Are Shingles Getting Nailed Unfairly?
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
Are you wondering if this is a misprint? Did he mean to say, "nailed improperly" instead of "unfairly." No, "getting nailed" refers to the recent negative narrative that asphalt shingles have had to endure, one that questions their resilience and lon... Read More
From Broken Windshields to Roofs: A Story of Innovation
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Murat Ozcan, CEO, Leadax Americas
Have you ever wondered about the fate of your broken windshield? Sure, the glass gets recycled, but what about that resilient film sandwiched between the laminated glass panels? It turns out that that film – p... Read More
Corporate Character
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Mitch Levin, CEO, Corporate Finance Solutions
A Wall Street Journal cartoon from 1969 showed an executive saying to his stockholders: “Even though your company faced spiraling labor costs, exorbitant interest rates and unconscionable governmen... Read More
Wind Uplift Translated into Test Methods
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
As building code revisions are being implemented in Florida, the number of comments on wind uplift testing seems to be increasing. With more attention focused on the perf... Read More
Industry Updates - March 2024
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Gulfeagle Leadership Promotions
Gulfeagle Supply announces changes in leadership as they continue to expand. Miriam Mata will be taking on an expanded leadership role as National Operations and Training Manager includes operations training, implemen... Read More
AIA Billing Guide for Roofing Contractors
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
Managing finances is as crucial as the physical work in roofing and construction and learning how to manage AIA Billing is part of the process. It refers to a standardized payment application method for prog... Read More
Recent Case Urges Caution with DBE Requirements
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
If you are familiar with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), you know it is intended to level the playing field for small businesses owned b... Read More
Roofing Day in Tallahassee
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
In mid-January, FRSA held the second annual Roofing Day in Tallahassee, where a small group of members visited the Capitol to speak with legislators. The event mirrored NRCA’s successful Roofing Day in D.C. S... Read More
FRSA Affiliate News - March 2024
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
Roofing Community Unites at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
In the heart of Tampa Bay, the West Coast Roofing Contractors Association’s (WCRCA) 7th Annual Sporting Clays Event unfolded as a resounding success last month. The picturesque Tampa Bay Spo... Read More
