Developing the Next Generation of Roofing Estimators
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - October 2026
I have worked with roofing companies where nearly every significant estimate passed through one person. That estimator knew the customers, the systems, the crews, the production his... Read More
What to Expect for Metal Roofing in the 2026 Florida Building Code
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
Bo Copeland, Owner, Hogtown Roofing and Construction LLC - October 2026
The Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code takes effect December 31, 2026 and, while the tile and shingle trades have had the spotlight in most of the coverage so far, ... Read More
A Year Worth Celebrating
Tue, Sep 01, 2026
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director - September 2026
As FRSA’s fiscal year comes to a close on September 30, I’m pleased to report it has been another prosperous year for the Association – both financially and through successful pro... Read More
When a Roof Failure Becomes a Reputation Crisis
Tue, Jun 02, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - June 2026
A roof failure is never just a construction problem. For a roofing contractor, it can become a business, legal and a public relations problem almost immediately. In t... Read More
From Chaos to Systems: Why Documented Processes are the Foundation of a Business
Fri, May 15, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - May 2026
There is a moment that almost every growing roofing contractor recognizes. Business is good. Revenue is up. The phone is ringing. And somehow, despite all that s... Read More
Tariff Uncertainty and What Roofing Contractors Should Do
Wed, Apr 01, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - April 2026
The recent judicial curtailment of tariff actions issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has created a temporary sense of relief across... Read More
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
