By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. About a year ago, MetalCoffeeShop was officially launched for the metal construction industry. Recently, the Coffee Shops announced the launch of our fourth website, CoatingsCoffeeShop.com! Our exciting new website is dedicated to all ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn the hidden costs of business operations and how to distinguish between direct and indirect costs. An in-depth comprehension of the financial implications related to running a business is crucial for crew leaders in the roofing industry. This understanding, which entails a comprehensive awareness of both ...
By Anna Lockhart. Tune in to the upcoming Read, Listen, Watch to learn about the importance of business intelligence (BI) and how you can utilize BI practices to elevate and improve your business! RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here are the proper safety procedures for stairs and ladder safety on construction job sites. Construction workers face the risk of falls from stairs and ladders almost every day, and while many of these falls do not result in injury, a significant number do. Even ...
By Anna Lockhart. FRSA convention attendees discussed relevant industry topics, how recent changes have impacted the roofing trade and what roofing professionals should expect over the next year. The Coffee Conversations cast recently broadcasted the webinar live from the 101st FRSA convention in Orlando, Florida, to meet with a ...
By Anna Lockhart. Utilizing technology in a company’s business and marketing plans can help set that company apart from the competition. In an ever-evolving society in which using technology to communicate and relay information is a part of the daily routine for most customers, companies are having to ...
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that robotics and automation are making processes for contractors more efficient. As the construction industry battles against labor shortages and an increasingly complex work environment, an unprecedented revolution is underway – the Robotics Revolution. Automation and robotics are making significant inroads into various construction practices, particularly ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here's a helpful ten-step guide to establishing core safety measures. The roofing industry is synonymous with substantial risk, consistently ranking near the top nationwide for nonfatal fall rates. This dangerous trend continues, with roofers exposed to the highest risk for fatal and nonfatal falls. Therefore, ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn what each type of PPE is and what hazards they protect construction workers from. In part one of this series, we discussed that protecting workers from hazards in the workplace is crucial to ensuring their safety and well-being. In part two, we will continue learning ...
By Anna Lockhart. The upcoming R-Club event will feature industry expert John Kenney as he shares valuable tips and advice on becoming a crew leader. Tune in on August 8, 2023 to watch this special R-Club training session featuring John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group as he imparts ...