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Identifying OSHA Recordable Incidents Under the OSH Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) generally requires covered employers to report workplace injuries and illnesses and prepare and maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses. By: Rob Foote, Roofing Risk Advisors, LLC. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Labor and ...
The Most Common Construction Sales Rep Titles
From sales representative to estimator, see what other titles contractors across the country are using for their sales rep team members in this position. By Contractor’s Cloud. The titles you give your sales representatives are definitely a personal choice for your business. Maybe you spend a lot of time in determining your ...
Offsite Construction of Prefab Products Offer Efficiency, Added Benefits for Contractors
Offsite construction has grown in recent years due to the changing landscape of the construction industry. By Metal-Era. Building away from the construction site allows for more work to be done to the building itself while simultaneously getting other parts of the building finished. The more work that can be accomplished offsite, ...
The Benefits and Risks of Replacing a Roof in the Winter
There are three components that affect the final result: the human factor, the tools’ capacity to perform, and the shingle product itself. By Guillaume Bailly, writer for GAF. I saw the situation over and over again when I worked for the emergency repair service in Canada: a customer calls in because of ...
Florida’s Minimum Wage Increases Effective January 1, 2018
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (“DEO”) has announced that the minimum wage for all Florida employees will increase to $8.25 per hour, up 15 cents from the current rate of $8.10. By Trent Cotney. The new hourly wage will take effect on Monday, January 1, 2018. The ...
The Elf On The Shelf: Or, The Naughty & Nice of CRM
Do you have an elf on your CRM shelf that will help you get the most out of the ultimate productivity tool for sales and project management? By Brad Hodson, JobNimbus. Long after the inception of Charles Dickens’ infamous tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, and millennia after the beginning of Christmas, the family ...
Travel Time Compensation
It’s important to understand when travel time compensation must be paid and count toward overtime. By Trent Cotney. Almost all your employees travel for their job, whether it is to your office, to a jobsite, to make sales, etc. Therefore, it is important that as the employer, you understand what travel time ...
Tips for Continuing Education with Your Roofing Crew in the Slow Season
For many roofing contractors, the colder, wetter winter months yield a little less time on the roof and more time in the office. A perfect time for continuing education. by Malarkey Roofing Products. The roofing business involves more than just setting shingles, of course. There are crews, materials and budgets to manage ...
Share this Basic Roofing Guide for Homeowners with Your Customers
This roofing guide shows homeowners what to consider when shopping for their next roof. By Alex Elshaw, 3M. There’s no doubt replacing your roof is an effective way to increase the value of your home, but doing so is a considerable investment in time and money. As a homeowner, choosing quality and ...
Make the Most of Every Lead
Follow these helpful lead parameters to connect with potential customers. By Angie’s List. There’s an art to connecting with a prospective customer. You want to plan and develop an approach that makes sure leads won’t go cold. However, your planned efforts to reach out shouldn’t be annoying or intrusive. As ...
