Meridian ED+C
Building Envelope Design & Construction
Business Development Consulting
Who is Meridian?
Meridian ED+C Roofing & Waterproofing Consulting
Meridian ED+C is a professional consulting firm focused on the business of building envelope performance and organizational management.
Meridian is dedicated to helping valued clients make informed decisions on the selection and implementation of sound and applied solutions to their building envelope needs as well as business organization challenges.
Why Meridian ED+C?
Building Owners & Property Managers
For building owners and managers, we deliver results in increased awareness and knowledge in their building envelope needs, as well as substantial value on their respective investment in moisture and thermal protection. As an independent advisor we can define practicable options for building owners, facility managers, and commercial real estate professionals while embracing a collaborative integrated process.
We recognize that buildings and roofs are not constructed using the same design or materials. We also understand that each building owner has specific needs when it comes to the maintenance of the building and budgets.
We fully evaluate the building envelope construction and determine appropriate solutions from repair to design to installation to maintenance.
Manufacturers & Suppliers - Business and Product Development
It can be a daunting challenge taking a new product or product line to market. We can help from launch planning to market forecasting on through promotion and execution.
Meridian can provide comprehensive support to small and medium enterprises. Our activity can commence through involvement from the start up, continuing with the organization and process development, as well as the implementation of detailed market and commercialization deployment.
For those in the product manufacturing/supply arena, we work closely with our clients. Our goal is to improve their firms’ competitiveness by the development of a full and quality product line offering, operating process efficiency and marketing initiatives effectiveness.
About Meridian ED+C
Ken Wolford, RRC®, LEED AP BD+C™
Ken Wolford is a building professional with over 25 years in senior leadership primarily in the North American commercial construction products manufacturing sector. Ken’s expertise and credentials are as a leader in the commercial roofing, waterproofing & building envelope field. He is an active participant in the sustainable building movement, contributing to the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings that achieve long-term performance, save energy, maximize resources, reduce emissions, and establish healthier environments for their occupants and the community.
In the manufacturing sector, Mr. Wolford’s particular expertise is with product development, technical services, personnel management, marketing & sales support of roofing/waterproofing systems, substrate components for all other intrinsic materials associated with the respective membrane systems. Ken’s range of management activities include the commercialization of new roofing & waterproofing systems, procurement of commercial goods, acquisition of code approvals, sustainability certifications, and promotion of roofing & waterproofing solutions to contractors, building owners, architects, envelope consultants and specifiers. Ken places a strong emphasis on customer service with the ability to quickly evaluate business issues as well as design & installation challenges, and implement an appropriate resolution. Mr. Wolford possesses a high degree of professionalism, personnel management experience, public speaking ability and personal integrity.
Accomplishments & Affiliations
- SPRI Past-President (Single Ply Roofing Institute)
- SPRI Board of Directors 2011-2021
- Past SPRI Technical Committee Chairman.
- Registered Roof Consultant, RRC® as recognized by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC, formerly Roof Consultants Institute).
- RCI Volunteer Faculty 2006-2010.
- LEED AP® BD+C™ as recognized by the United States Green Building Council & Green Business Certification, Inc.
- Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) past member since 2000. Former Hail and Wind Investigative Team Member.
Meridian Projects
Service Buildings Dallas, Texas
Retail/Office Building Oak Cliff, Texas
Condominium Buildings Columbus, Ohio
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Advised on recondition of flashings & penetrations.
- Recoating smooth-surface asphalt roofs with aluminized roof coating.
Client Comment: “After experiencing some roof leaks, we were concerned about the huge expense of buying new roofs for both of our buildings. A colleague recommended K
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Advised on recondition of flashings & penetrations.
- Recoating smooth-surface asphalt roofs with aluminized roof coating.
Client Comment: “After experiencing some roof leaks, we were concerned about the huge expense of buying new roofs for both of our buildings. A colleague recommended Ken who provided us with a valuable report on the condition of the roofs and took the time to carefully explain to us the details of his observations. We were relieved to hear from him that we had options. Based on his advice, we confidently chose to contract for some reworking of the flashings & penetrations and then a new revitalizing coating was applied everywhere. He also assisted us with a final walk-though of the finished installation. For a sensible cost, we are now able to retain the roofs on both buildings for a reasonable number of years until such later time when we may have to replace the roofs when it becomes necessary.”
-George J. – building owner and operator
Condominium Buildings Columbus, Ohio
Retail/Office Building Oak Cliff, Texas
Condominium Buildings Columbus, Ohio
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Recondition roof membrane flashings & penetrations.
- Reconstruction of wood wall assemblies at various locations.
Client Comment: “Our HOA sought the advice of Mr. Wolford to assess the condition of our roof as the warranty was about to expire and there were a couple of seemingly small i
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Recondition roof membrane flashings & penetrations.
- Reconstruction of wood wall assemblies at various locations.
Client Comment: “Our HOA sought the advice of Mr. Wolford to assess the condition of our roof as the warranty was about to expire and there were a couple of seemingly small issues. Bids we had received from roofing companies were confusing; they offered differing and wide-ranging solutions, including a new roof. Ken gave us assurances that the existing rubber roof was in reasonably good condition but needed some careful attention in areas around drains and roof membrane seams. Ken subsequently brought to our attention previously undetected concerns with an unusual covering over the tops of the walls surrounding the roof. He had also discovered substrate issues with a number of the high walls, advised us of the possible causes, and emphasized the critical need for imminent remedial work in these areas. Ken guided us through everything from a condition assessment, the use of an infrared scan to find all of the moisture problems, the requirements with fixing the walls, choosing a contractor, and a final review of the contractor’s repair work. Without his expertise and patience, this process would have been much more stressful and costly for us”.
- Pamela B.– Condominium HOA President
Retail/Office Building Oak Cliff, Texas
Retail/Office Building Oak Cliff, Texas
Retail/Office Building Oak Cliff, Texas
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Consulted on a new TPO roof system installation
- Advised on change orders for parapet wall treatments & new penetrations.
Client Comment: “As the building owner, I had very little knowledge of what to do with the roof on my building. We received estimates from roofing contractors with va
- General assessment of roof condition & detailed report.
- Consulted on a new TPO roof system installation
- Advised on change orders for parapet wall treatments & new penetrations.
Client Comment: “As the building owner, I had very little knowledge of what to do with the roof on my building. We received estimates from roofing contractors with varying proposals that were difficult to understand and prices all over the place. We hired Mr. Wolford, who gave us his own comprehensive assessment (which recommended a new roof system), carefully interpreted and explained the estimates in a language we could understand and guided us through the process from start to completed installation. We are very satisfied with our investment and the finished roof. His recommendations and advice on a number of decisions with the components of the roof and the actual work to be done saved us a considerable amount of time and money.”
-Patricia T – Trustee
The Bear in the Pool - April 2024
I skipped the International Roofing Exposition this year; first time in a long while because of an interesting project I started last week.
It’s for a roof/waterproofing renovation of a building designed by an American icon and nestled in the foothills.
Because of its particular location, there are very cool vistas and some occasional unique visitors who show up unannounced.
One such visitor helped himself to the promenade reflecting pool for his own recreation.
Good thing I didn’t have any honey or berries with me.
Guess our paths may cross again in the future!
The Fords: An American Epic
March 2024
I purged a ton of books recently, but reread this one first. The Ford family name is certainly prominent in the mythology of 20th century American business culture.
While the story of 3 generations of Fords was by itself compelling, the account of several decades of company management (and mismanagement) styles by a number of Ford Motor Company executives is equally fascinating.
Hail in North Texas
April 26, 2024
It’s springtime in North Texas, and that means plenty of interesting weather events. Check out the hail stone reported by one of our local news stations last week. Not the form of hail one typically thinks of (pea, marble, golf-ball, baseball, softball, etc.) when hearing descriptions about the size/shape from others.
This one is more like a biscuit!