Summertime Jobsite Safety: Staying Safe When the Heat Rises
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Rep, FRSA Self Insurers Fund
As the temperature climbs during the summer months, so do the risks on construction sites and mother outdoor activities. While summer brings longer days and increased productivity potential, it also... Read More
UNF Competes in Roofing Alliance 2025 Student Competition
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Heidi J. Ellsworth, Owner, RoofersCoffeeShop and HJE Consulting
At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), an all-women team from the University of North Florida proudly competed in the Roofing Alliance’s 2025 Construction Management Studen... Read More
A Significant Win for Florida’s Roofing Contractors
Tue, Jul 08, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
The definition of a “roofing contractor” was added to the Florida Statutes Chapter 489 in 1975. This established the services or scope of work that a roofing con... Read More
Governor Signs FRSA-Backed Legislation Enabling Roof-to-Wall Connections
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney & Lobbyist, GrayRobinson
On May 19, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 715 (HB 715) into law, enacting significant updates to Florida’s roofing regulations. Effective immediately, the law introduces key ch... Read More
Why Every Roofing Settlement Needs a Release
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
When you re-roof a home, Murphy’s Law is always lurking. A stray tear‑off nail punctures a tire or a sudden storm finds a partially covered sheathing panel and leaves a watermark on the l... Read More
Strategies That Drive Leads, Brand Authority and Profits for Roofing Companies
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Vice President, Certified Contractors Network
In today’s competitive landscape, roofing companies cannot afford to rely on word-of-mouth alone. The most successful contractors have a strategic and intentionalmarketing plan built... Read More
Where’s the Roof Drain?
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
When answering calls for FRSA, I never know what the primary topic of the conversation might be. Calls come from consumers, engineers, architects, building officials and oth... Read More
Strategies For Building a High-Performance Roofing Team
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In the roofing industry, your workforce is more than labor; it’s your reputation, productivity and the foundation of your future success. As we’ve covered in previous articles – on ma... Read More
