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New Construction Roofing
Commercial new construction roofing delivers a code-compliant roof assembly for a new building, coordinated with the build schedule, specifications, and warranty requirements so the structure is dried in on time and protected for the long term.
Why Do General Contractors Choose Raven for New Construction Roofing?
General contractors choose commercial roofers who can protect schedule certainty, install to specification, and close out warranties cleanly. Raven focuses on coordination, predictable staffing, and manufacturer-compliant installation so roofing work supports the larger construction sequence.
Raven Roofing has installed more than 50 million square feet of commercial roofing, and manufacturer-backed low-slope systems commonly carry 20 to 30-year warranty terms when installed to specification.
Projects that maintain trade coordination and dry-in sequencing reduce downstream delay risk because roofing typically sits on the critical path for interior protection and mechanical startup.
Schedule Reliability
When we commit to a date, our crews show up. We understand that your schedule depends on every trade delivering on time, and we plan our resources accordingly. If something changes, you'll hear from us immediately.
Clear, Fast Communication
Good news or bad, you hear it quickly. We share issues early so they can be resolved collaboratively instead of becoming same-day site surprises.
Trade Coordination
We work around your sequencing. Our crews coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and envelope trades to keep the project moving without creating bottlenecks.
Outstanding Safety Record
Backed by 30 years in commercial roofing, our teams operate with site safety, fall protection, housekeeping, and shared-work awareness built into daily operations.
Bonding & Insurance
Raven Roofing is fully insured and bondable, with the documentation institutional and commercial projects typically require.
Manufacturer Partnerships
Carlisle Hall of Fame, Elevate Master Contractor, and GAF Chairman's Circle status support access to stronger warranty options and manufacturer-reviewed assemblies.
What Building Types Need New Construction Commercial Roofing?
New construction commercial roofing is used on multi-family, industrial, institutional, commercial, and light-industrial buildings. The correct assembly depends on occupancy, slope, insulation targets, rooftop equipment loads, and the warranty or specification package tied to the project.
Single-ply membranes such as TPO and PVC commonly deliver 25 to 30 years of service life, while EPDM commonly reaches 25 to 35 years and SBS assemblies often perform for 20 to 25 years under proper maintenance.
Those lifespan ranges make early system selection important at design stage because insulation thickness, attachment method, and rooftop traffic planning affect long-term performance as much as the membrane choice itself.
Multi-Family Residential
Apartments, condominiums, townhouse complexes, and mixed-use developments
Industrial & Warehouse
Distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, cold storage, and logistics hubs
Institutional
Schools, libraries, hospitals, government buildings, and recreation centres
Commercial
Office buildings, retail centres, hotels, and mixed-use commercial developments
Light Industrial
Flex spaces, tech parks, small-scale manufacturing, and workshop facilities
Which Roofing Systems Are Used on New Commercial Buildings?
New commercial buildings commonly use TPO, EPDM, PVC, SBS modified bitumen, metal, or green roof assemblies. The best choice depends on chemical exposure, reflectivity goals, attachment method, detailing complexity, and the consultant or manufacturer specification.
System selection often balances lifespan, rooftop traffic, and detailing. PVC is commonly specified around grease exposure, while TPO and EPDM remain common on large low-slope roofs because they scale well across broad roof areas.
How Does Commercial New Construction Roofing Work?
Commercial new construction roofing starts with specification review, then moves through mobilization, installation, quality control, and warranty closeout. Success depends on sequencing with other trades and keeping the building protected as each roof area is completed.
Construction teams typically compress schedules around dry-in milestones, so material lead times, crane access, and rooftop coordination need to be resolved before installation begins.
BC projects also need weather planning because exposed areas and incomplete penetrations can quickly create delay risk if temporary waterproofing is not part of the plan.
Pre-Construction
- •Specification review and system recommendation
- •Value engineering to optimize cost without compromising performance
- •Budget alignment and scope confirmation
- •Schedule integration with your master project timeline
Mobilization
- •Crew scheduling coordinated with your site superintendent
- •Material staging planned to minimize site congestion
- •Logistics coordination for crane access, laydown areas, and deliveries
- •Safety orientation and site-specific protocols
Execution
- •Daily coordination with your site team and other trades
- •Quality control checks at every stage of assembly
- •Progress reporting so you always know where the job stands
- •Proactive communication on issues before they become delays
Closeout
- •Manufacturer warranty documentation and registration
- •Final inspection with your team and consultant
- •Punch list completion and sign-off
- •Complete project file handover
Where Can You See Raven's New Construction Roofing Work?
Past project examples help owners and contractors evaluate workmanship, building type experience, and system variety. Reviewing comparable projects is one of the fastest ways to confirm whether a commercial roofer fits the size and complexity of your build.
Browse our portfolio of completed new construction projects across Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor.
View Past ProjectsHow Do You Start a Commercial New Construction Roofing Bid?
Most new construction roofing bids start with tender documents, specification review, and schedule discussions. Early coordination helps confirm system compatibility, manufacturer requirements, and access planning before the roofing scope reaches the jobsite.
Manufacturer-backed warranty durations commonly range from 10 to 30 years depending on assembly type, attachment method, and specification.
Reach out for our CCDC11 and further information.
Tender packages and bid invites can be sent to estimating@ravenroofing.com
Or call us directly: 604-531-9619
What Else Do General Contractors Ask About New Construction Roofing?
General contractors typically ask about scope, safety, tendering, and schedule coordination. Those questions help confirm whether a roofing contractor can support the broader construction program without adding avoidable risk.
What types of new commercial roofing projects does Raven Roofing handle?
Raven Roofing installs roof systems for multi-family, commercial, industrial, institutional, and light-industrial new builds. We work with TPO, EPDM, PVC, SBS modified bitumen, metal, and specialty assemblies specified for BC projects.
How does Raven Roofing work with general contractors on new builds?
We coordinate from pre-construction through closeout, aligning roof design, procurement, site logistics, daily communication, and warranty documentation with the GC's overall schedule so roofing work supports the broader construction sequence.
How do I send a tender or bid invitation to Raven Roofing?
Send tender packages and bid invitations to estimating@ravenroofing.com. You can also call 604-531-9619 to discuss project requirements, timelines, and any prequalification information needed for bidding.
What safety standards does Raven Roofing follow on construction sites?
Our crews follow site-specific safety plans and WorkSafeBC requirements on every project. We focus on fall protection, clean staging, documented coordination, and daily site practices that protect both our team and other trades.
Need Roofing Support?
Talk with the Raven Roofing team about your building and timeline.
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