September 2025 Blog Archive

Why Benchmarking and Collaboration Drive Success Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) One of the most dangerous things a roofing contractor can do is operate in a vacuum. Many roofing company owners get so consumed with the day-to-day duties – estimati... Read More

Young Workers and Heat Illness Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Heat is a Serious Workplace Hazard Young workers are an asset to the workforce. However, whether working indoors or outdoors, young workers may be more at risk for heat illness than other groups. Why Are Young Workers at Risk? Young workers approa... Read More

How To Protect Your Business and Treat Employees Fairly When Conducting a Group Layoff Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Seay Management Consultants If your company is facing the need to cut costs or restructure, a group layoff may be a necessary solution. Conducting a group layoff is a challenging and sensitive process for any business. It is important to treat emplo... Read More

Where is the Windborne Debris Region? Why Does it Matter? Is it Going to Change? Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director Under statute 553.844 Windstorm Loss Mitigation; Requirements for Roofs and Roof Opening Protection, Florida mandates that the Florida Building Commission develop and adopt ... Read More

Using Business Dashboards to Drive Strategic Roofing Decisions Tue, Sep 02, 2025 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group Experience has long been considered one of the best decision-making tool in the roofing industry. While hard-earned intuition remains valuable, it’s no longer enough to navigate today's fast-movi... Read More

Beating the Heat in Florida Tue, Sep 02, 2025 Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese Roofing contractors and crews in Florida face a yearly safety crisis driven by extreme heat. As temperatures climb well above 100°F and humidity presses past 70 percent, roofers laboring on... Read More