August 2026 Blog Archive

The Real Costs of Replacing a New Roof Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - September 2026 I think we can agree that all roofs need to be replaced eventually. Exposure to the elements will make it necessary. I want to focus on when a new roof... Read More

Building Better Cost History: The Foundation of Accurate Roofing Estimates Mon, Aug 31, 2026 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - September 2026 I have sat in more than a few project closeout meetings where everyone knew the job had missed its expected margin but no one could agree on why. Accounting had the final number. ... Read More

Property Tax Update Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Kylee Bo, Government Affairs Advisor, GrayRobinson September 2026 As you may recall, the Florida Legislature convened a special session on property tax reform in late May and early June, ultimately passing House Joint Resolution 1F (HJR 1F) and... Read More

Why Every Florida Roofing Contractor Needs a Strong Qualifier Agreement Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - September 2026 In Florida, a contractor’s license does more than satisfy an administrative requirement. It provides the legal foundation that allows a roofing compan... Read More

Lightning Safety in the Workplace Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Jorge Castanon, Safety Rep, FRSA-SIF - August 2026 Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful and unpredictable hazards. It often occurs with little warning and the risks are frequently underestimated. Each year, workers are injured or killed ... Read More

Diversification vs. Domination: Should You Niche Down or Branch Out? Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - August 2026 At some point in the life of most roofing companies, a growth question emerges that feels deceptively simple: should you keep doing what you are doing but bet... Read More

A Roofing Perspective on the New FBC Corrosion Resistance Requirements Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - August 2026 As promised, I’m back with another update in a series of Florida Building Code (FBC) 9th Edition (2026) roofing-related code change articles. The new cod... Read More

The Overhead Trap: Why Revenue Growth Doesn’t Always Create Profit Mon, Aug 24, 2026 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - August 2026 One of the biggest misconceptions in the roofing industry is that a larger company is automatically a stronger company. I’ve learned over the years that the two don’t always g... Read More

Lacking Challengers, Several Florida Legislators Skip Elections Tue, Aug 11, 2026 Kylee Bo, Government Affairs Advisor, GrayRobinson - August 2026 The qualifying deadline for the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives concluded on June 12, 2026. Several incumbents were automatically reelected after no candid... Read More

Recent Immigration Rulings: What Roofing Contractors Need to Know Fri, Aug 07, 2026 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - August 2026 The United States Supreme Court recently issued two immigration decisions that should get the attention of roofing contractors. Although neither case was writt... Read More