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An aerial view highlights the roof on the
finished project, which is 1,780 feet long.
Local 33 Boston Roofs 1.2M Sq. Ft. Fulfillment Center
Union contractor wins among lower bids by promising—and delivering—
manpower, workmanship
Roofers & Waterproofers Local
A 33, Boston, MA, signatory contractor
won a major roofing project—beating
out several non-union
companies that bid lower—by making
it clear that it was the only contractor
capable of completing the job
skillfully and on time.
David Klein, owner of Flagship
Roofing and Sheetmetal Co., Inc.,
and Roofers Local 33 assured
general contractor R.C. Anderson,
LLC, that they would meet or
exceed the quality requirements
and schedule for the challenging
distribution center project. Ultimately
the project was completed
on time and under budget, with
zero accidents or injuries.
The project, located in Fall River,
MA, is the distribution and fulfillment
center for a prominent online
retailer. The challenges presented
in roofing the behemoth structure
were manifold. First there was the
sheer size: 1.2 million square feet
of roof, covering an area measuring
1,780' x 560', a third of a mile long.
Next was the aggressive schedule
which took place during the New
England winter with its unpredictable
weather. On top of that, the
project sits near the ocean where
high winds make working conditions
even more unstable.
Flagship’s sales pitch was easy,
though. As a Local 33 signatory con-
The Flagship Roofing crew show off their completed project. Local 33 B.M. Paul Bickford, B.A. Brian Brousseau,
B.A. Andy Nonnenmacher, Training Dir. Willie Hernandez and Proj. Mgr. Joe Alphonse join the proud workers.
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