New Construction
The Foundation of a Lasting Asset Begins at the Top
A new building requires a roof installed with disciplined precision and the technical truth only a century of experience can provide. We show up ready to meet the schedule, coordinate with every other trade on site, and install to the architect’s exact spec without cutting corners.
Our master-certified teams prioritize seamless coordination, project timelines, and uncommon professionalism on every job site. By combining in-house metal fabrication with a “safety-first” culture, we deliver a finished product backed by the same family that’s been solving roofing problems in this region for five generations.
Our Process
On new construction, we’re brought in during bidding, not after, and we install to the architect’s exact specifications once those are locked. From there, our crews coordinate directly with the rest of the job site to keep your project moving without surprises.
Brought In During Pre-Qualification
General contractors bring CMS in during bidding, not after. They vet us on schedule reliability, financial standing, and quality track record before we’re ever named on a project.
Plans and Specs Are Locked
The architect and owner finalize the roofing system, membrane type, and insulation thickness before install begins. On new construction, those specs are the guide. Our job is to install to them exactly.
Install Coordinated With the Job Site
Our crews work the construction schedule alongside every other trade on site. If we spot a supply, lead-time, or blueprint issue that could stall the project, we flag it to the General Contractor before it becomes a delay.
Manufacturer Inspection and Warranty
Once installation is complete, the manufacturer’s representative inspects the work before the No Dollar Limit, non-prorated material and labor warranty is issued.
Roofing Systems
Installed to the Architect's Spec
On new construction, the architect’s spec usually sets the direction. TPO shows up often for its energy savings and lower labor cost, but here in northern Indiana, EPDM can actually be the more efficient choice depending on the building. We install to whatever the spec calls for, and can walk your architect through the tradeoffs before it’s finalized.
Featured Project
FWFC Soccer Stadium
This was a new construction roofing project for the Fort Wayne FC soccer stadium, a high-visibility, high-traffic sports venue right here in Fort Wayne. As with every new construction job we take on, we installed to the architect’s exact spec and coordinated closely with the General Contractor and every other trade on site. It’s the kind of project that shows what our in-house crews deliver when the schedule and the coordination both matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from General Contractors.
What makes CMS a reliable roofing sub to bring onto a new construction project?
We meet the schedule, we’re financially sound enough to see the job through, and we’re quality-conscious because we know a sub’s installation issues become the General Contractor’s issues too. Just as important, we’re competent on the actual job conditions in front of us, not just “roofing a box with four walls.” We go through pre-qualification with the General Contractors we work with, and once we’ve built that track record, we tend to be one of the two or three names on the bid list.
What roofing systems do you typically use on new builds?
Architectural specs usually drive the membrane choice, and TPO is common because of energy savings and lower labor cost. But here in northern Indiana, EPDM is actually the more energy-efficient membrane for our climate, so we use TPO and EPDM interchangeably depending on the building. Modified bitumen shows up often on schools, where the roof needs to stand up to years of foot traffic.
What kinds of buildings do you build on?
All commercial building types, including hospitals and medical office buildings, schools, stadiums, warehousing, retail and strip centers, convenience stores, food processing and industrial facilities, high-rises, and mixed-use campuses.
How is a new construction roofing job different from a re-roof?
On new construction, the architect and owner set the plans and specs, membrane, insulation thickness, before we’re ever on site, and we install to that spec. On a replacement, we play more of that role ourselves and have more flexibility to fit what the building actually needs.
Build Your Project on a Roof You Can Trust
Ensure your new construction starts with a high-performance roofing system designed for durability and long-term protection. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let our expert team deliver a roof built to last.