The Alaska Contractor: Fall 2006

MEMBER PROFILE
Industrial Roofi ng Inc. By JESSICA BOWMAN
Dedication and commitment that
go through the roof
Industrial Roofi ng Inc. began in 1978 as a fatherand-son
operation composed of Bill Kramer
and his father A. Ludlow Kramer. In 1988, Jesse
Martin came to the company and was made partner
in 1992. When Bill Kramer retired in 2004, Martin
became the sole owner of the company. Martin propounds
the ideals the company has become known
for: safety, quality and timeliness.
“We are a preferred, sought-after subcontractor
due to our safety-conscious methodology,” Martin
cites in the introduction to the company’s Statement
of Qualifi cations. “This commitment to safety
lowers our overall
hourly costs which affords
us the ability to
be more competitive
and productive.” Industrial
Roofi ng has
logged more than 227
hours since 1997 with
minimal time loss due
to injury.
And, as successful
as it has become, the
company still embodies
a sort of father-son
feel, as Martin’s son,
Eric, also works at the
company.
The company’s
main offi ce is located
in Anchorage, and it
also has a Forward
Operating Base in Juneau.
Industrial Roofing
employs Alaska
journeyman roofers
with advanced training
and seasoned experience
working in
harsh weather environments
– this gives them the ability to operate
safely, “have quality that is second-to-none,” and
work in a timely manner project by project, Martin
said.
He said offering a quality product is key. Industrial
Roofi ng maintains its high quality by “staying
in close contact with the general contractors, proj-
Tom Finn works on roofi ng project for Industrial Roofi ng.
The company has been a member of the Alaska chapter of
Associated General Contractors since January of 1986.
ect manager, various trades we might impact, architects
and owners’ representatives.”
Foreman and site supervisors work as a team to
solve problems before they become issues, Martin
said.
Since 1978, Industrial Roofi ng has become a
large part of the roofi ng industry in Alaska. With
projects from the 5th Avenue Mall in downtown
Anchorage, to the Anchorage Court House, to the
Adak Fire Station and Garage, Martin’s company
has traveled across the state installing roofi ng for
various facilities.
“Our crews are especially
skilled in installing IRMA,
Built-Up, EPDM, TPO, PVC
and metal systems…shingle,
shake and tile work,” Martin
said. He said the company
also does roof repair
and maintenance, and has
fi nancing, bonding and insurance.
The company has been
a member of the Alaska
chapter of Associated General
Contractors (AGC) since
January of 1986. Martin said
the best thing about being
involved with AGC is the
resources it offers that help
businesses keep a fi nger on
the industry’s pulse.
“AGC is at the forefront
of issues and they do not
hesitate to pass along infor-
mation,” Martin said. “I truly
appreciate that about AGC,
since I cannot take the time
to research every issue as in
depth as they do.”
Industrial Roofi ng was
recognized in 2001 in the July/August issue of
Western Roofi ng, in a story detailing its work reroofi
ng the Coast Guard Naval Air Station on Kodiak
Island.
The article details its installment of nearly 1,500
squares of APP modifi ed bitumen roll roofi ng. The
company’s resume also includes several compli-
38 The Alaska CONTRACTOR Fall 2006
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ERIC MARTIN, INDUSTRIAL ROOFING INC