November 2020 Blog Archive

Productivity vs. Efficiency - November 2020 Thu, Nov 19, 2020 Often, when reviewing operations with clients, I am asked, “Productivity and efficiency – aren’t they the same thing?” Read More

Springer-Peterson Roofing and Sheet Metal Wins Low Slope S.T.A.R. Award - November 2020 Tue, Nov 17, 2020 The Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an awards program designed by FRSA to recognize members' unique and outstanding projects. A panel evaluates the entries for inclusion and outstanding performance in each category. Read More

Generational Transfer - November 2020 Sun, Nov 15, 2020 You won’t live forever. We all know that; we just don’t want to admit it. Any company and, in particular, any small, closely held company, should have a succession plan in place long before it might be needed. Read More

Employee Onboarding - November 2020 Fri, Nov 13, 2020 Ever wonder why some companies continue to find new hires when you are offering the same rate of pay? Those companies fortunate enough to find and hire new employees know it’s important that a new hire feels like a team member from the beginning. Read More

BUR: Time-Tested Roof Systems with New Relevance - November 2020 Wed, Nov 11, 2020 The terms “sustainability,” “efficiency” and “green” (good for the environment) are very often used in our industry these days. The color of the roof can seem to be more important than how well it keeps water out or resists wind uplift and, just as i... Read More

Goodbye, Election! What Comes Next in the Florida Legislative Process - November 2020 Mon, Nov 09, 2020 If you are reading this article, we probably survived the 2020 General Election. Read More

Metal-Over-Metal Retrofit: Survive Economic Swings by Diversifying Your Business - November 2020 Sat, Nov 07, 2020 Every year about this time, my wife and I meet with our retirement advisor about what we should do with our IRA and 401k savings. Read More

FRSA Educational Foundation Endowment – One Roof and a Legacy - November 2020 Thu, Nov 05, 2020 During 2003, the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation Endowment was jump-started with a $25,000 Governor-level contribution from TAMKO Building Products. Read More

Florida’s New Employment Verification Law for the Construction Industry - November 2020 Tue, Nov 03, 2020 The Florida Legislature recently passed a new law that changes how employers must account for their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. Read More