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Success From Within

2023 Residential Contractor of the Year: Bone Dry Roofing

December 5, 2023

Bone Dry Roofing in Indiana leaders will admit they don't have all the answers, but the ones they do have created massive success for the residential roofing contractor.

Roofing Insurance

Florida OIR Makes Massive 15.1% Cut to Workers’ Comp Rates

Objections from roofing contractors do little to stop one of the largest decreases in years

Chris Gray

November 21, 2023

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Florida-based roofing contractors voiced their concerns over the latest workers' compensation rate decreases approved by the state, saying the data used to justify the decision is skewed.

Roofing Safety

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited Once Again for Fall Protection Violations

Since 2022, the Jacksonville, Fla-based contractor has been cited in four investigations

Chris Gray

November 1, 2023

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Latest citation from OSHA marks fourth time in two years the roofing contractor has been fined for safety-related violations, including fall hazards and lack of proper PPE.

Roofing Awards

Lloyd Roofing's Rast Bryant named ‘40 Under 40’ Honoree

Award recognizes top talent from Florida’s West Coast in their respective industries

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 26, 2023

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Bryant joined Lloyd Roofing in 2021 after spending more than a decade at local firms. Under his leadership, Lloyd Roofing’s annual revenue is 22 times higher than the company earned in Southwest Florida before his arrival.

Two Florida Roofing Contractors Hit with OSHA Fines for Fall Safety Violations

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 11, 2023

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OSHA claims the roofing contractors exposed a dozen workers to falls from pitched roofs at heights up to 32 feet.

Distributor News

SRS Distribution Announces Acquisition of Sunniland Corp.

Purchase adds 22 branches in Florida and South Georgia to SRS portfolio

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 30, 2023

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SRS Distribution has acquired Sunniland Corporation, a distributor of roofing and landscape products in Florida and South Georgia; Sunniland's existing leadership will continue to lead the company.

Crime Blotter

Roofing Contractor Finds Skeletal Remains in Florida Home

Police suspect no foul play

Chris Gray

September 22, 2023

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The remains were reportedly found in a home that was vacant for a year, according to Jacksonville police.

Alex Gerhart, at left, and Zach Willard, are the co-principals of Lifetime Quality Roofing.

Contractor Profile: Lifetime Quality Roofing

A chance encounter working together at a fitness center turned these 'gym rats' into a roofing juggernaut

Bryan Gottlieb

September 8, 2023

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With roughly 40% of its business coming from referrals, Lifetime Quality Roofing is proving that a concentration on internal processes leads to growth and success.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Eskola Roofing & Waterproofing Expands Through Acquisitions, New Branches

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 7, 2023

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Eskola aims to continue to expand its reach throughout the Southeastern United States, focusing on Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.

VIDEO: Latinos En Roofing Fall Training Preview

The nationwide initiative to engage and empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry continues with a series of upcoming events.

August 21, 2023

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The nationwide initiative to engage and empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry continues with a series of upcoming events.

Roofing contractors and industry professionals gather in Kissimmee for the nation’s largest regional roofing trade show

A sold-out show floor drew roofing contractors and other industry professionals to the 96^th Annual FRSA Annual Convention and Expo last week at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla.

Organizers said the show sold out on its expanded exhibitor space two months before the event.

In addition to the crowded show floor and numerous networking opportunities, roofing contractors were able to participate in 17 industry-specific educational programs for a total of 25 hours of continuing education credit. Seminar topics included OSHA updates, Advanced Florida Building Code 6^th Edition, and energy code roofing requirements.

Planning is already underway for next year’s expo, which moves to July 17-19 at the Gaylord Palms Resort.

Click here to see photos from last year's FRSA Annual Convention and Expo.