Why Benchmarking and Collaboration Drive Success
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN)
One of the most dangerous things a roofing contractor can do is operate in a vacuum. Many roofing company owners get so consumed with the day-to-day duties – estimati... Read More
Young Workers and Heat Illness
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Heat is a Serious Workplace Hazard
Young workers are an asset to the workforce. However, whether working indoors or outdoors, young workers may be more at risk for heat illness than other groups.
Why Are Young Workers at Risk?
Young workers approa... Read More
Where is the Windborne Debris Region? Why Does it Matter? Is it Going to Change?
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Under statute 553.844 Windstorm Loss Mitigation; Requirements for Roofs and Roof Opening Protection, Florida mandates that the Florida Building Commission develop and adopt ... Read More
Using Business Dashboards to Drive Strategic Roofing Decisions
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Experience has long been considered one of the best decision-making tool in the roofing industry. While hard-earned intuition remains valuable, it’s no longer enough to navigate today's fast-movi... Read More
Beating the Heat in Florida
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
Roofing contractors and crews in Florida face a yearly safety crisis driven by extreme heat. As temperatures climb well above 100°F and humidity presses past 70 percent, roofers laboring on... Read More
Mastering CCN’s 10-Step Conflict Resolution Process
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN)
As a roofing contractor, conflict with clients is almost inevitable. Even the most reputable contractors face frustrated homeowners who say things like, “Your crew di... Read More
FRSA and the Roofing Industry Being Heard as the 2026 FBC Takes Shape
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Our members’ ongoing desire to remain up to date on building code issues is a testament to their professionalism. Our representation at the June Florida Building Commi... Read More
Smart Sales Operations: Structuring Your Roofing Sales Team for Profit and Growth
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In many roofing companies, sales are often the least structured part of the business. While estimating, production and project management typically run on systems, sales are frequently left to personal... Read More
Navigating Immigration Challenges
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
Florida’s roofing sector continues to face a stubborn labor shortage as the state’s rapid growth collides with tightening federal enforcement and new state mandates on employment ve... Read More
