TPS & Parole Expirations: Previously Authorized Workers Losing Status
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - December 2025
Across the roofing industry, contractors are quietly facing a workforce issue with serious legal implications involving longtime employees who were previousl... Read More
Lower Workers’ Comp Rates for 2026
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director - December 2025
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has announced a 6.9 percent reduction in workers’ comp rates. This is the ninth consecutive year of rate decreases. New rates will go into effe... Read More
Navigating a Divisive Political Climate in the Workplace
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Seay Management Consultants - December 2025
It’s no secret that the U.S. is in a heavily divided political climate, negatively affecting relationships inside and outside the workplace for some time. In a recent Gallup poll, nearly half of U.S.... Read More
Heat Exhaustion and the Hidden Risk: Why Fall Protection Matters More Than Ever
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Lindley, FRSA-SIF Safety Rep - November 2025
As summer-like temperatures continue into the fall, outdoor workers face more than just discomfort; they face a serious safety threat. Heat exhaustion, often overlooked as a temporary inconvenience,... Read More
The Power of a Quarterly SWOT Analysis for Roofing Contractors
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - November 2025
Roofing contractors face challenges and opportunities, from shifting material costs and supply chain delays to evolving technology and tighter labor markets... Read More
Benefits of Building a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Seay Management Consultants - November 2025
Employers are always looking for the “silver bullet” that will keep their workers engaged and motivated. Companies may offer perks such as pizza Fridays, bonuses or flexible schedules to increa... Read More
Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Morgan Davis, Passes PE Exam
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
John Hellein, FRSA Educational Foundation Director - November 2025
To become a Professional Engineer (PE), a person needs four years of engineering experience and must pass the PE exam. Most of the time, engineers get the experience under their belt... Read More
Are Shingles Referred to as B-Grade or Seconds Permissible in Florida?
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - November 2025
The question above arises from time to time, usually when a building inspector discovers someone installing shingles that have no wrappers or very plain wrap... Read More
Building Brand Power in Roofing: Standing Out Where It Matters Most
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - November 2025
Every roofing contractor wants to be known as the company customers can count on. Most believe their experience, quality and service speak for themselves. Yet when you ask a contractor ... Read More
The Game of Musical Chairs
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson and FRSA Legislative Counsel - November 2025
Florida politics is never short on shake-ups and heading into the 2026 session is no exception. Governor DeSantis has shuffled the deck with key appointments; House me... Read More
