Donate. Bid. Win. Enjoy the Auction Two Ways - June 2021
Mon, Jun 07, 2021
In May, the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation Trustees awarded $31,500 in industry scholarships (see page 51). Scholarships, continuing education seminars and industry research are made possible through Foundation membership and fundraising even... Read More
Change Orders and Managing Your Business - June 2021
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
It is easy and stress-free when you start your business by working for friends, making verbal agreements, doing great work and getting paid for it. But in the real world of construction, you better get a signed contract and be prepared to handle chan... Read More
2021 Session Recap – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - June 2021
Tue, Jun 01, 2021
In construction terms, the 2021 regular session concluded on-time and over budget. Lawmakers concluded their annual conference on April 30 and adjourned, sine die, with a special session on implementation of a renewed gaming compact looming. Read More
Virtual Roofing Day in D.C. 2021 - May 2021
Thu, May 13, 2021
Each year, Roofing Day in D.C. participants meet with members of Congress and congressional staff to discuss federal issues of importance to the roofing industry to speak with one voice. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, NRCA held the meetings virtually. Read More
Reasonable Financial Projections - May 2021
Tue, May 11, 2021
Over the years, I’ve not only prepared hundreds of financial projections but also reviewed hundreds prepared by others. That has given me an insight into the preparation, validity and use of such financial views of the future. In that regard, let me ... Read More
Importance of Project Handoffs - May 2021
Fri, May 07, 2021
Like specialists in every other aspect of construction, roofing contractors must know the importance of a smooth project handoff, so their crew does not get dragged back into a construction project they thought they had completed months earlier. Read More
Florida May Have a Flaw in its Roofing Code Armor - May 2021
Wed, May 05, 2021
During the FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Manual Review Committee meetings that started in 2018 and ran into 2020, an issue that was widely discussed concerned the load path required for roof coverings to resist uplift pressures an... Read More