FRSA Notches Major Victories in 2024 Legislative Session
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The Florida Legislature adjourned, sine die, from its 2024 regular session on Friday, March 8 at 2:25pm. Over the course of 60 days, legislators considered over 2,000 pieces of legislation, with 325 proposals ult... Read More
The Impact of Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
For years, employers in a myriad of industries have grappled with the requirements related to worker classification. Misclassification occurs when employers designate workers as independent contractors when... Read More
Industry Updates - April 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Gulf Coast Supply Promotes Senior Leadership
Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, the trusted name for metal roofing for over 25 years, announced the promotion of three company executives.
Shawn Kirk, who has served as Vice President of Operation... Read More
Are Shingles Getting Nailed Unfairly?
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
Are you wondering if this is a misprint? Did he mean to say, "nailed improperly" instead of "unfairly." No, "getting nailed" refers to the recent negative narrative that asphalt shingles have had to endure, one that questions their resilience and lon... Read More
Wind Uplift Translated into Test Methods
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
As building code revisions are being implemented in Florida, the number of comments on wind uplift testing seems to be increasing. With more attention focused on the perf... Read More
Industry Updates - March 2024
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Gulfeagle Leadership Promotions
Gulfeagle Supply announces changes in leadership as they continue to expand. Miriam Mata will be taking on an expanded leadership role as National Operations and Training Manager includes operations training, implemen... Read More
AIA Billing Guide for Roofing Contractors
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
Managing finances is as crucial as the physical work in roofing and construction and learning how to manage AIA Billing is part of the process. It refers to a standardized payment application method for prog... Read More
Recent Case Urges Caution with DBE Requirements
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
If you are familiar with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), you know it is intended to level the playing field for small businesses owned b... Read More
Roofing Day in Tallahassee
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
In mid-January, FRSA held the second annual Roofing Day in Tallahassee, where a small group of members visited the Capitol to speak with legislators. The event mirrored NRCA’s successful Roofing Day in D.C. S... Read More
FRSA Affiliate News - March 2024
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Roofing Community Unites at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
In the heart of Tampa Bay, the West Coast Roofing Contractors Association’s (WCRCA) 7th Annual Sporting Clays Event unfolded as a resounding success last month. The picturesque Tampa Bay Spo... Read More
