Brand Ambassadors
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Heidi J. Ellsworth, Owner, RoofersCoffeeShop and HJE Consulting
Sitting in a recent roofing association meeting, I found myself visiting with colleagues about the importance of building ongoing relationships in the industry. One woman... Read More
Giving Back
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
FRM
After a devasting apartment fire, Gainesville resident Thine Strawder is ready to sleep under a new roof. Strawder, a single mother of eight and grandmother of 14, lived in her Gainesville apartment for 28 years. She was hear... Read More
Evaluating Contract Profitability, Part 2
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Last month in part one, we covered the business language, Accounting. We discussed accounting systems, percentage of completion and over-under billings. In this month’s article, we... Read More
The Dos and Don'ts of Ladder Safety
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Matt Savin, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in the construction industry and many of them happen to be from ladders. There are many ways a person can... Read More
No OSHA Penalty Increases in 2023
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
FRM
The Senate decided not to impose the quadruple financial penalties passed by the House of Representatives in August 2022, that would have raised the maximum penalty to $700,000 per alleged violation. This is good news for con... Read More
Selecting the Right Fastener of Resist Corrosion
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
Josh Krohn, Engineering Services Manager, Triangle Fastener Corp.
Since a completely corrosion free fastener does not exist, select a fastener that is as durable as the members it is fastening.
Corrosion can be placed into two categories,... Read More
Benefits of Roof Coatings
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
R.M Lucas Inc., and the Roof Coating Manufacturers Association
Roof coatings are applied to low slope roofs on residential, commercial and industrial buildings to extend the life of a roof by preventing water, chemical or physical damage, ... Read More
Current and Coming Changes to the "25% Rule"
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc., and FRSA Director of Technical Services
Recently, the Florida Legislature, as part of SB-4D, added an exception to the sections of the Florida Building Code (FBC) which are often referred to as&nbs... Read More
Industry Updates
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
Integrity Metals Hires Bo Copeland as Business Development ManagerIntegrity Metals of Vero Beach, Fla. has named Bo Copeland as its new Business Development Manager, where he will play a critical role in the company... Read More
February Special Session Update
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The Florida Legislature convened in February for a special session on a variety of topics such as continued hurricane relief, establishing a statewide prosecutor for election crimes, immigration enforcement, ... Read More
Documents That Reduce Risk
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
The first quarter is a great time to take a look at your company’s current operating procedures and documentation. Many roofing contractors focus solely on top line sales with limited a... Read More
Tile Underlayment – Where We Are and How We Got Here
Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner of Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services
Changes in roofing underlayment requirements have evolved in dramatic ways over the last several decades, particularly when it comes to tile ... Read More
