2023 FRSA Year in Review
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
FRSA’s fiscal year has just ended and it has been another incredibly successful year for the Association. I used to comment that each year we had just completed was one of the busiest ever – now I reali... Read More
Special Elections Preview 2024 Campaign Season
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
A pair of special elections triggered by recent resignations from the Florida House of Representatives will give Floridians an early preview of the 2024 election season. Both seats up for grabs reflect urban dist... Read More
Site Inspections
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Construction companies expect that their field workers are doing their part to keep the company profitable, productive and upholding company values to maintain their reputation and sit... Read More
Decoding Construction Drawings: The Essential Guide for Roofing Contractors
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
In the roofing industry, proficiency in reading blueprints is paramount, for estimating and for installation. However, a comprehensive understanding extends beyond the roof plan. It encompasses deciphering various components of blueprints like sectio... Read More
A Weak Link in Florida’s Roofing Underlayment Requirements
Sun, Oct 01, 2023
FRSA labored hard over the last three years to improve the underlayment code in Miami-Dade County. The Florida Building Commission approved new code over the opposition of Miami-Dade County building officials but the enforcement battle has yet to be ... Read More
Reasons for Florida to Go Solar
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
Florida is the Sunshine State and it’s not surprising that it’s ranked third for solar potential but only fourteenth in terms of rooftop solar installed. Solar installation is expected to double in the ... Read More
How to Recruit and Retain Construction Workers
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Every contractor will tell you that the labor shortage is one of the most critical issues facing the construction industry today. This issue has been worrisome for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the problem. In addition, recent immigratio... Read More
We'd Be Outraged
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Florida insurance companies have been pressing the industry to replace perfectly good roofs in order for a homeowner or business owner to maintain property insurance. The practice is not sustainable. The Florida legislature has taken steps to preserv... Read More
The Pivotal Role of Onsite Crew Leaders in Optimizing Production
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In the intricate world of project management, a dynamic orchestra of stakeholders collaboratively strives towards the ultimate goal – efficient production. One may wonder who wields the most subs... Read More
Steep-Slope Underlayments
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
One of the biggest changes coming in the 2023 Florida Building Code will be the addition of design pressure performance reporting for underlayment assemblies. Steep-slope... Read More
