Benchmark
Proactive pavement management for long-term performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Elise Schmidt and Troy Kaiser will share proven pavement management strategies for facility leaders. As infrastructure continues to face increasing demands from traffic loads and environmental conditions, maintaining pavement performance has become a top priority for facility managers. For roofing contractors, it is good to understand all parts ...
Building for the future: Redefining resilient roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Jennifer Stephan to present at NFMT Remix on roofing system durability and longevity. The roofing industry continues to evolve as designers, contractors and manufacturers focus on resilience, sustainability and performance. At the upcoming FacilitiesNet NFMT Remix, attendees will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of what it ...
Benchmark named a 2025 Top Workplace in Iowa
This recognition underscores Benchmark's commitment to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Benchmark proudly announces it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Des Moines Register. This prestigious award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey ...
Building bridges across industries
By Jesse Sanchez. Experts share how AI, collaboration and cross-industry connections are reshaping the future of roofing and paving consulting alike. In a conversation that blended technical insight with candid reflection, Vincent Ellison and James Santiago, RRO from Benchmark shared their perspectives on the state of roofing and paving consulting ...
Roof smarts: What to know before you build up
By Jesse Sanchez. Picking the wrong roof system can cost you. Here’s what the pros want you to consider first. When it comes to commercial roofing, choosing the wrong system can mean lost dollars, unsafe conditions and premature failure. Benchmark Inc., a national roof and pavement consulting firm, offers an ...
Unlocking efficiency through optimized roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Boosting R-values isn’t just about more insulation, it’s about smarter roofing strategies. As the drive for energy efficiency intensifies, commercial facility managers and engineers are reevaluating a familiar component of building performance: insulation. Specifically, R-values, the metric for measuring thermal resistance, are getting a closer look. But ...
Behind the scenes of a pavement upgrade
By Benchmark. How one construction oversight team turned a basic site repair into a blueprint for smarter infrastructure. When Benchmark’s pavement consultant stepped onto the site featuring a crumbling lot and failing drainage system, routine improvements gave way to strategic upgrades, with long-term impact in mind. What began as a ...
Benchmark, Inc. welcomes Marketing Manager, Ben Daufeldt
Ben will lead initiatives in marketing strategy, corporate brand development, market research planning and communications strategies. Benchmark, Inc. recently welcomed the addition of Ben Daufeldt as Marketing Manager. With over 20 years of extensive marketing experience and a proven track record of driving successful campaigns, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge ...
New voices, big shifts and a bold vision for roofing’s future
By Jesse Sanchez. A first-time attendee delivers a powerful message about personal and professional growth. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), a first-time attendee from Benchmark gained attention not with a booth, but with bold presence, clear purpose and a commitment to transformation, both within the company and the industry. ...
Benchmark strengthens Board of Directors with two new appointments
Benchmark, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kongable, retired President of Crystal Group, and Thomas E. Pientok, former President & CEO of Timberline Manufacturing, as independent members of its Board of Directors. Benchmark, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kongable, retired President of Crystal Group, ...
