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Providing a Path for Latino Roofing Industry Members
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that it's important for companies to provide a path for Latino workers beyond just labor. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello ...
Conditions to Consider When Generating a Subcontractor Agreement
By Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese LLP. Communicating your needs is essential for a successful project. When working on a business project, communicating is key for all parties involved. Prime contractors and subcontractors need a definitive and coherent understanding of what is to be expected from one another to maintain ...
Governor DeSantis Takes Aim at the Border Crisis
By Trent Cotney. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes new state legislation. In an effort to tackle the challenges related to illegal immigration, on February 23, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new state legislation. By announcing this ambitious plan, the likely 2024 presidential candidate declared, “Florida is a law and order ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2023 Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrates its seventh year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2023 RCS Roofing Influencers. Each month RCS Influencers respond to a topic that is hot in the roofing ...
Top January Stories: New Shingle Colors, Ladder Safety Month and Expanded Warranty Coverage
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. To start the year off right, many companies are looking to incorporate more safety practices into their business. That’s why one of our top articles this past month was about the upcoming National Ladder Safety Month in March. ...
Get the Inside Scoop on the Roofing Industry at IRE
By Evelyn Witterholt. Join industry experts from Adams and Reese on NWIR Day and IRE 2023. Trade show season is here and what better way to make the most of it than by attending two of the biggest events of the year: National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Day and the ...
Develop Strong Relationships With Your Suppliers
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that a contractor’s relationship with their suppliers is critical to their business. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: So, this month's ...
NRCA Offers Comments to OSHA’s Proposed Blood Lead Level Rule
By Trent Cotney. In a letter sent to OSHA, the NRCA affirmed the dangers of lead and made lead standard recommendations. In recent months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) – Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal. This proposed rule was published ...
4 Reasons Slate is So Special
By Trent Cotney for the National Slate Association. The benefits of natural slate are plentiful! Here is why you should consider this material for your next project. When it comes to the many roofing materials available, people tend to think about the materials most frequently used, like asphalt shingles or ...
Don’t Make the Mistake of Only Focusing on Sales Numbers
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that understanding the basics of the economics of your business is critical for success. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS COO Karen Edwards and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: Okay. Hello, ...
