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This presentation addresses a major component of the built environment and the source of many headaches for the FM: your building's roof. The roofing industry is filled with complex and ever-changing options, and EVERY vendor has 'the best solution'. To help navigate this minefield, our presenter brings a wealth of experience in the roofing industry along with an in-depth knowledge of the 'Best Value' approach to procurement, which recognizes that the 'lowest bidder' approach often ties you to the one that made the most mistakes. Utilizing this background, Dr. Smithwick will walk you through best practices to finding the right roof system/contractor, including the RFP process and managing project outcomes.

 Dr. Jake Smithwick is the go-to resource for any facility professional who wants to elevate their team’s capabilities through O&M performance benchmarking and talent development. Together with his colleagues at Simplar, Jake has assisted hundreds of owners in improving performance outcomes across thousands of projects. His industry experience also includes field inspection of nearly 2,000 roofing systems, and six years in the US Air Force Reserve. He is a professor at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and a regular contributor of content to IFMA worldwide.

Join us in-person for a streaming presentation of this IFMA Knowledge Base premium content webinar. We'll provide food and beverage and a chance to share insights on the topic with your colleagues.