Succeeding in Florida's Portable Rollformer-Based Business
Tue, Feb 03, 2026
Ken McLauchlan, National Sales Manager for Associations, Carlisle Architectural Metals - February 2026
The term “portable rollformer” can generate interesting discussions when you consider that the definition of portable is “able t... Read More
Changes in the 2026 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code
Mon, Feb 02, 2026
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - February 2026
At this stage in the development of the new 2026 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code, we have a good understanding of what will be changing at the end o... Read More
Best Practices for Roofing Collections
Tue, Jan 06, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - January 2026
Effective collections are the backbone of financial stability for any roofing contractor and in Florida’s highly competitive and hurricane‑driven market, the... Read More
2026: Familiar and Emerging Challenges
Mon, Jan 05, 2026
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - January 2026
I wrote my first column as FRSA’s Technical Director in January of 2018. It was titled " These Are Exciting Times for Our Industry." It discussed not on... Read More
Benefits of Equipment Maintenance
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
eMaint, A Fluke Reliability Brand - December 2025
Equipment maintenance is the process of ensuring that machinery, tools and other equipment continue to operate efficiently and safely. It involves regular inspection, testing, servicing and repair of... Read More
Finish Strong and Start Smart: Building Your 2026 Business Roadmap to Success
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - December 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, many roofing contractors are taking a deep breath and for good reason. This year has been challenging for much of our industry. Be... Read More
Florida’s Residential Reroof Market May Be on Life Support in Some Areas
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - December 2025
Over the last several months, I have spoken with several roofing contractors in different parts of the state who shared their concerns about a dwindling resi... Read More
Revenue Estimating Conference A Deeper Dive on Property Taxes
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson and FRSA Legislative Counsel - December 2025
In October, the Revenue Estimating Conference met to discuss the impact of several proposed changes to property taxes. The Conference discussed the methodologies used ... Read More
TPS & Parole Expirations: Previously Authorized Workers Losing Status
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - December 2025
Across the roofing industry, contractors are quietly facing a workforce issue with serious legal implications involving longtime employees who were previousl... Read More