Baker Roofing Company is proud to have been selected by NC Business & Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P for North Carolina’s Mid Market Fast 40 list. The Fast 40 recognizes companies with sustained growth throughout times of recession, and highlights those who are focused on continued and consistent workforce and revenue advancement.

Baker Roofing was recognized as the third largest roofing and sheet metal contractor in the country, and noted for its continued growth in the renewable energy industry. Our Renewable Energy Division (Baker Renewable Energy) saw sustained growth begining the first six months of it’s operation in 2008, which continues through today. Not only does the growth in renewable energy help Baker’s overall growth, but experienced increased organic job creation during trying economic times. Important industry projects include a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory in North Charleston, S.C. Military work has also been a critical segment in supplemental revenue. Baker Roofing has developed profitable and working relationships with almost every major military base, and in times of recession, have been able to keep the company moving forward through this consistent contract work.

Aside from Baker’s renewable energy division, focusing on growth into new geographic markets has played a major role in our company’s prolonged success. We have been able to expand our geographical reach to 12 cities in the Southeast area, with future plans for continued development. Satellite offices in cities like Charleston, S.C., and Nashville, T.N. have contributed greatly to the overall production and profitability of Baker. Our Nashville office is currently installing the roof of the $600 million Music City Center in Nashville.

We are pleased to be recognized for this prestigious awards, and will continue to focus on revenue growth and expanded workforce through the duration of 2012.

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Baker Roofing Company recently completed the exterior work on the new Frank Harmon designed AIA NC headquarters building in downtown Raleigh, NC.  The work consisted of North Carolina cypress siding, as well as zinc roof & wall panels.  Frank Harmon’s absolute attention to detail made this project challenging, but extremely fulfilling and exciting.  To read more about the project visit this TBJ Article, or go here for more pictures.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (November, 2011) – Baker Renewable Energy, a division of Baker Roofing Company, announced today that it has completed the first phase of a solar energy initiative in Belize in conjunction with the Holy Cross Education Foundation (HCEF) and donors from GlobalGiving. HCEF selected Baker for the project because of its unparalleled experience in the construction industry, track record of success and unique view on construction project management. Funding for the initiative was attained through GlobalGiving.

The project, which involved the installation of one of the largest photovoltaic systems in the Central American country, will provide eco-friendly electricity to a computer lab and medical clinic at Holy Cross Anglican School, which serves more than 500 K-8 students in San Mateo, Belize.

“Baker is uniquely positioned to facilitate the efficient delivery of logistics expertise to challenging environments around the globe,”

 said John Matthews, executive vice president of Baker Roofing and the president of Baker Renewable Energy.

“The solution we have designed and installed for Holy Cross will not only significantly reduce the amount it spends on energy consumption, but can also be scaled to meet the future needs of this growing community,” added Jason Epstein, executive vice president of Baker Renewable Energy.

In December of 2010, Baker Renewable Energy traveled to Belize to perform a full site assessment and determine the technological needs of the community. Since then, it has facilitated the logistics of the project in conjunction with the local utility company, Belize Electricity Limited. After completing preparation work and repairs, Baker installed the 24 photovoltaic panels, micro-inverters and wiring that will offset approximately 900 kWh of usage per month. The reduction of diesel power consumption will have a positive long-term effect on the environment as well as on the community’s educational and medical experience, which will benefit from the reliable power source and lower energy costs.

“Many of the residents in this area of Belize earn less than a dollar a day and would have nowhere to receive an education if not for Holy Cross,” said John McHenry, a board member for the Holy Cross Education Foundation and the chief scientist of Baron Advanced Meteorological Systems and visiting scholar at North Carolina State University. “In working to become energy-independent, we are reducing our operating expenses so that more donor money can go directly to feeding and educating the area’s children. Our experience with Baker has been unequivocally positive and I would truly recommend the company to anyone interested in pursuing a renewable energy initiative.”

About Holy Cross Education Foundation The mission of Holy Cross Education Foundation is to provide funding and administrative assistance to primary schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantaged areas in developing countries. HCEF will assist in preparing students for the challenges of life in the 21st century—spiritually, mentally, morally, emotionally and physically—by providing a state-of-the-art educational environment. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was organized by volunteers across North America with the goal of ensuring schools like Holy Cross Anglican School in Ambergris Caye, Belize continue to make positive changes in the world. For more information, please visit www.hcefoundation.org.

About GlobalGiving GlobalGiving is a charity fundraising website that gives social entrepreneurs and nonprofits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. The organization allows donors to find and fund grassroots projects that appeal to their specific interests in more than 100 countries and of a variety of themes ranging from education and healthcare to economic development and the environment. Since 2002, GlobalGiving has raised more than $51 million from 217,285 donors who have supported 4,525 projects. For more information, please visit www.globalgiving.org.