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Roof Tarping Safety Thu, Apr 11, 2024 Reinforced plastic tarps, commonly called “Blue Roofs,” provide temporary protection for the roofs of homes and other buildings damaged during severe weather such as a hurricane or tornado. When employees access roofs to install these tar... Read More

Preventing Fatal Falls Thu, Apr 11, 2024 Jeremy Grimes, CSI, CDT, Strategic Roof Safety Specialist, FlashCo Since 2012, OSHA has enacted a Fall Prevention Campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about how falls from common hazards can be prevented. The campaign includes thr... Read More

Iguanas on Roofs? Thu, Apr 11, 2024 Michael Ronquillo, Owner, Humane Iguana Control Yes, it’s a common problem in Florida. Iguanas are some of the largest lizards found in the Americas, with their whiplike tail making up about half of that length. Like other reptiles, iguanas ar... Read More

Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals – Part One Wed, Apr 10, 2024 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Roofing projects are inherently distinct and frequently embody significant complexities. These endeavors often span considerable durations and require the mobilization of diverse resources such as personnel,... Read More

RCASF’s Educational Training Day Focused on Educating Workers Wed, Apr 10, 2024 Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director At the end of February, the Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) held their second annual educational training day at SOPREMA’s Pompano Beach training facility. There were 339 attendees, w... Read More

FRSA Notches Major Victories in 2024 Legislative Session Wed, Apr 10, 2024 Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson The Florida Legislature adjourned, sine die, from its 2024 regular session on Friday, March 8 at 2:25pm. Over the course of 60 days, legislators considered over 2,000 pieces of legislation, with 325 proposals ult... Read More

The Impact of Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry Wed, Apr 10, 2024 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP For years, employers in a myriad of industries have grappled with the requirements related to worker classification. Misclassification occurs when employers designate workers as independent contractors when... Read More

AIA Billing Guide for Roofing Contractors Sun, Mar 10, 2024 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Managing finances is as crucial as the physical work in roofing and construction and learning how to manage AIA Billing is part of the process. It refers to a standardized payment application method for prog... Read More

Recent Case Urges Caution with DBE Requirements Sun, Mar 10, 2024 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP If you are familiar with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), you know it is intended to level the playing field for small businesses owned b... Read More

Roofing Day in Tallahassee Sun, Mar 10, 2024 Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director In mid-January, FRSA held the second annual Roofing Day in Tallahassee, where a small group of members visited the Capitol to speak with legislators. The event mirrored NRCA’s successful Roofing Day in D.C. S... Read More

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