Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer

Cotney’s Sixth Edition on OSHA Defense Rises to Amazon’s #1 New Release in Construction Law

July 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Adams and Reese. "OSHA Defense For the Construction Industry" has made it to the top of this bestseller list on Amazon.com. Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese partner and construction team co-leader, recently authored the sixth edition of OSHA Defense For the Construction Industry, which has risen to the No. 1 New ...

Learn the Secrets to OSHA Violation Defense for Free

June 26, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s how you can learn all about defending your construction business from OSHA at zero cost. Receiving a citation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is never any fun. When this happens, your business could receive repeat fines, or worse, you could find yourself out ...

What Effect Will the Economy Have on Roofing?

June 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cayden Wemple. Listen to industry expert Trent Cotney discuss how the economic climate will affect roofing. It’s no secret that the economy in this post-pandemic world has been... interesting, but how will it affect the roofing industry? Coming off this year’s successful International Roofing Expo (IRE), Adams and Reese ...

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Subcontractors No More? NLRB Reverts to Stricter Employee Classification Rules

June 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Here is everything you need to know about the changes to the Employee Classification Rules. If you use subcontractors, a recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could significantly impact your operations. This ruling will allow more workers to organize and join unions, and it will ...

Top 20 Insights From Our 2022 RoofersCoffeeShop® Influencers

June 12, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Our 2022 influencers gave us a lot of insight into roofing industry trends and helpful business advice. Each year, we here at RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) name a number of roofing professionals to be our RCS Influencers. These influencers come from all sectors of this industry, from contracting to ...

Using Warehouses to Store Excess Materials

May 29, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that he has noticed a trend of smaller contractors needing to store excess materials, and what that means for their monthly rates. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Partner of Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney. You can ...

Buying or Selling; Find Out How You Can Benefit From Acquisitions

May 15, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

By Yvette Cruz. Two roofing industry professionals discuss their experiences with mergers and acquisitions. Owning your own roofing business is no small feat. It’s become your pride and joy, a representation of your integrity and perseverance. So why is it important to understand acquisitions and mergers? If someone is ...