CSI Division 07
Thermal & Moisture Protection Bid Management for Contractors
How can roofing contractors win commercial bids?
Commercial roofing is unforgiving — the spec drives material choice, warranty length, and crew certification requirements. Miss one and you're out before bid day.
Trades inside Division 07
- • Roofing
- • Waterproofing
- • Insulation
- • Air & vapor barriers
What's in Division 07
Roofing (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, metal), waterproofing, dampproofing, insulation, air and vapor barriers, fireproofing, and joint sealants.
Why commercial roofing bids get disqualified
Manufacturer certification mismatch, missing warranty paperwork, wind uplift rating gaps, and FM Global compliance failures. Read the spec cover to cover.
How SMC runs this bid desk
Smart Movers Club operates an outsourced bid department for contractors in this division: we source qualified opportunities, run go/no-go qualification, review compliance and bonding requirements, coordinate the estimate, write and submit the proposal, and follow up after bid day.
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Frequently asked questions
What's Division 07 in CSI?
Thermal and moisture protection — roofing, waterproofing, insulation, air/vapor barriers, fireproofing, and sealants.
Why do roofers need manufacturer certification?
Most commercial roof systems require an installer certified by the manufacturer to issue the long-form warranty the spec demands.
Can BidEngine help roofing contractors?
Yes — it extracts roof area, insulation thickness, warranty requirements, and wind/FM ratings from the spec automatically.