Decoding Construction Drawings: The Essential Guide for Roofing Contractors
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
In the roofing industry, proficiency in reading blueprints is paramount, for estimating and for installation. However, a comprehensive understanding extends beyond the roof plan. It encompasses deciphering various components of blueprints like sectio... Read More
A Weak Link in Florida’s Roofing Underlayment Requirements
Sun, Oct 01, 2023
FRSA labored hard over the last three years to improve the underlayment code in Miami-Dade County. The Florida Building Commission approved new code over the opposition of Miami-Dade County building officials but the enforcement battle has yet to be ... Read More
Reasons for Florida to Go Solar
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
Florida is the Sunshine State and it’s not surprising that it’s ranked third for solar potential but only fourteenth in terms of rooftop solar installed. Solar installation is expected to double in the ... Read More
How to Recruit and Retain Construction Workers
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Every contractor will tell you that the labor shortage is one of the most critical issues facing the construction industry today. This issue has been worrisome for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the problem. In addition, recent immigratio... Read More
We'd Be Outraged
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Florida insurance companies have been pressing the industry to replace perfectly good roofs in order for a homeowner or business owner to maintain property insurance. The practice is not sustainable. The Florida legislature has taken steps to preserv... Read More
The Pivotal Role of Onsite Crew Leaders in Optimizing Production
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In the intricate world of project management, a dynamic orchestra of stakeholders collaboratively strives towards the ultimate goal – efficient production. One may wonder who wields the most subs... Read More
Tips for Construction Safety
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Omar Kaywan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Goose Insurance
Being a construction worker is one of the most dangerous and potentially fatal jobs. There are roughly 150,000 construction jobsite injuries each year with one in five deaths among U.... Read More
Post-Accident Workforce Drug Positivity for Marijuana at 25-Year High in 2022
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index Analysis Finds
In 2022, the percentage of employees in the general U.S. workforce testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident increased to its highest level in 25 years, according to a new ana... Read More
Fire Some Customers
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Mitch Levin, CEO, Corporate Finance Solutions
Here’s an outlandish suggestion: fire some of your customers. Most business executives and managers devote a significant amount of time to expanding their customer base by selling more products and... Read More
Unveiling the Cornerstone of Project Management: Efficient Project Planning
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Project planning, a cardinal aspect of project management, is an essential component in every phase of a roofing project. Take, for instance, when owners decide to build a new facility. They create a c... Read More
