9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern
Building Engineers Breakfast: A Comprehensive Guide to Roofing Maintenance and Fall Prevention
Join BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches for a practical education session focused on two critical aspects of building operations: protecting your roof investment and ensuring worker safety. Presented by industry experts from Empire Roofing and The Valcourt Group, this session will provide building engineers, property managers, and operations professionals with actionable guidance on roofing maintenance best practices, common causes of roof failure, and the responsibilities associated with rooftop access and fall protection. Whether you're managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating contractors, or planning capital improvements, you'll gain valuable insight into reducing risk, extending roof life, and maintaining a safer property.
Who Should Attend: Who Should Attend: Building Engineers • Building Technicians • Property Managers • Assistant Property Managers • Operations ProfessionalsKey Topics Include:
- Understanding the components of commercial roofing systems
- Common causes of roof deterioration and premature failure
- Developing an effective roof inspection and maintenance program
- Identifying warning signs before costly repairs are needed
- Contractor access, rooftop safety, and liability considerations
- OSHA requirements and fall protection fundamentals
- Best practices for rooftop work and vendor management
- Protecting building assets while reducing operational risk
Agenda
- 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
- 9:15 AM – Educational Session Begins
- 10:15 AM – Q&A / Discussion
Speaker
Steve Pearce, President, Florida Operations, Empire Roofing
Steve Pearce serves as President of Florida Operations for Empire Roofing and brings nearly 50 years of experience in the roofing industry. A Florida-certified roofing contractor, he has led commercial roofing, restoration, and asset management projects throughout the United States and has extensive experience in hurricane recovery and long-term roof maintenance programs.
Thomas Michel, Fall Protection Specialist, The Valcourt Group
Thomas Michel is a Fall Protection Specialist with The Valcourt Group, specializing in anchor systems, fall protection solutions, and OSHA compliance. He works with property owners and facility teams to develop safer rooftop environments through system design, installation, and safety training.
Breakfast & Tool Sponsor:
4855 Technology Way
Suite 550
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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