The sustainability trend does not seem to be going away and is changing the roofing landscape. With easier access to information, building owners and homeowners are becoming more data savvy and environmentally conscious, focusing on buildings and homes to save them money and potentially earn them money, too. By staying informed about customers' sustainability needs, you can separate your company from others, resulting in satisfied customers, referrals and energy-efficient buildings.
In April, OSHA issued a Safety and Health Information Bulletin focusing on alleged fire hazards resulting from using a certain type of spreader of flammable bonding adhesives used in roof system installations. The bulletin states the dolly-type roller device listed does not meet its requirements for dispensing flammable liquids, resulting in confusion for roofing applications; according to the agency, by punching holes in the roller's container to allow the contents to flow onto the roller, the container's approval is nullified.
No industry requires and uses insurance certificates more than the construction industry. Having the appropriate insurance should be a prerequisite for every construction project. Certificates of insurance identify the insurance policies held by the party issuing the certificate. However, many mistakes and false information can be found in certificates of insurance.
