b'CRE Recap National Roofing Week Inside the OIRCARebranded event makesAnnual social media2025 Round of Collective its debut campaign returns forBargainingPage 10 sixth year Page 20Page 12Art Meets ScienceAs many building restoration consultants and contractors will attest, roof replacement design and construction have evolved substantially in the last 20 yearsPage 14Rooftop Rescue Rooftop Rescue It was like the heavens parted and Rooftop RescueFrom left to right: Mark Agius, Flynn Canada; Don Marks, Rooftop Rescue; Doug Brown, Peridot Supply; Brad could come to ourrescue! Noodle, Flynn Canada; Aretha Khaloo, Haven on the Queensway.A rethaKhaloo,directorofbut the roof was leaking, and a com- OIRCAs Rooftop Rescue Charita-operationsatHavenonplete roof replacement was necessary.ble Foundation, she couldnt believe theQueensway,recountedThey had obtained quotations fromthat such a specialized aid organiza-howfortunatetheircharitablea few roofing contractors, but thesetion existed. For me, it was like the organizationwaswhentheywerequotes far exceeded their budget, andheavens parted and Rooftop Rescue abletofindamuch-neededlargerthis posed a significant challenge to oc- couldpossiblycometoourwell, building just around the corner fromcupy the building. rescue, Khaloo proclaimed. their tiny location on the QueenswayA regular Haven donor had men- HavenontheQueenswayisa in West Torontos Etobicoke area. tionedtoKhaloothattherewasanon-profitorganizationdedicated charitable foundation whose missionto enhancing the quality of life for It wasnt all rosy, thoughthewas to provide roofing services to in- thoseinneedbyprovidingfood, buildingrequiredsignificantreno- dividuals or organizations that are un- clothing and other essential resourc-vations, including a new roof. Theyable to fund roofing construction ones, including Haven Helping Seniors were starting work on the interior,their own. When she researched theand First Care for new parents, each tailored to address different aspects ofprovide funding. He also told them poverty and homelessness.thattheprojectwasconsiderably Don Marks, executive director oflarger than they would normally get 190 Attwell Drive Suite 350 Toronto, ON M9W 6H8 the OIRCAs Rooftop Rescue, hadinvolved with.advisedHaventhattheytypicallyMarks consulted with the foun-dealwithin-kinddonationsofla- dations Board of Directors and the bour and materials only and did notconclusionwasthatthescopeof Please return undeliverable copies to: 190 Attwell Drive | Suite 350 | Toronto, ON | M9W 6H8 Continued on page 4.'