JM Roofing Institute™ — Better Roofing Through Education
As low-slope roof technology, materials and performance demands evolve, it is important to keep up with new materials and technologies. Johns Manville has developed an education and development initiative that builds on over 150 years of experience in commercial/industrial roofing.
Under the umbrella of the JM Roofing Institute™, the Better Understanding of Roofing Systems Institute (BURSI®) educates architects, consultants, roofing contractors and building owners on the latest roofing system materials, technology and design. In over 35 years of operation, more than 60,000 roofing professionals have been taught using BURSI curriculum.
Practical Knowledge To Improve Business
JM Roofing Institute courses are designed to provide practical experience that will enhance day-to-day operations. We provide hands-on experience to improve roofing installation techniques and good work practices. Classroom sessions extend beyond installation procedures to address business issues such as improving productivity.
Areas of focus include:
- Materials
- Quality
- Productivity
- Technology
- Design
- Installation
- Safety
A State of the Art Training Facility
JM recently expanded its training program by constructing a 7,500 square foot training center at the Rockdale, Ill. facility. The training center includes:
- A large (70 foot x 30 foot) training deck for material and system installation
- Numerous 64 square foot detail decks with a variety of penetrations for flashing detail installations
- All the required installation tools and equipment
- A 5,000 square foot conference room for classroom curriculum consisting of presentation lectures and video learning
1-3 day workshops are highly recommended for superintendents and crew leaders. The curriculum can easily be brought back to the office and delivered in a "train-the-trainer" format. By passing on the training obtained at the workshop, the benefit of just one person attending can quickly multiply to others. To learn more about our training workshops, download the 2008 Training Workshop Brochure.
In addition to the roofing-specific educational programs, JM offers a comprehensive building science course. Building science teaches how to apply science and technology to solve problems related to the construction, operation, maintenance repair and decommissioning of the entire building environment.
We work on developing design solutions that result in energy efficient, durable and healthier buildings. JM helps contractors get the most of roofing and building science education!
