Contents

AUGUST 2006
VOL. 36 ISSUE 8

COLUMNS

Focus

Inflated job titles can cause confustion and wage discrepancies.

Flashings

Information about three new states supporting the Helmets to Hardhats program is available, as well as an interview with Richard Nugent, chief executive officer of Nations Roof LLC, Bridgeport, Conn.

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Manual Elements

Learn about modified bitumen fascia caps.

Tech Today

Review revisions made to FM 1-29.

Safe Solutions

There are ways to prevent rear-end collisions.

Capitol Hill

Republicans' recent tax-related actions affect the business community.

Workplace

A mentor or coach can help roofing professionals develop personally and professionally.

As I was saying ...

The roofing industry must get serious about fall protection.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Choosing a cause - Roofing professionals' charitable contributions make a difference

Choosing a cause

Roofing professionals' charitable contributions make a difference


Coming to the forefront

Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen materials are an emerging technology


Making progress - A North American group shows how to design durable mechanically attached flexible membrane roof assemblies

Making progress

A North American group shows how to design durable mechanically attached flexible membrane roof assemblies


Worthy reminders - Recent court cases reiterate the importance of treating employees appropriately

Worthy reminders

Recent court cases reiterate the importance of treating employees appropriately


Turning green - Murton Roofing installs a green roof system on an environmental center in Key West

Turning green

Murton Roofing installs a green roof system on an environmental center in Key West