Guest Blog
Helpful Tips for Women Interested in Advancing Their Construction Career
By Cotney Consulting. Women make up more than half of U.S. workers and yet less than 10% of construction workforce. Women held 50.04% of American jobs as of January 2020. The report also indicated that 5.4% of working women worked multiple jobs, marking the first time in ten years ...
Breaking Down ASCE 7-16: Zones and Uplift Pressures
By Mike Silvers for Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). Does ASCE 7-16 really change everything? Here is what you need to know about demonstrating compliance. It is the buzz throughout Florida between roofers: ASCE 7-16. The 2020 Florida Building Code (FBC) 7th edition update has created a ...
We’ve Only Scratched the Surface
By Ben Hodson, JobNimbus. JobNimbus CEO shares the story behind Mainsail’s investment in their company – and what contractors can expect from their recent partnership. Even in the early days, everyone at JobNimbus knew we were building something remarkable that would really help our contractor customers. After years of ...
Hand Me That Watchamacallit
By Construction Solutions, a campaign by Gibraltar Building Accessories Division. Different parts of the country have different names for some common roofing tools and products. We want to know what you call these tools. Imagine this…You wake up to head to your jobsite one morning. You know today ...
Do Mobile Homes Have to Comply With Building Codes?
By Michael Rimoldi for Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). Clarifying the grey area of jurisdiction when it comes to mobile homes. There are plenty of people who call the mobile home “home.” However, the semi-permanent and transportable nature of these structures can complicate what “home” ...
Ideas for Continued Roofing Business Cultivation Through the Year
By Linda Light, Beacon Building Products. Don’t let the changing weather slow you down. Instead, utilize free time in your schedule to strengthen your operations. If an extreme winter or spring season is common where you work and live, it might seem daunting to continue business as usual. Rather ...
Quick Installation Tips for Low-Slope Commercial Roofing
By CertainTeed. For whatever commercial roofing question you may have, Joe Knows. Are you confident your roof penetration flashing is durable for the long-haul? Does your crew know how to get inside and outside corner details to lay smooth every time? CertainTeed® has been providing exceptional building products and ...
3 Ways Contractors Can Save Time and Money
By Dan Stout, Beacon Building Products. While every job is different, many of the basic processes are the same. Learn these simple methods with proven results. A successful roofing business is a worthwhile, yet difficult endeavor. There are not only physical demands you have to contend with, but also ...
“I Need Better Pictures”
By Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director. Consider the process used for taking and maintaining job pictures that will prove valuable throughout the bidding, planning and performance of your jobs. We were working on a condominium reroof in a municipality that will remain nameless, as will the ...
Help Your Customers Save Money on Solar Installation
By Chem Link. Inform your customers of the many solar tax incentives available across the U.S. so they can install the solar system of their dreams. Across the U.S., cities and states are increasingly turning towards renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels. More and more homeowners and business owners alike are ...
