Metal Deck 101 – Metal Deck Replacement
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Michael Polizzi, Sales Manager, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply
Replacing metal deck for a commercial roofing contractor can easily range from often to never. Regardless of frequency, most would agree that an open roof is not the best time for a crash cour... Read More
Not All Metal Roofing is Manufactured Equally
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Bo Copeland, Business Development Manager, Integrity Metals, a Beacon Building Supply Co.
It likely comes as no surprise that up to 20 percent of the Florida residential re-roof market is estimated to be metal roofing. With its weather resistance, a... Read More
2024 Legislative Session Report
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The 2024 Legislation Session saw the introduction of almost 3,000 proposed bills, the highest number in any previous session. For FRSA, it meant reviewing and tracking a few bills that were outside our normal sco... Read More
Adapting Roofing Operations to Economic Fluctuations
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In the roofing industry, adaptability is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity. Economic conditions fluctuate, impacting material prices, labor availability and client budgets. To stay compe... Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Noncompete BanFederal Judge Blocks Noncompete Ban
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you likely remember, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted in April to ban almost all noncompeteagreements. That ban was to take effect on September 4, 2024.
However, soon after the FTC issued that r... Read More
Florida Solar Energy Center Research
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
FRM Staff
Located in Cocoa, the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is the state’s premier energy research institution. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to advance research, development and education in solar energy, FSEC’s focu... Read More
Fasteners for Roofing Applications
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Mike Fulton, National Manager of Technical Training and Compliance, O’Hagin
Fasteners for roofing applications vary greatly depending on the type of roof covering being applied. In the below segment we will look at several different applicatio... Read More
Understanding Payment and Performance Bonds
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In the construction world, there are a variety of bonds and two of the most used on projects are payment and performance bonds. These two bonds often accompany each other but play different roles during con... Read More
The New 10-Day Contract Cancellation Clause to Repair or Replace a Roof
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
On the first of August, well before Tropical Storm Debby turned into Hurricane Debby, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-156 (Emergency Management – ... Read More
Strategic Growth in the Roofing Industry: Navigating the Path to Success
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
The roofing industry is witnessing rapid changes driven by technological advancements, evolving customer expectations and a dynamic labor market. For roofing contractors aiming to grow their businesses... Read More
