Delegate or Do It Yourself?
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Mitch Levine, CEO, Corporate Finance Solutions
Most companies’ founders are responsible for the majority, if not all, of the management responsibilities, as well as some of the production, service or administrative responsibilities. There&rsqu... Read More
FRSA and BOAF Partner to Bring Roofing Code Updates to Industry Professionals
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services
As the end of the year approaches and we start filling next year’s calendar, it is a good time to revisit what has been accomplished this year. In particul... Read More
Beyond the Blueprint: Navigating Project Specifications
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In last month’s article, “Decoding Construction Drawings: The Essential Guide for Roofing Contractors,” we highlighted the principal role of blueprints for roofing contractors. Howeve... Read More
Tallahassee Tidbits
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The Legislature is slowly preparing for the 2024 Regular Session and October saw the commencement of committee weeks with a slew of agency reports and budget forecast updates. Bill drafts are starting to trickl... Read More
Protecting Your Job Sites During Hurricane Season
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In August, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida and caused serious damage to parts of the Gulf Coast. Although its wrath could have been worse, it serves as a reminder that hurricane season is still in... Read More
Industry Updates - November 2023
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
CORE Roofing Systems Has Acquired McCurdy-Walden Inc.
Founded in 1986, McCurdy-Walden, a roofing contractor serving North Florida, has been acquired by CORE Roofing Systems. McCurdy-Walden is a full-service roofing contractor that provides roof repl... Read More
Florida Solar Incentives 2023 Tax Credits & Rebates
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Lora Novak, Senior Editor, Today’s Homeowner
Florida’s nickname is the Sunshine State and it’s not surprising that it’s one of the country’s most popular states for solar power, according to the Solar Energy Industries ... Read More
Florida Solar Incentives 2023 Tax Credits & Rebates
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Lora Novak, Senior Editor, Today’s Homeowner
Florida’s nickname is the Sunshine State and it’s not surprising that it’s one of the country’s most popular states for solar power, according to the Solar Energy Industries ... Read More
Reasons for Florida to Go Solar
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
Florida is the Sunshine State and it’s not surprising that it’s ranked third for solar potential but only fourteenth in terms of rooftop solar installed. Solar installation is expected to double in the ... Read More
What Gen Z Wants From Leaders
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Mark Athitakis, Contributing Editor, Associations Now
Like every younger generation, this one is testing tradition. But listening can spark new ideas for a healthier workplace. Recent research shows that Generation Z is starting to show some sway in... Read More
Building Risk Categories
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Have you ever wondered why hurricane shelters protect you better than your home in the event of a hurricane? One of the main reasons that municipal buildings and hospital... Read More
Upcoming Solar Panel Changes in the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)
Tue, Nov 07, 2023
The new 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code (FBC) includes a few changes to sections that cover Solar Energy Systems. They are fairly limited in their scope but they do present an opportunity to review. In this article, we will examine re... Read More
Establish a Legacy of Giving with FRSA Foundation Endowment
Wed, Nov 01, 2023
Looking back over the history of the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation, much has been accomplished. Thanks to the generous donations of many in the industry, the Foundation presents roofing specific continuing education seminars and awards sch... Read More
