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The Importance of Finding the Right Software for Roofing Service
By Cass Jacoby The key to growing your company is being able to leverage meaningful data that can only come from matching software and business operations perfectly. In a new RLW, Partnering Software and Service, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, and Jobba’s Head ...
The Importance of Approved Submittals On Your Projects
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why approved submittals matter and how to best streamline the process. Before installing roofing on your project, the process begins with gathering the proper information. That includes getting approved submittals. And in these days of technology and automation, no contractor can afford to fall behind on ...
OSHA Inspections – What You Should Expect
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Don't be blindsided by your upcoming OSHA inspection. Here are some tips for getting prepared. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) averaged approximately 32,000 inspections, and State-operated plans averaged 42,000 per year in the three prior years to the pandemic in 2020. Though inspections were ...
5 Roof Safety Tips for Summer
By Cass Jacoby. The summertime heat is no joke. Even for the seasoned professional, the heat needs to be taken seriously - especially as temperatures continue to rise Summer is here and as any roofer knows — so is brutal heat. As temperatures rise, it is more important than ever that ...
What’s Hot in Florida Roofing?
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent live episode of Coffee Conversations, RooferCoffeeShop® learned about the latest trends in the Florida roofing market. RoofersCoffeeShop hosted a live episode of Coffee Conversations at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 100th Annual Convention! There, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with industry ...
Wood Deck Inspection 101
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. This article will cover some tips and details for roofers to keep in mind when inspecting the roof's wood sheathing and framing structure. Always check with your local building code and manufacturer recommendations for minimum sheathing thickness, nailing patterns requirements, and rafter spacing. Roof sheathing includes plywood, ...
Perfecting Your Submittal Process for On-time Deliveries
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that finishing projects on time starts at the beginning. On-time delivery is crucial to a contractor and client's long-term relationship. There are many items a contractor must implement to have a successful system in place that countries provide a dependable on-time delivery outcome to the ...
Top June Articles: Fall Protection, Metal Roofing and Employee Appreciation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past June, some of our most popular articles were all about metal roofing! Our number one article focused on rib rollers, a prominent feature on metal roofing panels. And everyone couldn’t get enough of our METALCON article ...
Indicators Your Company Needs To Improve Its Safety Culture
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Avoid OSHA violations and keep crew members safe by improving your company's safety culture. As professional roofing contractors, we are always thinking about safety — yet our industry is still one of the most high-risk. OSHA statistics show seven of the top ten cited violations and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces John Kenney as Special Contributor
Kenney joins RCS as a special contributor to share wisdom, insight and advice to the industry. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces John Kenney, the CEO and co-founder of Cotney Consulting Group, as a special contributor ...
