Gates Building Envelope, Inc. is a manufacturers' representative agency specializing in building envelope materials and systems. Together with our manufacturing partners, we serve architects, contractors, and owners in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Supporting the design and construction community with envelope solutions, technical knowledge and practical experience for over 30 yearsThe value of a manufacturer’s agent is in our technical competence and practical experience, presented in a way that addresses your problems and provides access to information that will enable you to make informed choices that lead to design solutions. Our service includes technical product and application discussion, design development input, garden roof and PMR wind design assistance, detail review and discussion based on significant project experience, specification assistance, job site visits and installed cost budgeting. Our expertise lies in roofing, vegetated roofing, living walls, rain screen cladding and cladding support systems, insulation, air barrier and building envelope design.Manufacturers we represent: Dow Building Solutions-American Hydrotech-Knight Wall Systems- Ludowici Roof Tile-Terreal Terra Cotta Cladding-VaproShield- Stone Wood Cladding-North Clad-Situra-Heckman Building Products

Project manager with a successful track record of leading initiatives from start to finish for corporate, municipal, and federal projects. Proficient in:Engineering drawing reviews-Project scheduling-Managing multiple projects-Project monitoringCapital expenditures-Contract negotiations-Budget creation-Bid solicitation-Forecasting-Meeting facilitation-Cost containment-Vendor management• Extensive professional network spanning all trades in the regional construction arena.• Effective coordinator of multiple trades, clients, customers, and expectations fostering a sense of ownership. • Use Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEH.K. GRIFFITH, INC. – NEWARK, DE 2006-2012Project Manager/EstimatorOversee and manage projects for a construction firm. Develop business client relationships to gain federal and private business contracts. Generate bids, negotiate contracts, and coordinate project vendors regarding proposals and services. Review contracts in AIA form. Read/interpret CSI specifications, plans, and documents. Execute designs for private contracts including installation, abatement, and removals. Submit design fixes and issue change orders for State/Federal contracts. Generate estimates, issue RFIs to eliminate design flaws, and write change orders. Provide suggestions to improve design and construction procedures ensuring scope of work interlocks properly. Receive vendor quotes, estimate labor take offs, collate submittals, and secure approval. Create project schedule as well as a schedule of values. Manage vendors/subcontractors, control resources, facilitate project construction progress meetings, and implement measures to meet project milestones. Maintain project costs within scope.