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Caulk and Sealant Guide Sun, Jul 07, 2019 Mark Platz, ITW Polymer Sealants North America Caulks and sealants are used in construction to fill gaps and cracks. They are a barrier to prevent the passage of air, water, moisture, noise, dust and smoke. Generally representing less than one perce... Read More

Robotics in Construction Tue, Jun 18, 2019 Karen L. Edwards, Director of Communications and Member Engagement, RT3 Collective robotic construction (CRC) specifically concerns embodied, autonomous, multirobot systems that modify a shared environment according to high-level, user-specified goa... Read More

Consumer Ed: Is Your Roof Hurricane Ready? Tue, Jun 18, 2019 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc & FRSA Director of Technical Services FRSA was recently contacted by Mike DeForest ofChannel 6 News television station in Orlando. They requestedour help with their annual pre-hurricane seasonreport. In pr... Read More

Business Continuity Insurance Mon, Jun 17, 2019 Furman Insurance Many business owners fail to consider how they would manage if a fire or natural disaster rendered their business premises temporarily unusable. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), almost 40 percent of all b... Read More

ICE Raids – What Should an Employer Do If ICE Shows Up at Its Place of Business? Mon, Jun 17, 2019 Paul Messina, Cotney Construction Law, LLP The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly referred to as “ICE,” is a law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for the enforcement of immigra... Read More

Wearables Can Improve Worker Health and Safety Sat, May 18, 2019 Karen L. Edwards, Director of Communications and Member Engagement, RT3 At this year’s International Roofing Expo, there was plenty to see on the show floor with technology being a key focus. In fact, the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) pr... Read More

The Definitive Guide to Disaster Planning Sat, May 18, 2019 Agility Recovery Between 2013 and 2018, Florida experienced a total of 1,291 severe weather events, including: 194 wind events in excess of 65 mph, 606 hail storms, 237 tropical storms, 246 tornadoes and 8 named hurricanes. If this makes you think t... Read More

Residential Roofing Considerations for Florida’s High-Wind Areas Sat, May 18, 2019 Chris Fisher, Manager of Solar Product Development & Marketing, CertainTeed Corporation Given its unique exposure to hurricanes and storms that spawn from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is no stranger to high-wind events... Read More

Problems and Pitfalls with Using Professional Employer Organizations or Working with Someone Who Does Sat, May 18, 2019 Mason Pokorny, Benjamin Briggs, and Phillip Lane While having a third-party handle your human resource and employee benefit needs may sound attractive, particularly if you are a small business, be sure to read between the lines when researching your... Read More

FRSA Brings the Roofing Industry to Our First Future Builders of America Summit Sat, May 18, 2019 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services Anyone involved in the roofing industry knows that the greatest challenge we face is attracting and maintaining a willing and qualified workforce. FRSA continues to a... Read More

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