Auction Starts July 7 - Donate an Item Now
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
This year’s Foundation Auction runs July 7-14 online and July 12-14 at FRSA’s Annual Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort. The online format means you can bid and win from anywhere. To register, text FRSA to 243725 f... Read More
Farewell to Mike Reed, CPA
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
After 31 years working as FRSA’s Controller and General Manager, Mike Reed, CPA, is retiring. It was a bittersweet moment during the April Board and Committee meetings as members wished Mike fa... Read More
Governor DeSantis Lands Long-Sought Immigration Reform Bill
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinsonAs a candidate for Governor in 2018, Ron DeSantis made crackdown on illegal immigration a central campaign issue and a top priority for his future administration. As we know, Governor DeSantis won&nb... Read More
Industry Update - June 2023
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Duro-Last Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Florida Duro-Last has opened a new manufacturing facility in Largo, making it their seventh facility. Operations at the 16,000-square-foot building will manufacture Duro-Last cust... Read More
Creating a ChatGPT Policy for Your Business
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLPHave you tried out ChatGPT, Bard or any other AI writing platforms? Initially, their potential might make us excited and eager to see what mundane tasks we can simplify. Is it possible to repla... Read More
Avoiding the Landfill - The Recycling of PVC Roof Membranes
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Vinyl Roofing Division IntroductionFor more than 50 years, durable, highly engineered, light-colored vinyl roofing membranes have cooled and protected buildings in climates around the world.&nbs... Read More
2023 FRSA Convention & Expo Premium Sponsors
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Platinum Sponsor • Atlas Roofing CorporationAtlanta, GA • cpruitt@atlasroofing.com • www.atlasroofing.comAtlas Roofing Corporation is a customer-oriented manufacturer of asphalt shingles, underlayments and roofing system accessori... Read More
Michael McEnany, President, McEnany Roofing, Inc.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
FRSA Member Profile How did you get started in the roofing industry?In 1984, I went to work on the roof for Pritts, Inc. out of Ft. Lauderdale and, within a short period of time, went into sales and estimating. After two years, we star... Read More
Giving Back - Carlisle Construction Materials
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
Carlisle Construction Materials, headquartered in Carlisle, Penn., announced the donation of over 18,800 pairs of socks to communities in need. Socks are the number one most requested item at shelters around the country, with over... Read More
Decision-Making During Volatile Conditions, Part 1
Tue, Jun 20, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group One of the most difficult management skills to learn in the roofing industry is using market cycles and changes in volume to your advantage. Roofing and construction are highly cycli... Read More
Water or Electrolyte Enchancement
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurers Fund With temperatures rising and the humidity that comes with most days, it’s important that your employees stay well hydrated before, during and after work hours. OSHA r... Read More
Slope and Design as Defined by OSHA
Sun, Jun 18, 2023
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurers FundMany articles written about fall protection discuss the slope of the roof and occasionally the width of the building when determining what type of fall protection can be used. A ... Read More
How Long Are You Required to Keep Employee Records?
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive DirectorEmployee record keeping is one of those necessary evils that can be tedious and time consuming, especially if you are trying to run a business while ensuring required documents on new hires are filed o... Read More
Mitigation and Inspections Forms - To Sign or Not to Sign
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical ServicesIt seems as though the requests for roofing contractors to attest to certain facts or opinions in writing continue to increase with each year. Whether it... Read More
Hurricanes and Storms Are Coming
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Robin Anderson, Technical and Strategy Development Manager, Westlake Royal Roofing SolutionsAs the Earth continues to warm, the effects of climate change become an increasing threat to homeowners in Florida. Among the concerns are hurricane... Read More
Industry Updates - May 2023
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
DuPont Teldar Partners with SPE Foundation to Sponsor Educational Events
DuPont Tedlar, the global leader in technology-based materials and solutions, recently signed with SPE Foundation to sponsor various events and support the Found... Read More
New OSHA Policy Offers Protections to Immigrant Workers
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese LLP
When undocumented workers witness workplace safety issues, they may be hesitant to speak up. After all, if they sound the alarm and draw attention to themselves, they could be subject to deportation, ... Read More
