Working with Architect and Owner, Frank Harmon, Baker Roofing was involved in the metal roof installation along with the siding, soffit, zinc, wood and cement fiber work.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 13, 2012) – Baker Roofing Company, a full service building envelope contractor, announced today that it has opened an office in the Greater Asheville, N.C. area to better serve customers and meet growing client demand. This local presence will boost Baker’s logistical efficiency as well as allow it to be increasingly responsive to residential and commercial customers who are located in the region spanning from Hickory, N.C. to Knoxville, Tenn. Baker Roofing Company is strategically located in numerous markets across the Southeast.

The Asheville office will operate under the direction of Brent Lanning, an Asheville native with more than 25 years of experience in the construction and roofing industry. As Vice President and General Manager of the Asheville location, Lanning will be responsible for overseeing the office’s daily management, sales activities and operations.

“We have a growing number of customers in the western part of the state and our increased presence in Asheville will ensure that we provide these valued clients with the highest level of service in a timely manner,” said Lanning. “We are committed to carrying on Baker’s longstanding tradition of meeting our customers’ needs and delivering quality service 24/7, and we look forward to becoming even more involved in the community.”

The Asheville office will be backed by the full support of the Baker network, and will therefore offer a comprehensive staff of service crews to provide expertise in each of the company’s four divisions: roofing, renewable energy, restoration and residential. Baker Roofing Company has been involved in a number of Asheville projects over the years, the most noteworthy of which include the Grove Park Inn and the Inn at Biltmore Estates.

“The results speak for themselves. Grove Park Inn’s iconic red clay tile roof is a signature of the resort, and thanks to Baker Roofing, it will remain so for generations to come.”  

“The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is pleased to welcome Baker Roofing to Asheville as it opens a new office in the area. GPI has had an excellent relationship with Baker for several years now, most notably through the restoration work they did on our historic main inn roof,” said Jeff Bridgman, development analyst with The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. “The results speak for themselves. Grove Park Inn’s iconic red clay tile roof is a signature of the resort, and thanks to Baker Roofing, it will remain so for generations to come.”

Baker Roofing Company’s work on The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa lasted 18 months and was completed in October of 2010. The project involved the location and installation of the red clay tile that would match the aesthetic the inn’s roof has maintained since 1912. Baker Roofing and the engineering/architectural firm Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. put in over 55,000 man hours as they teamed up with a project management group from the Grove Park Inn to make the project a very successful one. All renovations were completed while the inn remained open so as to avoid any disruption to the inn’s business operations.

Baker Roofing Company, established in 1915, is a full service building envelope contractor recognized as one of the leading specialty contractors in the nation. It provides expert roofing, renewable energy, restoration and exterior services for both commercial and residential customers. For more information, please visit www.bakersince1915.com.

Raleigh, NC – Recently Baker Roofing Company’s Apprenticeship program was highlighted in Raleigh North Carolina’s News and Observer newspaper in reference to the impact it has had, and will have on the hiring of veterans. Click on the link to read the full story on the News & Observer’s website.

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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.