October 2022 Blog Archive

Giving Back - FRSA Members Giving Back to the Community - October 2022 Wed, Oct 26, 2022 FRSA is proud of the volunteer work completed by members in the industry and would like to share those projects as often as possible. If you have a community service project you’ve completed, please send it to Lisa Pate at lisapate@floridaroof.com. Read More

Are You Prepared for an Employment Audit? - October 2022 Mon, Oct 24, 2022 Your employee handbook is your fundamental employment document because it describes how you will handle work issues that arise with your employees. Read More

Financial Management for Your Roofing Business, Part One - October 2022 Fri, Oct 21, 2022 In simplest terms, financial management is using your company’s financial resources. Everyday decisions affect your company’s financial future, including operating cash and other assets such as equipment. Your decision to bid on a large project can s... Read More

Electrical Safety - October 2022 Wed, Oct 19, 2022 Each year, in the United States, about 700 workers get injured by electricity. In 2020, 126 workers died due to exposure to electricity. Read More

Proper Installation Procedures and Tools for Metal Roofing and Cladding Panels - October 2022 Mon, Oct 17, 2022 In the majority of roofing and cladding applications, metal panels are installed onto substructures. Although seemingly trivial, the selection of the correct tools and the application of proper installation procedures is paramount for the completion ... Read More

If You're Not Concerned, You May Not Be Paying Attention - October 2022 Fri, Oct 14, 2022 It seems lately that I cannot escape the obvious subject for this column – insurance. As much as I would like to cover something like a new roof installation method, the property insurance issue and the interaction with the roofing industry, as well ... Read More

FRSA - 100 Years Strong - October 2022 Wed, Oct 12, 2022 Throughout 2022, this column will recap some of FRSA’s rich history, through accounts from meeting minutes and a published book called FRSA The First Half Century. Read More

Primary Election Sends Dozens of Legislatures to Tallahassee - October 2022 Mon, Oct 10, 2022 Florida held a successful primary election in August, setting the stage for the November General Election. Read More

How Changes to Globalization Are Impacting the Supply Chain - October 2022 Fri, Oct 07, 2022 If you have purchased materials or done any consumer shopping lately, you know the supply chain is being strained. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the supply chain hard, as manufacturing slowed and transportation suffered interruptions. And now, the Russia... Read More

Industry Updates - October 2022 Wed, Oct 05, 2022 Updates in the roofing industry for October 2022. Read More