RCASF’s Educational Training Day Focused on Educating Workers
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
At the end of February, the Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) held their second annual educational training day at SOPREMA’s Pompano Beach training facility. There were 339 attendees, w... Read More
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
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
OSHA Visits Your Jobsite – Now What?
Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just arrived at one of your jobsites. Visits from OSHA are rarely a “congratulations for doing a great job.” In... Read More
Workplace and Jobsite Housekeeping
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
FRSA Self Insurers Fund
We all know that a sure way to keep your workplace safe and organized is through a good housekeeping policy. Housekeeping refers to routine cleaning and organizing of the workplace. As housekeeping is an ongoing safety practi... 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
