2023 Convention & Expo FAQs
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
What is the Convention? FRSA’s Convention and Expo run concurrently and have been an annual event for 101 years. This year’s Convention consists of educational seminars, auction, golf, fishing, clay and pistol shooting... Read More
NRCA's Roofing Day in D.C.
Sun, Jul 02, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive DirectorIn mid-April, approximately 28 people from Florida attended NRCA’s Roofing Day in D.C. for in-person meetings with members of Congress. Our group was part of over 220 participants from aroun... Read More
Technical Thoughts
Sun, Jul 02, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical AdvisorHave you ever wondered why the Florida Building Code and the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade County) exist? How do they compare with building codes in th... Read More
Steep Slope Underlayment Changes in the FBC 8th Edition
Sat, Jul 01, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc and FRSA Director of Technical Services Most of the underlayment requirements outlined in the new 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2023), other than those in the HVHZ (High Veloci... Read More
Auction Starts July 7 - Donate an Item Now
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
This year’s Foundation Auction runs July 7-14 online and July 12-14 at FRSA’s Annual Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort. The online format means you can bid and win from anywhere. To register, text FRSA to 243725 f... Read More
Farewell to Mike Reed, CPA
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
After 31 years working as FRSA’s Controller and General Manager, Mike Reed, CPA, is retiring. It was a bittersweet moment during the April Board and Committee meetings as members wished Mike fa... Read More
Governor DeSantis Lands Long-Sought Immigration Reform Bill
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinsonAs a candidate for Governor in 2018, Ron DeSantis made crackdown on illegal immigration a central campaign issue and a top priority for his future administration. As we know, Governor DeSantis won&nb... Read More
Industry Update - June 2023
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Duro-Last Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Florida Duro-Last has opened a new manufacturing facility in Largo, making it their seventh facility. Operations at the 16,000-square-foot building will manufacture Duro-Last cust... Read More
Creating a ChatGPT Policy for Your Business
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
Have you tried out ChatGPT, Bard or any other AI writing platforms? Initially, their potential might make us excited and eager to see what mundane tasks we can simplify. Is it possible to replace some sales... Read More
