Barefield Building

• Client Type: Commercial
• Building Type: Multi-story Office / Historic Commercial
• Service Provided: Roof Replacement + Asbestos Abatement + Structural Demolition
• Location: Jackson, MS
• Completion Year: 2024

Independent Roofing was contracted to execute a full roof replacement on the Barefield Building in Jackson, MS — a sensitive project that involved asbestos abatement, mechanical equipment removal, and structural demolition. The project was completed safely and significantly ahead of schedule, despite the structural fragility of the aging facility.

Challenge / Objective

The Barefield Building’s existing rooftop conditions were especially delicate:

• The structure included asbestos-containing materials (ACM) requiring certified abatement
• Existing rooftop mechanical systems and a full penthouse had to be safely removed
• The building’s older construction demanded extreme care to avoid compromising structural integrity
• A tight completion window was required to meet operational or leasing deadlines

Notable Features

• Full asbestos abatement completed in compliance with state and federal protocols
• Total rooftop clearance and mechanical removal
• Safe demolition of rooftop structures on a fragile frame
• Zero safety issues on a logistically complex project
• Completed under budget and ahead of schedule
  

Solution

Our team developed a highly coordinated plan that prioritized both safety and structural stability:

• Partnered with certified abatement professionals to manage and remove all ACM
• Completed full rooftop demolition, including safe removal of the existing penthouse
• Reinforced structural decking and protected vulnerable elements during demolition
• Installed the new roofing system under accelerated scheduling

Delivered the project with zero safety incidents and well ahead of the 40-day timeline