The Perils of Subcontractors and Workers’ Compensation
Sun, Jun 05, 2016
Brett Stiegel, Administrator, FRSA Self Insurers Fund, Inc.
You don’t have enough trained labor or time to complete all the jobs you have booked to complete. You may not have the expertise in a particular type of job and need help. The constru... Read More
FRSA Self Insurers Fund – Get the Most from Your Workers’ Comp Carrier
Wed, May 25, 2016
Since 1955, the FRSA Self Insurers Fund has been providing Workers’ Compensation insurance for the Florida roofing, sheet metal and air conditioning industries with quality services not found anywhere else in the industry. Four basic concepts s... Read More
Being Politically Active Important for You and Your Business
Wed, May 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
It’s campaign season again. It happens every two years. Every four years, we also get to pick a president and that always increases voter interest and turnout.
FRSA is active in Florida’s House and... Read More
Investing in Your Estimating Department
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Roland Miles, The Estimating Edge
A strong estimating department is at the core of most successful sub-contracting companies. Success or failure begins with the estimating process. Therefore, it is critical that you have a powerful estimating soluti... Read More
Cool Roofs 101
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Jeff Steuben, Executive Director, and Carolyn Richter, Communications Manager, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
When the weather gets hot outside, your building’s roof receives the brunt of the heat. Your roof’s ability to reflect and she... Read More
Five Key Technologies for Roofing Contractors
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Heidi Ellsworth, Ad Sales Rep, Florida Roofing Magazine and Owner of HJE Consulting Group
In today’s world where efficiency and precision take precedence, technology is a key component when it comes to doing business within the contracting com... Read More
Balance is the Key
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
As if all other problems in our great state have already been fixed, some of our politicians have decided to drum up a new “issue” to divert our attention from true difficulties that still need a lo... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction, Part II
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
This month’s article continues the discussion of OSHA’s new confined space standard. In order to better understand the new standard’s allocation of responsibility, it’s helpful to understa... Read More
Safety, the “Big Picture”
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Bill Coombs, Safety Consultant, FRSA-SIF
When I ask companies what is the first thought that comes to mind regarding safety, the answer is usually something like Fall Protection or OSHA Citations. Although these are important areas of concern, there... Read More
