Construction and Fair Labor Standards Are You Compliant?
Fri, Dec 20, 2019
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
Located under the federal jurisdiction of the Department of Labor (DOL), the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with respect to private employment. FLSA establ... Read More
Employee Hiring Tips
Fri, Dec 20, 2019
Rick Blystone, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
One of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today is the lack of skilled labor. While finding employees may be a challenge, finding the right employees for your organization can be even ... Read More
Warranties: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Jared Pearce, Technical Services Manager, Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing
After their new roofs are installed, customers enjoy the peace of mindthat comes with a roof warranty. For contractors who install the roofs,warranties are v... Read More
Does the Building Code Apply to Mobile Homes?
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
Clayton Osteen, Cotney Construction Law
A mobile home, commonly referred to as a manufactured home, is a transportable prefabricated structure that is situated in one location and used as a permanent living accommodation. A common point of confusion... Read More
Tricks & Treats in Tallahassee
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Chris Dawson, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
The days are getting shorter and (hopefully) the temperature will begin to drop as well. It’s officially fall in Florida! That means a number of things, including college football tailgates, little ghouls... Read More
Ladder Safety, One Rung at a Time
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Jamie Wetherington, Safety and Health Manager, Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Even the thought of climbing a ladder can be scary for some people. The potential for falls and serious injury is enough for many homeowners to leave th... Read More
FRSA Hires Chris Dawson as New Legislative Counsel
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
After 26 years serving FRSA and the industry, Cam Fentriss has retired, leaving behind a legacy of protecting licensed contractors, supporting workers’ comp reform and taking on the bad guys. When Cam announc... Read More
8 Ways Drones and Changing Construction
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
Ethan Smith, Equipment Trader
More than any other industry, drones are being put to use on constructionworksites, with drone use surging by 239 percent from 2017 to 2018.Infrastructure work now makes up 35.5 percent of professional ... Read More
New Revenue Stream: Gutter Guards
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
Ronald Erkes, Owner, Erkes Associates
Selling and installing gutter guards is an untapped revenue stream for roofers. Think of the logic. You're on the roof doing an inspection to prepare an estimate. Simply look down into the existing gutters to se... Read More
Check These Red Flags to See if You are in Trouble and Don't Even Know It!
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Bill Kinnard, President & CEO, Gandy & Associates
Business failure is not an overnight occurrence. The process of going out of business is gradual, often taking three to four years, and most don't even realize they are in trouble ... until i... Read More
