And the Results are In...

The Officers for RCASF's 2011 Board of Directors are:

President: Karen Rodman, Rodman Roofing

Vice President: Alessandro Vitello, Certified Roofing Specialists

Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Foote, Frank H. Furman, Inc.

Congratulations to the new Officers, and we thank you for being the leaders of RCASF in the coming year!

Holiday Party CANCELLED - Toys For Tots is on!

Although our 2010 Holiday party has been cancelled, the holiday spirit of giving continues with our drive/collection for Toys for Tots.

To participate in this worthwhile effort, please send checks (payable to: Toys for Tots) to:

Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida

P.O. Box 670866

Coral Springs, FL 33067-0866

All donors will be recognized in our Blog, Newsletter and related announcements.

Thank you.

A BIG Thanks to YOU!

RCASF held its Annual Building Officials Night last night, and we are pleased to say that it was a success. We want to thank all of our Members who joined us for the evening, as well as thank and recognize the following participating Building Officials:
- Edwin "Skip" Reed, City of Miami Springs
- Kevin Rafferty
- Robert Odell, City of Miramar
- Esin Daniel Abia, City of Opa-locka
- Christopher Schlagter, City of Pompano Beach
- Clayton Parker, City of Sunny Isles
We also want to thank the Sponsor of our Reception, Johns Manville Roofing Systems. We appreciate the continued support!
The meeting was a great way to close the 2010 General Meeting programming, as well as welcome and look forward to a bright new year ahead in 2011.

Building Officials Night is Here!

Join RCASF for our Annual Building Officials Night!
When: November 17, 2010
Where: Grand Palms Resort
How: Download your registration form (general meeting form) HERE, and send it in.
We look forward to seeing you there!

"Hot Stuff" November Edition

RCASF's November edition of our monthly newsletter, Hot Stuff, is ready for reading. Simply visit: www.rcasf.org/downloads.php to download the latest.

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween!

Changes at Miami Dade's BCCO

RCASF has learned of recent changes at Miami-Dade's Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO). Please note that the BCCO is moving to the Building Department on Coral Way (11805 SW 26th Street, Miami)

The office will be formed into a new division at the building department called "Boards and Code Administration". The division will contain product approval, contractor licensing, training and certification and the Boards (BORA, CTQB).

Next General Meeting: October 20, 2010

On October 20th, Stephan Boehringer of the Outer Limits Studios will provide an exciting presentation: "The Truth About Web Marketing". This presentation has received rave reviews from industry-members, is FRSA approved and will provide 2 CEUs.

Register today to receive the pre-registration discount. Just download the General Meeting invitation from our website: www.rcasf.org/downloads.php and send it in!

See you there!

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RCASF Welcomes: Chase Roofing & Contracting

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:

Chase Roofing and Contracting

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, Chase Roofing and Contracting, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: www.rcasf.org, and "click" on Member Directory.

RCASF Welcomes: Moore & Lee LLP

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:

Moore & Lee LLP

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, Moore & Lee, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: www.rcasf.org, and "click" on Member Directory.

Asphalt and Metal Roofs Go Head to Head...

Which serves better as a roof material, asphalt or metal? Check out this article from BuilderOnline, as it lays out the advantages and disadvantages of both materials.
Click Here

Next General Meeting: September 15, 2010

RCASF's next General Meeting is happening September 15, 2010. Get in on this powerful presentation:

"Strategies to Improve Profits"

Download your registration form today!

RCASF Welcomes: AWHR

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:
American Water Heater Rental (AWHR)
RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as Roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, AWHR, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: http://www.rcasf.org/; click on "Member Directory".

Next General Meeting: August 18, 2010

RCASF's next General Meeting is right around the corner! You don't want to miss this valuable presentation by Soto Law Group, addressing Construction and Roofing Contract "Must-Haves". To register, simply download the invitation/registration form from our website: www.rcasf.org/downloads.php.

We look forward to seeing you on August 18th!

Workers’ Comp Alert

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Bureau of Compliance is warning individuals needing to file exemptions to be aware of solicitations from a private company offering exemption filing services. The service is not free and is not considered the official application package. Payments made to entities other than the Division of Workers Comp do not take the place of the required fees. The solicitation directs you to a website that is not the Florida Division of Workers’ Comp, the only authority responsible for processing and approving exemption applications. The DWC mails renewal information and an application approximately 75 days before the expiration date of the existing exemption. If you have questions, visit them at www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/ or call 800-742-2214

Get it while it's "Hot"...

RCASF's August 2010 edition of "Hot Stuff" is ready. You may download the latest by visiting our website.

RCASF Welcomes: Tile Pro

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:

Tile Pro

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as Roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, Tile Pro, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: http://www.rcasf.org/; click on "Member Directory".

Harmful OSHA Legislation

Please see the latest NRCA Action Alert regarding "Extremely Harmful OSHA Legislation Moving in Congress". Visit: http://www.nrca.net/rp/government/update/0710_osha.aspx

Free Continuing Education from Division of Workers' Compensation

The Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers' Compensation, now has aquarterly newsletter which offers interesting facts about the workers'comp system in Florida. Please note: They are also offering free continuing education (CE) workers' comp and workplace safety classes for the next few weeks at various locations throughout the state. This is an excellent opportunity for those who may be one credit hour short for their August 31 license renewal date. Please click on the link below to access their newsletter. http://www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/pdf/BOC-Quarterly-Newsletter-July-2010.pdf or go directly to the Division's website at:http://www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/.

RCASF Welcomes: APS Construction Company

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:

APS Construction Company

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as Roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, APS Construction Company, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: http://www.rcasf.org/; click on "Member Directory".

Health Care Law's Affect on Your Business...

NRCA Alert: Health Care Law's Affect on Your Busines
Earlier this year, Congress enacted a 2,000-plus-page health care law that contains numerous mandates, regulations and taxes that will affect employers in a variety of ways. To provide you with insight into the many questions regarding the new law, you can participate, free, in a webinar: "Behind the Curtain: The Health Care Law's Impact on Small Businesses." This event, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business, will take place Monday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon EDT, in Washington, D.C. This event will provide information and answer questions about employer-related compliance issues, focusing particularly on small businesses, from members of Congress, policy experts and a panel of small business owners. To register and/or view the webinar agenda and related materials, please click here.

Marlins' stadium with retractable roof is on schedule

The new $642 million Florida Marlins stadium in Miami is on schedule to open in April 2012. The stadium is on budget and will include a retractable roof that will take about 11 months to complete. It could become the first retractable-roof stadium in the country to get Leadership in Energy and Design certification. Read More in The Miami Herald.

NRCA and the Center launch PV credentialing program

The following was posted by NRCA in a July 2010 Press Release:
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing have launched Roof Integrated Solar Energy (RISE) Inc., an entity created to provide a means of evaluating and certifying solar roofing professionals to support the widespread use of rooftop solar energy. RISE evaluates and certifies solar energy installers for knowledge regarding critical roof construction and maintenance practices necessary to support successful rooftop solar energy installations based on principles regarding the installation and maintenance of rooftop solar energy systems without adversely affecting roof system performance and service life. Individuals who successfully complete the requirements set out by RISE will receive the RISE Certified Solar Roofing Professional (CSRP) certification.

For more information, visit www.riseprofessional.org.

RCASF Welcomes: Solovei Consulting, Inc.

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:
Solovei Consulting, Inc.

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as Roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, Solovei Consulting, Inc., along with all RCASF members, you may visit: www.rcasf.org; click on "Member Directory".

The Results are in...

We are pleased to announce that Make-A-Wish Foundation (South Florida Chapter) will receive $6,125 as a result of RCASF's 31st Annual Fishing Tournament. A BIG "Thank you" to all of our members and Sponsors who made it possible. We also want to thank Make-A-Wish for allowing us to include their amazing charity in our event. It is our hope that a few more wishes will come true!

Big Thanks to Our Sponsors!

RCASF's 31st Annual Fishing Tournament has come and gone, and we want to take a moment to thank all of our Sponsors and Participants who made it possible.
A BIG THANKS to:

APOC

JOHNS MANVILLE ROOFING SYSTEMS

GAF

HANSON ROOF TILE

TROPICAL ROOFING PRODUCTS

BRADCO SUPPLY CORP.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SALES, INC.

POLYFOAM PRODUCTS

J.C. MOONS & ASSOCIATES

CONTINENTAL MATERIALS

ENTEGRA ROOF TILE

OMG, INC.

ANCHOR MATCON

SEMCO

POLYGLASS USA

PBP SALES

CLEARY INSPECTION SERVICES

FORENSIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

CARRUTH PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.

We couldn't have done it without you!!!

Message from FRSA President

In support of Keith Perry, Dave Cumming, FRSA President, wrote the following:
This year, one of our very own, Keith Perry, Republican, is running for Florida's Legislature in House District 22 in Ocala/Gainesville area. As you can all appreciate, it would be fantastic to have in the Florida House of Representatives a roofing contractor who understands our industry and our needs.
We all need to show Keith that the FRSA family and roofing industry support getting him elected so we will have a very direct voice in Tallahassee.
Please plan to support Keith by bringing a check (max: $500) to Convention, made payable to "Keith Perry House Campaign." You will be able to hand him the check on Thursday or Friday, or you can drop it off at the FRSA booth in the Trade Show.
By supporting the election of a roofing contractor, I can't think of a better way to express our theme this year - VICTORY through UNITY.
If you will not be at Convention, please consider mailing a check: Keith Perry House Campaign, P.O. Box 12949, Gainesville, FL 32604.
Some information about Keith Perry: Licensed roofing contractor since 1987 and owner of Perry Roofing, Inc., headquartered in Gainesville.
Thank you!

In Just 2 Days!

RCASF's 31st Annual Fishing Tournament is 2 days away! Join in on the good fishing, fun, networking and more. Visit www.rcasf.org/downloads.php to grab your registration form and get in on the action.

RCASF Welcomes: Snider & Son Roofing, Inc.

We are pleased to welcome our newest member to RCASF:

Snider & Son Roofing, Inc.

RCASF represents licensed and insured Contractors, as well as Roofing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professionals of the roofing industry in South Florida. To view contact information for our newest member, Snider & Son Roofing, along with all RCASF members, you may visit: www.rcasf.org; click on "Member Directory".

And the Winner is....

RCASF is pleased to announce Robert Borowski as the winner of the junior suite upgrade for our upcoming 31st Annual Fishing Tournament at Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort.As advertised, all guests who attended our May 19th General Meeting were entered into the drawing for a free junior suite room upgrade. Congratulations Robert! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Have you registered yet? If not, it's easy: Just click here to download your registration form - Complete it - Send it in. 3 simple steps to an incredible weekend!

OSHA Recognizes NCCER Program

OSHA recognizes Florida program to certify crane operators
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognizes a new program to certify crane operators. OSHA expanded its list of certified programs to include the National Center for Construction Education and Research in Gainesville, Fla. OSHA has made crane safety a priority after several accidents in 2008.
READ MORE

Building Intelligence for Greener Buildings | Buildings | GreenBiz.com

Building Intelligence for Greener Buildings Buildings GreenBiz.com
The trend toward "greening" buildings is gaining steam even among the country's older stock as retrofits with greener technologies become more popular. "Green" construction materials are tending to function more like nature, mimicking nature's adaptability and flexibility, from building "skins" to sand-based bricks.

FIU Wall of Wind - Student Contest

W OW! C O N T E S T

What: Wall of Wind Mitigation Contest with Miami-Dade & Broward High School Students
Who: International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC)
Where: College of Engineering and Computing Building,
10555 W. Flagler Street, Florida International University
When: Wednesday, May 19th
Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm

WOW Contest Contact: Erik Salna, Project Meteorologist, 954-818-8175, ejsalna@bellsouth.net
WOW Contest Website: http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/; then click on red link, Wall of Wind Contest.

Code Committee Report

Just In...
Our Code Committee has been diligently working on the review of proposed Code modifications affecting High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
To read the results and recommendations as decided by the committee, please download the report HERE.
*Important - Please note that the email address on the report should read www.floridabuilding.org, as a correction to "flabuilding.org".

Corporate Update

The following corporate mergers/purchases pertain to the valued Members of RCASF:
1- ABC Supply has purchased Bradco Supply Corp.
2- Beacon Sales/JGA Corp has purchased Phoenix Sales.

(As reported by FRSA on 05/11/10)

It Is Time to Get Ready for the Construction Recovery | Construction Industry News | Reed Construction Data

It Is Time to Get Ready for the Construction Recovery Construction Industry News Reed Construction Data
Stimulus Spending boosts public sector construction work; Construction work swelled by about $2 billion between February and March, thanks to stimulus spending... READ MORE

From Shingles to Asphalt

Canadian initiative turns shingles into asphalt
The Roofs to Roads initiative recycles roof shingles into asphalt in Canada. The Greensite Recycling plant in Winnipeg allows roofers to recycle shingles, which typically contain layers of asphalt. "It's great not having to drive out and dump it at the landfill everyday when we're done," said Danny McArthur, general manager for Watson's Roofing. The Daily Graphic (Portage la Prairie, Manitoba)
For more, Click Here

May 19, 2010 - Next General Meeting

Don't miss our next General Meeting, May 19, 2010. This meeting will contain important information that you need to know about OSHA, including the latest changes that pertain to your business. Register Now for the pre-registration discount; download the form here.

OSHA cites subcontractor in workers' fall on Cowboys Stadium roof | Business | Dallas Bu...

OSHA cites subcontractor in workers' fall on Cowboys Stadium roof Business Dallas Bu...

Green machine: Cheaper home power from sunlight

Check out this article from New Scientist - Just when you thought solar couldn't get better.

Green machine: Cheaper home power from sunlight - tech - 27 April 2010 - New Scientist

Make-A-Wish Foundation announced as beneficiary of 2010 Fishing Tournament

Our highly anticipated Fishing Tournament is scheduled for June 11-13, 2010 at Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort (Download Registration Form Here). With that, we are pleased to announce that a portion of net proceeds from this special event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. From Fishing and water sports to our banquet and auction, it is sure to be a weekend you don't want to miss. And the best part... You will be contributing to a great cause: Make-A-Wish.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email us: rcasf@hotmail.com.

OSHA WILL INCREASE INSPECTIONS AND PENALTIES UNDER SEVERE VIOLATOR PROGRAM

The Severe Violator Enforcement Program, scheduled to become effective by June 5, will increase the number of OSHA inspections on jobsites where OSHA deems there are “recalcitrant employers who endanger workers by demonstrating their indifference to their responsibilities under the law.” In addition, it will include mandatory follow-up inspections on these jobsites and inspections on worksites run by the same employer where similar hazards might exist.
For more information, visit:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES