Strategies for Navigating Risks in Roofing
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
In the construction industry, roofing stands out as a field laden with unique challenges and risks. From the heights at which workers operate to the unpredictability of the weather, roofing contractors must ... Read More
Concerns About the Proposed OSHA Walkaround Rule
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
As you may have heard, in August 2023 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule titled Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process. It would amend 29 CFR § 1... Read More
To a Prosperous 2024
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Happy New Year! I hope you had an enjoyable Christ-mas Season and were able to take some time off to relax. We all seem to come back from the holidays busier than when we left, and this year is no exception.
FRSA’s Roofing Day in Tallahassee i... Read More
Giving Back - FRSA Members Giving Back to the Community - December 2023
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Trademark Roofing Partners with Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
Trademark Roofing partnered with Habitat for Humanity to offer roofing assistance to a family in Cape Coral. Trademark Roofing donated and installed a new 5V-Crimp metal... Read More
Vinyl Roofing Systems High Performance Over a Long Life
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, Vinyl Roofing Division
Vinyl roofing membranes have permanently raised the bar in roofing specification and installation, offering a clean, quick, safe and affordable option to alternative roofing systems.
A s... Read More
The Art and Science of Roof Estimating
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
As a roofing industry veteran, I have come to realize that at the center of estimating lies a unique convergence of art and science. This duality should be a practical reality that shapes every aspect of o... Read More
Legislature Holds Special Session to Address Hurricane Recovery, War in Israel
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
The Legislature convened Special Session in early November, in order to address a variety of issues prior to the 2024 Regular Session. The Governor called legislators back to Tallahassee to take immediate action in four district areas: (1) hurricane ... Read More
Design Flaws and ASCE 7: What Every Contractor Must Know
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Consider this scenario: you have been hired to install a roof based on the specifications of a design professional. You follow those specifications to a tee and complete the job on time and on budget. However, months later, the roof collapses after a... Read More
What Gen Z Wants From Leaders
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Mark Athitakis, Contributing Editor, Associations Now
Like every younger generation, this one is testing tradition. But listening can spark new ideas for a healthier workplace. Recent research shows that Generation Z is starting to show some sway in... Read More
Florida Nuclear Auto Verdicts and Their Impact on the Commercial Auto Market
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Tyler Kocis, Surety and Risk Advisor, Furman Insurance
Florida has seen a sharp rise in high-dollar legal cases, known as “nuclear verdicts,” significantly affecting the legal and insurance climate. This article delves into the ramificat... Read More
