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Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)
7 tips for entering the roof maintenance sector
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how to diversify your business and improve your revenue by offering commercial roof maintenance. When you think about working in the roofing industry, many people imagine tearing down old, damaged roofs and replacing them with stunning, new systems. And while reroofing is a ...
The art of roof estimating
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Navigating the roofing estimating process from bid package to final price. Accurate construction estimating is an essential skill for roofing contractors, ensuring that every project is completed within budget and on schedule. The estimating process involves a series of systematic steps designed to capture all potential ...
Key legal insights at IRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss industry expert Trent Cotney’s education sessions! Are you ready for the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE)? Kicking off on February 19, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, this is the biggest trade event for the construction and maintenance industry in North America. There is so much to do ...
Perspectivas legales clave en la IRE 2025
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. ¡No te pierdas las sesiones educativas del experto en la industria Trent Cotney! ¿Estás listo para la 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE)? Comenzando el 19 de febrero de 2025 en San Antonio, Texas, este es el evento comercial más grande para la ...
Breaking the silence on mental health
By Stephanie Wainwright, Hub International for FRSA. Building support for the roofing community by destigmatizing mental health. Mental health support for contractors is a prevalent issue that is important to address. A prominent advocate for mental health, Vince Hafeli, president of a Florida paving company, knows this better than most after struggling ...
Learn how to Hire Smart!
By Emma Peterson. Here are some tips to finding a trusted roofing contractor. Editor’s note: Share this with homeowners to help them understand the process of hiring a roofing professional. In 2023, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) launched their “Hire Smart” campaign. This was a response to the many calls ...
Harnessing the sun from lab to roof
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. The leaders in energy technology are innovating solar. For the past 48 years, the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has been on the frontier of energy research. Operated out of Cocoa, Florida, it was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975. ...
Putting in the work
By Emma Peterson. Find out how the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association has been supporting the industry for over a century. This year, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) celebrated their 102nd annual convention and expo! In preparation for the event, FRSA President and owner ...
Standing in the hall of fame
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Trent Cotney is a leader in the roofing world not only for his legal expertise, but also for his dedication to helping people. Trent Cotney, who is Adams and Reese Construction Team’s co-leader and partner was just honored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) ...
The importance of attending roofing expos and conventions
By Emma Peterson. Learn how education and networking opportunities at trade shows can boost your professional growth. Tradeshow season is officially in full swing! In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Les Sims to talk about the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) ...
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