Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)
Roofing contracts 101
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney explains the importance of thorough, purposeful and consistent legal documentation. When it comes to getting legal advice about the roofing industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better person to talk to than Trent Cotney. Trent has decades of experience in roofing litigation and arbitration. ...
The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Convention and Expo are heading to Kissimmee!
By Emma Peterson. Soak up some summer sunshine and boost your business at the FRSA’s 104th Convention and Expo! The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo offer a great yearly opportunity for contractors to network and learn through educational seminars each year. It’s an event ...
Legal departments: Your best defense against risk
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares actionable steps to protect your business, reduce risk and strengthen your bottom line. Join Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney for a discussion about how roofing companies’ legal departments are more than just overhead in a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW) on March 31, 2026 ...
Property taxes and AI shape legislative agenda
By Jesse Sanchez. Lawmakers advance tax relief proposals and debate artificial intelligence rules ahead of pivotal 2026 sessions. Property tax relief and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation are emerging as defining issues for Florida’s 2026 legislative sessions, according to GrayRobinson legislative counsel and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association ...
Stay up to date on the state of the industry
By Emma Peterson. This IIBEC education session is a great opportunity for contractors and other professionals interested in the legal landscape of construction. In just a couple weeks, March 12-15, 2026, over 1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other professionals working in the building envelope industry will convene in ...
Why heat exhaustion is a roofing safety hazard
By Kevin Lindley, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). FRSA highlights how heat-related illness can contribute to dangerous jobsite conditions. Exposure to high heat for extended periods of time can create serious safety challenges for roofing crews and other construction professionals working outdoors. The Florida Roofing and Sheet ...
Safety systems for steep-slope roofing
By Matt Savin, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc. (FRSA). Learn about the options for fall protection to ensure the safety of workers on high-pitch roof systems. Steep-slope roofing, with its water and snow shedding benefits and strong curb appeal, also presents unique safety challenges that require close ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
Protecting young workers from rising heat risks
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. As temperatures climb, so do the dangers young workers face on the job. They're eager. They're fast learners. They're the future of the workforce. But on worksites across the country, young employees are stepping into roles that may expose them to a ...
Stay informed: September 2025 roofing legal updates
By Emma Peterson. From permits in Louisiana to lien law in Florida, Trent Cotney gives insights on legal changes across the country. Trent Cotney, a partner with Adams and Reese, is a well-known name in the roofing world. He specializes in roofing litigation and arbitration and has spent the last ...
