Transformational Leadership
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Gary Cohen, Vice President, Certified Contractors Network
A roofing company, much like any other business, thrives or struggles based on the quality of its leadership. Roofing companies with strong, forward-thinking leaders tend to outperform the co... Read More
Licensed Roofing Contractor Requirements: What They Are and Why They Matter
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
I routinely get asked the question: Can I subcontract out roofing labor if I supervise it? The legal answer is no.
Understanding the Requirements
According to Florida Statute 489.105(3)(e), “Roofing... Read More
Future-Proofing Your Roofing Business for Long-Term Success
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Last month, we discussed the importance of adapting to economic fluctuations and improving operational efficiency in your roofing business. Now, we will focus on long-term strategies to help future-pro... Read More
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Demonstrate How Each Storm is Different
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Dealing with hurricanes is a fact of life for Floridians. Our attention turns to weather reports starting as early as June and with increasing frequency into September (hist... Read More
Seven Strategies for Minimizing Cyber Risks Within the Construction Industry
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Scott Fouts, Vice President, Risk Service Division, HUB International
The digital era has enabled the construction industry to integrate innovative technologies to boost efficiency and streamline operations. Today, even the most traditional construc... Read More
Reclassifying from Independent Contractor to Employee
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Seay Management Consultants
One of the key employment questions today is whether a person qualifies as an independent contractor or an employee. This has been a target issue by the Department of Labor (DOL) for the last several years. Independent co... Read More
Extension Cord Safety
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
Electrical extension cords are a tool often used in the construction industry, even when the condition of the cord is not completely acceptable. Extension cords are a vital device used ... Read More
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
