Insurance and Energy: Emerging Purchase Drivers for Tile Roofing
Fri, May 09, 2025
John Campbell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eagle Roofing Products
Several years ago, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) partnered with Ducker Research and Consulting (now Ducker Carlisle) to conduct a study aimed at deepening the u... Read More
Are Pneumatic Driven Fasteners Adding to Construction Failures?
Fri, May 09, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Anyone doing a fair analysis of roof-related construction failures after high wind events knows that materials pulling through or over fasteners (pullthroughs), are often se... Read More
Forklift Safety: Essential Guidelines for a Safer Workplace
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Forklifts are indispensable in warehouses, construction sites and manufacturing facilities but they also pose significant risks if not operated safely. Implementing proper forklift saf... Read More
Mastering the Art of Closing: How to Build Trust and Win More Sales
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Vice President, Certified Contractors Network
In the world of home improvement sales, success isn’t about delivering a perfect sales pitch – it’s about building trust, understanding customer needs and offering soluti... Read More
Rooftop-Nesting Shorebirds and Seabirds in Florida
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Hailey Dedmon, Shorebird Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Many of Florida’s birds are imperiled due to habitat loss and disturbances to natural nesting habitat. Some species of seabirds and shorebirds regularly nest... Read More
The Building Commission, Legislature and Office of Insurance Regulation
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
The last several weeks have been extremely busy; maybe hectic would be a better word. We’re on the frontline on many issues – some that we’ve not faced bef... Read More
Identifying Effective Solutions for Tile Roof Installations
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Adrian Robledo, Director of Sales, ICP Group
Tile roofs are a common sight throughout Florida and ensuring their ability to withstand the state’s weather conditions depends on sourcing the right securement and underlayment technologies.
Throu... Read More
Asphalt Shingles – Around for the Long Haul
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Reed Hitchcock, Executive Vice President, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
Asphalt shingles have provided an effective, affordable and versatile roofing solution for decades and continued innovation will ensure it stays that way for generat... Read More
The Four Pillars of Roofing Business Excellence
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Running a successful roofing business involves much more than installing quality roof systems. It requires mastering business fundamentals, people management, risk mitigation and leadership development... Read More
