August 2024 Blog Archive

How Surety Bonds Have a Role with Roofing Companies Sun, Aug 25, 2024 Brad Bush, Senior Vice President, HUB International Florida Surety bonds are a common risk management tool in the construction industry and no less relevant to roofing contractors than other types of contractors and subcontractors. In Florida, roofe... Read More

Roofing in Florida’s Summer Sun, Aug 25, 2024 Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor How hot is it out there today? Summer is in full swing in Florida, so the sun is out, it will probably rain a little and roofing is full speed ahead. The economy is playi... Read More

The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections Sun, Aug 25, 2024 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code’s requirements. ... Read More

Florida Legislation Requires New Language in Roofing Contracts Sat, Aug 24, 2024 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP In May 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law and among them was HB 939. This bill addresses several consumer protection concerns, including agreements between residential property ow... Read More

Updates on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Efforts Fri, Aug 09, 2024 Employers know that working in the heat can be a health hazard, especially with summer temperatures already here. Workers in several industries can be affected, so OSHA continues to review and adapt its standards. On May 19, the Small Business Assoc... Read More