How Surety Bonds Have a Role with Roofing Companies
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Brad Bush, Senior Vice President, HUB International Florida
Surety bonds are a common risk management tool in the construction industry and no less relevant to roofing contractors than other types of contractors and subcontractors. In Florida, roofe... Read More
Roofing in Florida’s Summer
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
How hot is it out there today? Summer is in full swing in Florida, so the sun is out, it will probably rain a little and roofing is full speed ahead. The economy is playi... Read More
Florida Legislation Requires New Language in Roofing Contracts
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In May 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law and among them was HB 939. This bill addresses several consumer protection concerns, including agreements between residential property ow... Read More
Updates on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Efforts
Fri, Aug 09, 2024
Employers know that working in the heat can be a health hazard, especially with summer temperatures already here. Workers in several industries can be affected, so OSHA continues to review and adapt its standards.
On May 19, the Small Business Assoc... Read More
Leading from the Front Lines
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
A crew leader (foreman), superintendent or project manager is usually promoted to supervisory positions based on technical skills. However, essential management, leadership and administrative skills ar... Read More
Heat Safety is the Employer's Priority this Summer
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurers Fund Safety Consultant
Every year, many workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. OSHA currently has a Heat Illness Prevention campaign across the country to focus on heat h... Read More
Continuing FRSA’s Legacy of Sharing Roofing Knowledge
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
From all reports, FRSA’s 102nd Convention and Expo was a tremendous success with the number of attendees, exhibiters, booked rooms, trade show booths and seminars at a... Read More
Operational Excellence and the Future of Your Business
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
As the summer of 2024 is getting into full swing, it brings an excellent opportunity to assess your business and look to the future. Does it take a chaotic event for you to realize it is time to make signifi... Read More
Florida Votes 2024 – Part One: Florida Democrats Seeking a Comeback
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
Note: This is the first in a two-part series outlining the efforts by Florida’s Democrats and Republicans to shape the 2024 election cycle. This month, we will take a look at the Florida Democrats’ pl... Read More
New Legislation Mandates One-Year Warranty on New Construction
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Co-written by Trent Cotney and Carter Pope
Every builder wants to complete a home that is move-in ready and defect-free. New legislation, signed into law by Governor DeSantis, requires all newly constructed homes to carry a one-year builder’s ... Read More
