New Building Code for 2024
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
The new year is bringing more changes as a result of the Florida Building Code Eighth Edition going into effect. It also brings new challenges and opportunities for every... Read More
Industry Updates - February 2024
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Nationwide Protective Coatings Celebrates 60 Years
Nationwide Protective Coatings, a leader in the protective coatings industry, proudly commemorates its 60th Anniversary manufacturing in the USA, marking six decades of innovation, dedication and un... Read More
Elevating Roofing Excellence by Investing in Field Leadership
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
The landscape of the roofing industry is dynamic and challenging and as a contractor, you cannot overlook the significance of incorporating robust field leadership on your team. As the industry grapples with... Read More
2024 Legislative Priorities Emerge
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
As the Legislature gavels in for the 2024 Session, top priorities are emerging for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R – Naples) and Speaker of the House Paul Renner ... Read More
CTA Reporting Obligations – Are You Prepared?
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you are likely aware, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2021 and its requirements took effect on January 1, 2024. The goal of the CTA is to enforce transparency in business ownership and... Read More
Back Injury Prevention
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
The number one workplace safety problem in the nation as reported by OSHA is back injury. Back injuries can be very painful, result in long term or lifetime disabilities and can be exp... Read More
Industry Updates - January 2024
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
ICP Names New Senior Vice President of Sales
ICP Group has named Jason Fretz, a building and construction industry sales leader with more than 20 years of experience, as its new Vice President of Sales for Roofing & Waterproofing Retail and Dist... Read More
Wind Speeds
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Living in Florida, one gets a good handle on the wind speeds associated with hurricanes and other wind events but did you know that “wind speed” is not always... Read More
Strategies for Navigating Risks in Roofing
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
In the construction industry, roofing stands out as a field laden with unique challenges and risks. From the heights at which workers operate to the unpredictability of the weather, roofing contractors must ... Read More