Cool alternatives to hot roofing
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New York City's rule outlawing the use of liquified petroleum gas (propane) torches on combustible surfaces ( Title 3, Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) 25-01, has roofing contractors seeking new ways to accommodate the law. At a seminar, they learned that 600 serious building fires over the past 10 years accounted for over $750 million in property loss. Of those fires, 21% were attributed to hot work, according to FM Global. Moreover, 66.5% of hot work fires in a recent five-year period were due to contractors. A seminar held for roofing contracts is discussed.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 2001
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Consolidation: a view from the inside
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The consolidation of contractors in the commercial roofing industry is considered as one of the most significant trends in the 1990s. Contractors said that joining a consolidation group offers several advantages such as the ability to serve national accounts, sharing of information with partner companies, increasing the valuation of the company and reduction of operating costs. Independent roofing contractors with plans to join a consolidator group should evaluate the different industry groups anddetermine the integrity of the management team.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 1999
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Roofing contractors diversify
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Roofing contractors are diversifying into allied trades, such as siding, windows and doors. The US Census Bureau's Economic Census on Construction report of Oct 1999, listed roofing, siding and sheet metal contractors as one group. The professions listed under this category include architectural sheet metal, including gutters and downspouts, carpentry, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, roofing, sheet metal, siding and specialty sheet metal.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 2001
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