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Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)
Breaking the silence on mental health
By Stephanie Wainwright, Hub International for FRSA. Building support for the roofing community by destigmatizing mental health. Mental health support for contractors is a prevalent issue that is important to address. A prominent advocate for mental health, Vince Hafeli, president of a Florida paving company, knows this better than most after struggling ...
Learn how to Hire Smart!
By Emma Peterson. Here are some tips to finding a trusted roofing contractor. Editor’s note: Share this with homeowners to help them understand the process of hiring a roofing professional. In 2023, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) launched their “Hire Smart” campaign. This was a response to the many calls ...
Harnessing the sun from lab to roof
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. The leaders in energy technology are innovating solar. For the past 48 years, the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has been on the frontier of energy research. Operated out of Cocoa, Florida, it was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975. ...
Putting in the work
By Emma Peterson. Find out how the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association has been supporting the industry for over a century. This year, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) celebrated their 102nd annual convention and expo! In preparation for the event, FRSA President and owner ...
Standing in the hall of fame
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Trent Cotney is a leader in the roofing world not only for his legal expertise, but also for his dedication to helping people. Trent Cotney, who is Adams and Reese Construction Team’s co-leader and partner was just honored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) ...
The importance of attending roofing expos and conventions
By Emma Peterson. Learn how education and networking opportunities at trade shows can boost your professional growth. Tradeshow season is officially in full swing! In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Les Sims to talk about the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) ...
Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
The importance of giving back to contractors and their communities
By Hannah Ford. Tuning in to Mule-Hide's philanthropic efforts and company values at FRSA 2024. At the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with John Pantesco from Mule-Hide on the RoofersCoffeeShop® Sound Stage. In this conversation, the two discuss Mule-Hide's educational ...
Checking in with MetalForming at FRSA 2024
By Hannah Ford. The MetalForming team shares how they ensure customer satisfaction in two special conversations from the RoofersCoffeeShop Soundstage! During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, The Coffee Shops crew members Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen Edwards were able to sit ...
What’s new with MetalVue
By Hannah Ford. Industry experts discuss the shift to metal residential reroofing at FRSA 2024. During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Chris Morris from MetalVue. As a Sherwin-Williams program, MetalVue aims to help contractors and manufacturers sell metal ...
