick, McCormick. By then, I was married and living in Kansas City. As it turned out, McCormick Place was a pretty big job and that was putting it mildly. Actually, it was one of the largest jobs in the country. Back then it was a $3.7 million-dollar job. In today’s world, it would be close to $10 million! After finishing that job, Dad spent time speaking to other groups of roofers about the logistics of a job that size.

Late 1987 came rolling along and I had been whining about my job (No Plan), to my Dad in Chicago. He told me to “send this guy your resume”. I knew it was for a job but I had no clue what the job was, where it was, what it paid, etc., I just knew it was in Kansas City.

Somehow I got the job (Shocking), so in the first week of 1988, I started my career in roofing. The building was an old shuttered facility that was dirty, no phones, and no clean bathrooms. I thought, Hmm, out of this we are going to build a factory that will make roofing materials? Thanks Dad, it was the best advice you ever gave me.

By 2007 I had purchased a roofing company that I could call my own and have grown it to a respectable size and with a good reputation for our work. I can only hope my work at Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal will continue to grow into the kind of legacy you created with your work Dad.

Somehow, we both graduated from college with accounting degrees and ended up as Roofing Contractors. For me, it has been the best years ever. Thank you for your guidance through the years and confidence that I could do whatever I wanted to – Even when you don’t have a plan!

Happy Father’s Day Dad!!!

Happy Father’s Day to all you Father’s out there as well! Please share your best Father’s day story with us by commenting here or posting to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Cornellroofingandsheetmetal/