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President Biden signing the new regulatory change into law in Feb. 2022.
Trade Organization News

Trade Group Criticizes Regulatory Change to Federal Acquisitions Rules

Executive Order amends how business with the federal government on projects is executed; requires a ‘Project Labor Agreement’ for contracts exceeding $35 million
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 9, 2024
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Upcoming changes to how federal projects are awarded could increase costs for roofing contractors, leading trade associations to threaten court challenges to Biden administration’s revision.



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Sarasota retiree disputes a 12% home value increase after roof replacement.
Florida Dispatch

Homeowner Challenges Increase in Home’s Taxable Value Tied to New Roof

A Florida law passed in 1992 capping increases is at odds with jump in home valuation
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 27, 2023
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Sarasota retiree disputes a 12% home value increase after roof replacement, citing Florida's 'Save Our Homes' law. The law limits annual property value hikes for homesteads to 3%, but discrepancies arise due to interpretation by the local appraiser.


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Manufacturing News

S-5! Announces 21 New Patents Awarded This Year

Banner year for patent registering by the metal roof products manufacturer in 2023
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 14, 2023
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Metal roofing products manufacturer S-5! Racked up an impressive 21 patents awarded to the company during 2023; since 1991, the company has accumulated 133 patents.


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Canadian Legislation
Canada: Legislative News

New Federal ‘Prompt Payment’ Legislation Aims to Get Construction Workers Paid Faster

Canadian government official announces new legislation took effect Dec. 9; addresses construction worker complaints of slow remittance
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 13, 2023
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Canada's Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced new federal legislation that took effect Dec. 9 and aims to address construction industry workers' concerns about slow remittances. 


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Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., collapsed after 1 a.m. in June 2021, killing 98.
State Insurance News

Proposed Fla. Legislation Aims to Bring Insurance Premiums to Heel for Multi-Unit Condos

Twin bills in Tallahassee would reduce costs by allowing for depreciated or cash-value roof coverage
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 12, 2023
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Florida legislators propose bipartisan bill to revise windstorm insurance, potentially reducing premiums for condominiums, addressing affordability and coverage issues amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis. 


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Rooftop Drainage and Design
Legal Insights

Video: Rooftop Drainage and Design

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
December 4, 2023
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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney warns that a common problem roofing contractors can often overlook is proper drainage on the roofs they replace. Here’s how to limit your liability.


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Legal Insights

VIDEO: Avoiding Delayed Payments After Roof Installation

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney identifies hiccups in the roof installation process that often lead to delayed payments, and what roofing contractors can do to avoid them.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
November 30, 2023
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RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney identifies hiccups in the roof installation process that often lead to delayed payments, and what roofing contractors can do to avoid them.
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Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
October 30, 2023
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RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.


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Lawsuit News

Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. Inks Settlement Agreement

Deal resolves previously filed claims for the beleaguered solar power solutions company
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2023
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Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. settled claims with a major stakeholder by issuing a $2.1 million promissory note and 150 million shares of common stock to resolve financial issues. 


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Contractual Loopholes and Delayed Payments
Sales and Ethics

VIDEO: Keeping Your Sales Team Honest

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 12, 2023
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RC's Legal guru, Trent Cotney, discusses the fine line roofing contractors often walk between 'assertive' and 'aggressive' regarding sales while ensuring ethics are not compromised.


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