Benchmark, Inc.

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

At Benchmark, giving back is personal. Through our Benchmark Cares program, employees who hit a milestone anniversary get to choose a nonprofit close to their heart, and we make a donation in their name.

So far this year, our team made some incredible choices:
Wisconsin Veterans Network, Austin Strong Foundation, Huntington's Disease Society of America, Wounded Warrior Project, National Parks Foundation, local 4-H Program, Special Olympics Iowa, and the Wisconsin Humane Society.

No corporate list. No assigned causes. Just real people giving to what matters most to them.

That is who we are. 💙

Happy National Nonprofit Day to every organization making a difference today. We are proud to stand behind the causes our people care about most.

08/14/2026

👀 We showed up to do an inspection, and apparently someone got there first. This praying mantis had a LOT to say and zero fear about saying it.

What is going through their mind right now? 🤔

👇 Drop your best caption below!

08/07/2026

Still haven't caught up on season one of Facilities Forward? No worries, it's not going anywhere.

The season walks through the real decisions behind pavement management: why pavement fails gradually instead of all at once, why "we'll fix it next year" gets expensive fast, and how organizations move from reactive repairs to programs that actually hold up at scale.

Summer is the perfect time to binge it. Every episode is under 20 minutes, easy to fit into a lunch break, a commute, or an afternoon outside. You can't beat that.

Listen to the full season here: https://bit.ly/45fR2G1

07/24/2026

Way to go, Ben! 👏
Benchmark is proud to support great organizations like United Way of East Central Iowa that are making a difference in our community.

At United Way of East Central Iowa, we believe strong communities don't happen by accident. They are built when people come together and help one another to transform East Central Iowa and change the story for our friends and neighbors.

One of those people is Ben Fiedler, who is a member of our Campaign Cabinet and a recent Board Orientation & Leadership Development (BOLD) graduate. Check out his "why" for supporting UWECI and giving back to his community! 👇🏼

07/16/2026

Episode 12 is now live: We are closing out our first podcast season by looking ahead at where pavement management is going next.
In this season finale of Facilities Forward, we explore the trends shaping the future of how organizations plan, fund, and protect their pavement assets.
We discuss:
- Data-driven planning that turns insight into action
- Long-term partnerships that create stability and trust
- The evolving expectations placed on consultants
- What broader asset conversations will look like in future seasons
The key takeaway: The future of pavement management is proactive, collaborative, and program-driven.
Whether you manage a single site or an entire portfolio, this episode offers a forward-looking view of what comes next, and how to prepare for it.
Listen Now:
Our Website: https://bit.ly/4bGgHLs
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4wKydGJ
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4bGgKa6

07/15/2026

📣 We're growing, and we're looking for someone to grow with us.

Benchmark is excited to announce a brand-new role on our team: Marketing Coordinator, based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

As we continue expanding our national brand presence and deepening our impact in the B2B market, we're building the team to match that momentum. This new position bridges creative strategy with ex*****on and will help us tell the Benchmark story to facilities managers and owners across the country.

We're looking for someone who is:
✅ Hungry to take ownership and drive results
✅ Skilled in digital marketing, HubSpot, and content creation
✅ A natural collaborator who thrives in a fast-moving environment
✅ Excited about B2B marketing and building something that lasts

If you're a marketer ready to make a real impact at a company that leads with integrity, accountability, and relationships – we'd love to meet you.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://hubs.ly/Q04pC0gF0

07/04/2026

Freedom to build. Freedom to grow. Freedom to set the bar higher. 🇺🇸

On this 4th of July, we're celebrating the spirit of ambition – the founders, the dreamers, and the doers who never stop raising their benchmark.

From our team to yours, happy Independence Day. 🎆

07/02/2026

Episode 11 is now live: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

In this episode of Facilities Forward, we paint the future state for mature organizations and explore the traits that separate strong pavement programs from the rest.

We look at what successful organizations have in common:
• A steady data cadence that keeps decisions grounded
• Funding alignment that matches dollars to long-term needs
• Internal coordination that keeps teams moving together

No prescriptive checklists here. Instead, we focus on the real patterns of success we see across organizations that manage pavement well over time.

Listen to Episode 11:

Our Website: https://bit.ly/4oZwWsH

Spotify: https://bit.ly/3TfRf9a

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4oZwYkj

06/18/2026

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟬, 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! Managing pavement at one site is one challenge. Managing it across an entire portfolio is another.

In this episode of Facilities Forward, we explore what changes when you shift from site-level thinking to enterprise strategy, and why portfolio thinking leads to better outcomes.

We discuss:
• How prioritization helps you focus resources where they matter most
• Why visibility across your portfolio drives smarter decisions
• How alignment across teams and leadership levels keeps everyone moving together
• What it takes to manage pavement as part of a broader portfolio

If you are responsible for pavement across multiple sites, this episode offers practical insight into making decisions that scale.

Listen on Your Preferred Platform:

Our Website: https://bit.ly/44lEhcg

Spotify: https://bit.ly/3SOlofz

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/43JKlev

06/12/2026

This industry works hard every day of the year. Today, we take a moment to enjoy what we've built together. Whether your team is marking the week with a virtual meeting (like us), a cookout, a crew photo, or a well-earned lunch, you deserve it. Happy from all of our Roof Consultants and supporting teams at Benchmark! 🎉

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