Contents

DECEMBER 2003
VOL. 33 ISSUE 12

COLUMNS

Flashings

News about plywood roof sheathing product shortages is available, as well as information about a premium credit for FM Global policyholders.

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Legal Ease

Get answers to common questions about how the Davis-Bacon Act affects federal construction projects.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Is it time to loosen your belt? - The economy remains sluggish, but contractors are hoping for an improved year

Is it time to loosen your belt?

The economy remains sluggish, but contractors are hoping for an improved year


A capital experience - NRCA's legislative conference was a success on many fronts

A capital experience

NRCA's legislative conference was a success on many fronts


Which base sheet is best?

A study reveals which base sheets perform best over concrete decks


All that pizzazz - A shake roof system is spiced up with copper details

All that pizzazz

A shake roof system is spiced up with copper details