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The Cannon Group
is an architectural firm that specializes in roofing,
waterproofing and exterior wall projects. Tremendous changes
have occurred over the past twenty-five years in the construction
industry, especially in roofing. Herbert J. Cannon recognized
the need for consultants who were dedicated to keeping pace with the
almost daily changes in the roofing and waterproofing industry.
The rapid advance of new technology in roofing has resulted in both
roofing system improvements and, unfortunately, the failure of many
new roofing systems which were supposed to end all of our roofing
problems forever. Our hope and goal with all clients is to
develop a long-term relationship which enables the
Cannon Group to become familiar with all of our clients
facilities, personnel, objectives and problems. In that way, we
can help solve not only immediate “crisis” roofing and exterior
building problems, but help to plan and budget for the future in a way
that will get the most effective results from available funds.
The Cannon Group
is one of the few licensed architectural firms in the country whose
sole practice is to provide roofing, waterproofing, and masonry
restoration architectural services. Every one of the projects
undertaken by the Cannon Group since it’s’ formation in 1982 has dealt
with roof consulting, roof system design, roof installation inspection
or exterior building waterproofing.
The Cannon Group has a
specialized staff that consists of a unique blend of registered architects, roof
consultants, and former roofing contractors and computer professionals.
Our individual staff members bring the firm years of experience obtained from
various positions throughout the roofing industry prior to joining our
organization. As licensed architects, the
Cannon Group understands all aspects of
building construction. This enables the
Cannon Group
to analyze and design roofing and waterproofing systems, along with
masonry restoration, as they relate to the whole building, not just as an
isolated item. As former contractors, we have in-depth, hands on knowledge
of roofing installation procedures, techniques, management, quality control and
construction costs.
The Cannon
Group has no affiliation with any roofing contractors or roofing
material manufacturers. We can, therefore, keep a completely “open mind”
when designing and selecting the most appropriate roofing system to best meet
the individual needs of our clients facilities. Numerous types of roof
systems are available for consideration on each roofing project. For each
type of available system there are also numerous different manufacturers of the
same type of material. Our job is to design a roof system, which is the
best type for your situation, and to specify only those manufacturers, which
produce the best quality materials in their category. Further, we can
provide the necessary construction period services to make sure your new roof
system will give you the maximum service life.
The Cannon
Group can perform a full scope of services related to water intrusion
problems in buildings as listed below:
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Investigation, Analysis and Reporting of troubled or failed
building components related to water intrusion that includes roofing,
waterproofing and exterior wall assemblies such as masonry walls and glass
curtain walls.
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Design
and Construction Administration that includes preparation of
Construction Documents that includes project specific plans, details and
specifications.
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Full
time Project Representatives / Inspectors for all water intrusion projects.
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Document Review
of plans and specifications from other design professional.
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Litigation
Avoidance including evaluation and negotiations with roofing and
waterproofing manufacturers, designers and installers.
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Litigation
Assistance including investigation, documentation and reporting
of failed building components due to products, design or workmanship.
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Roof Asset Management that includes survey and documentation
of all existing roofing systems; database of existing conditions including
photographs, roof plans and roof assembly information; work order request for
maintenance repairs; and recommendations for any needed recovers or
replacements.
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Design Build
Services working with contractors to design and construct
roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems that meet the needs of the
client using a fast track and cost efficient system.
As the Architect / Roof Consultant for
the United States General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region since
1988, the
Cannon Group has performed a full range of
services in the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
and West Virginia. Two roofing projects have just been completed in
Martinsburg and Elkins, West Virginia. Another roofing project was
recently completed in Portsmouth, Virginia. The
Cannon Group currently has a roofing project
ready for bidding in Mount Hope, West Virginia and a waterproofing project,
under construction, in Woodlawn, Maryland for the Social Security
Administration.
The Cannon
Group has extensive experience in urban schools, having worked for
the School District of Philadelphia as the primary Architect / Roof Consultant
since 1985. During this time we have worked on hundreds of their
buildings. Our scope of services have included investigation and analysis;
construction documentation for roof recovers, replacements, roof top play deck
replacement and exterior wall repairs; construction administration services; and
full time inspection services.
The Cannon
Group has performed Design-Build services for the District of
Columbia Public Schools on a number of school buildings with costs exceeding
$4,000,000. These services were performed in partnership with United
States Roofing Corporation, Norristown, Pennsylvania. The roof projects
were delivered on time and within budget.
Other
Design-Build projects undertaken by the Cannon
Group includes:
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Facade Restoration and Repair for the Edward Garmatz
U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Baltimore, Maryland with Nastos
Construction, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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Plaza Repairs for the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, U.S
Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. with Nastos
Construction, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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Roof Repairs for the Frances Perkins Building, U.S.
Department of Labor, Washington, DC with DC with Nastos Construction, Inc.,
Washington, D.C.
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Verizon Communications Building in Mantauk, New York
with Marangos Construction, Maspeth, New York
As Architect / Roof Consultant for
Verizon Communications, formally Bell Atlantic, the
Cannon Group provides One Call Roofing System
(OCRS) services in the states of New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Main,
New Hampshire and Vermont. This service includes the following:
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Creation of a database to input building and roofing
information
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Surveys of approximately 1,700 buildings over a three
year period, critical buildings are to be surveyed every year.
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Surveys include documentation of existing roof
equipment, roofing materials and condition.
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Preparation of Work Orders for repair of problems,
identified during the survey, buy roofing contractors pre-approved by Verizon.
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Establishment and maintenance of a 24/7 on call
service to receive leak reports and to dispatch pre-approved contractors to the
work site. The Cannon Group has the option to dispatch its own personnel
to the work site to evaluate the problem prior to approving and work order
request for repairs.
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Review and approval of all repair work performed on
the roofs.
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Inspection of roofing and waterproofing projects
during construction and at the completion of construction.
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Inspection of roofs on properties prior to purchase or
leasing.
The Cannon
Group also performs roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall
consulting services to the following current and former clients:
Government Agencies
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United States General Services Administration,
Mid-Atlantic Region (Region 3), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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State of New Jersey, Division of Property Management,
Office of Construction Services, Trenton, New Jersey
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Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Mt.
Holly, New Jersey
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United States Veterans Administration, Coatsville
Medical Center, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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Montana Department of Corrections, Helena, Montana
Education / Universities
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School District Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, D.C.
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Temple University and Hospital, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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Rutgers University, Office of Facilities and Design,
Piscataway, New Jersey
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Rowen University, Glassboro, New Jersey
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Diocese of Camden, New Jersey
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High Point Regional High School District, High Point,
New Jersey
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East Orange Schools, East Orange, New Jersey
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Perth Amboy Schools, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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Essex County Community College, Newark, New Jersey
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Moorestown Schools, Moorestown New Jersey
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Lincoln Park Schools, Lincoln Park, New Jersey
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North Bellmar Union Free School District, North
Bellmar, New York
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Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey
Medical
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Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New
Jersey
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Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, New Jersey
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Providence Medical Center, Media, Pennsylvania
Commercial
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Verizon Communications, New York and New England
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New York City Terminal Market at Hunts Point, Bronx,
New York
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Doral Forrester Hotel and Conference Center,
Princeton, New Jersey
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Marina B Towers, Senior Citizen Housing, North
Wildwood, New Jersey
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Caesars Atlantic City Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Morey Organization, Inc., Wildwood, New Jersey
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Organon, Inc., Roseland, New Jersey
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The Rockefeller Group, Mt. Olive, New Jersey
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Cushman & Wakefield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Nastos Construction, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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Marangos Construction, Inc., Maspeth, New York
Professional
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Kanalstein & Danton, Architects, Cherry Hill New
Jersey
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Lippincott & Jacobs Consulting Engineers, Riverside,
New Jersey
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DLR Group, Architects / Engineers, Trevose,
Pennsylvania
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Vitetta Group, Architects, Cherry Hill New Jersey
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Becica Associates LLC, Architects and Engineers, Mt.
Laurel, New Jersey
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Hill International Inc., Willingboro, New Jersey
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Jonathan P. Dixon & Associates, Architects and
Engineers, Iselin, New Jersey
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URS Corporation, Architects and Engineers,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Burt Hill Kosar Rittlemann Associates, Architects and
Engineers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jersey Infrared Consultants, Burlington, New Jersey
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E. Harvey Myers Architects, Princeton, New Jersey
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New Road Construction Management, Cherry Hill, New
Jersey
The Cannon
Group provides litigation avoidance and litigation assistance
services for various attorneys and building owners. The
Cannon Group has a working relationship with most of the major
roofing materials manufacturers allowing direct discussions and remediation of
many roofing related problems and thereby avoiding costly litigation.
Legal / Attorneys
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Robinson, Burns & McCarthy, Somerville, New Jersey
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Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, Cherry
Hill, New Jersey
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Thompson Becker & Bothwell, L.L.C., Bellmawr, New
Jersey
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Fienman & Bach, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Hill Wallack, Princeton, New Jersey
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Harvey, Pennington, Cabot, Griffith & Renneisen,
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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Gartner, Bloom & Greiper, Short Hills, New Jersey
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Rand Algeiger Tosti & Woodruff, Morristown, NJ
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Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel LLP,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Podvey, Sachs, Meanor, Catenacci, Hildner & Cocoziello,
Newark, New Jersey
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Kennedy, Wronko, Kennedy, Montville, New Jersey
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