May 2019 Blog Archive

Wearables Can Improve Worker Health and Safety Sat, May 18, 2019 Karen L. Edwards, Director of Communications and Member Engagement, RT3 At this year’s International Roofing Expo, there was plenty to see on the show floor with technology being a key focus. In fact, the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) pr... Read More

The Definitive Guide to Disaster Planning Sat, May 18, 2019 Agility Recovery Between 2013 and 2018, Florida experienced a total of 1,291 severe weather events, including: 194 wind events in excess of 65 mph, 606 hail storms, 237 tropical storms, 246 tornadoes and 8 named hurricanes. If this makes you think t... Read More

Residential Roofing Considerations for Florida’s High-Wind Areas Sat, May 18, 2019 Chris Fisher, Manager of Solar Product Development & Marketing, CertainTeed Corporation Given its unique exposure to hurricanes and storms that spawn from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is no stranger to high-wind events... Read More

Problems and Pitfalls with Using Professional Employer Organizations or Working with Someone Who Does Sat, May 18, 2019 Mason Pokorny, Benjamin Briggs, and Phillip Lane While having a third-party handle your human resource and employee benefit needs may sound attractive, particularly if you are a small business, be sure to read between the lines when researching your... Read More

FRSA Brings the Roofing Industry to Our First Future Builders of America Summit Sat, May 18, 2019 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services Anyone involved in the roofing industry knows that the greatest challenge we face is attracting and maintaining a willing and qualified workforce. FRSA continues to a... Read More

AIR-OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Drones Thu, May 16, 2019 Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP Do you hear that buzzing on your jobsite? Despite your flawless work, that buzz is not the owner commentingon how well you installed their new roof. In the year 2019 and beyond, that buzz could be an OSHA i... Read More