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Consequential Tasks Assigned by the Legislature Lay Ahead for the Florida Building Commission and the Industry Tue, Jul 07, 2026 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - July 2026 Is the Legislature the Best Forum for Modifying the Building Code? Florida’s building code is produced and published over a three-year cycle. The upcoming... Read More

Managing Growth Without Losing Control: The Hidden Risks of a Full Backlog Tue, Jul 07, 2026 John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - July 2026 For most roofing contractors, a strong backlog is a welcome sight. It means work is sold, crews are busy and revenue is coming through the door. After all, most companies spend a great deal... Read More

Florida Property Taxes Tue, Jul 07, 2026 Kylee Bo, Government Affairs Advisor, GrayRobinson - July 2026 In May, the Governor issued a proclamation convening the Florida Legislature in special session focused on property tax reform. The Legislature met in June to consider two related measur... Read More

Rain, Underlayment and Jobsite Access: Safety and Legal Protection for Roofing Contractors Tue, Jul 07, 2026 Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - July 2026 Rain creates obvious challenges for roofing contractors but one of the most dangerous conditions on a roofing project is not always the rain itself. The greater hazar... Read More

The Owner’s Trap: How to Stop Being the Most Important Person in Your Company Mon, Jul 06, 2026 Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - June 2026 You built your roofing company from nothing. You learned the trade, won the jobs, solved the problems and kept the trucks moving. Your name is on the door, your... Read More

If We Were Playing Jeopardy... Mon, Jul 06, 2026 Tim Stephens, Vice President, Architectural Sheet Metal - June 2026 If we were playing Jeopardy and the answer was “The biggest challenge facing roofing contractors,” the correct question would be: “What is workforce?” Recru... Read More

Laboring in a Perfect Storm: Lightning Safety Mon, Jul 06, 2026 FRSA Staff - June 2026 If you've lived in Florida long, you probably already know that Florida has traditionally been known as the "lightning capital" of the world. As a state, Oklahoma now has more strikes, however, Florida still has the highest de... Read More

Why Managers Need Fundamental Knowledge of Employment Laws Wed, Jul 01, 2026 Seay HR - June 2026 Many managers make daily decisions that carry legal consequences, sometimes without realizing it. While employment laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairnes... Read More

The Sustainable Roofer: Why Recycling Matters and How to Get Involved Wed, Jul 01, 2026 Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association - June 2026 In an era of increasing environmental awareness and evolving regulations, roofing contractors are at the forefront of crucial changes in the construction industry. While the primary focus often r... Read More

Why Does Everything Keep Changing? Wed, Jul 01, 2026 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - June 2026 Occassionally, I hear from one of our long-time contractor members about the rapid pace of changes in our industry and why they don’t like a particular cha... Read More

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