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Bartle Hall

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JR&CO installed a wind-vented 60-mil TPO roofing system across more than 450,000 square feet of roof area. Rather than removing the existing roof assembly, the team implemented a system designed to mitigate moisture through controlled air exchange while meeting ASCE wind uplift requirements. Work was executed under a fast-track schedule and coordinated to minimize disruption to ongoing conventions, events, and daily operations within the occupied facility.

  • JR&CO proposed a wind-vented roofing solution that avoided a full tear-off while maintaining moisture mitigation throughout the process.
  • Our team delivered more than $3 million in cost savings compared to initial consultant recommendations.
  • The new wind vented system is code compliant with wind uplift resistance engineered to ASCE standards.
  • The system allowed for 100% recycling of the existing air barrier and insulation, demonstrating a high level of environmental stewardship on a large-scale civic project.
  • Fast-track execution enabled the roof replacement to be completed while Bartle Hall remained operational, protecting revenue-generating events and public use.

Bartle Hall is one of Kansas City’s most iconic civic buildings, serving as a hub for conventions, trade shows, concerts, and community events that drive regional tourism and economic activity. Preserving the performance and reliability of this facility is essential to maintaining Kansas City’s role as a destination city. By delivering an innovative, sustainable roofing solution, JR&CO helped safeguard a critical piece of public infrastructure and reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner for the city’s most high-profile projects.

Overview

Bartle Hall is a landmark convention and special-event facility spanning eight city blocks in the heart of downtown Kansas City. With more than 450,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, dozens of meeting rooms, and a nationally recognized convention arena, the facility plays a central role in the city’s economic and civic life. Bartle Hall boasts the largest green ballrooms which have achieved LEED silver certification.


By 2014, its existing roof system had reached the end of its service life, creating persistent leaks and operational concerns. JR&CO partnered with the City of Kansas City to deliver a high-performance, cost-effective roofing solution that addressed these challenges, without the disruption and cost of a full tear-off. The completed roof replacement included a wind-vented solution that restored watertight integrity, improved long-term performance, and extended the life of one of the city’s most important public assets.

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