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By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn the do’s and don’ts of managing reductions in your workforce while maintaining strong company culture and reducing liability. The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant economic turmoil. Many companies are faced with reducing payroll, which is not an easy decision to make whether it’s being managed ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Industry veterans teamed up to create the Roofing Education Foundation while also helping roofing contractors tune up their businesses. Many of you know John Kenney. He has worked in roofing for 40-plus years, having started in the industry as a teenager. He knows how to help ... Read More

Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ... Read More

Date: June 5 Time:10-11 a.m. CDT Member price: Free Nonmember price: $55 Crises abound in the modern world—they can happen to any company at any time. And today’s response can position your business to thrive tomorrow. With foresight and compassion, most crises can be properly navigated to make the best of a worst-case ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. When it comes to roofing, John Kenney has done and seen it all. John Kenney is a deeply experienced roofing professional, having spent his entire career in roofing. He recently made the move from working as a contractor to working for contractors when he decided to ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. You won’t want to pass up these WSRCA membership benefits valued at over $22,000. Formed in 1974, Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) acts to preserve and promote the roofing industry in the western region of the United States. A non-profit regional association, WSRCA provides assistance ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The EB-5 regulations have new changes that are already in effect. The “Final Rule” published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 24, 2019, amends the regulations of the employment-based, fifth preference immigrant investor classification, EB-5. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Contractors should call now to see where they can strengthen their businesses. Coming in Fall 2020, Cotney Consulting Group (CCG) has announced that it will be rolling out a fleet of trucks and experts to provide contractors with on-site workforce, technical and safety training for their ... Read More

By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC. Unfortunately, many in the construction industry have engaged in a project where the compensation promised was not delivered. There are a few remedies for such a situation including filing an action for breach of contract, filing an ... Read More

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with John Kenney with Cotney Consulting Group. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, this is Heidi Ellsworth with RoofersCoffeeShop and we are here again today for another Roofing Road Trips with Heidi ... Read More

S2:E25 Business Growth and Sustainability John Kenney joins Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Roofing Road Trip Podcast as he launches the new Cotney Consulting Group. Joining Cotney Construction Law in March of 2020, John is developing new business consulting services for roofing contractors who need help to scale their roofing company ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that companies that offer great benefits attract and retain more top talent. When starting the firm back in 2012 and considering benefits to offer to employees, health insurance was at the top of my list. Health insurance tends to be a major factor in decision making ... Read More

By Ben Briggs & John Brock, Cotney Construction Law LLP. The onset of COVID-19 has employers throughout the construction industry adjusting workplace procedures to account for the virus’ threat to employee health. As with all workplace health-related matters, compliance with OSHA regulations is important for businesses operating during this COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Whenever the need for attorney services arises, the thought that pops into many heads is ‘how much is this going to cost me?” In this eBook, Cotney Construction Law spells out what contractors should expect from the new subscription model that is focused on contractors’ needs ... Read More

By Ashlee Poplin, Attorney with Cotney Construction Law, Licensed and Practicing in NC and SC. The Proclamation encourages all Essential Businesses to STAY OPEN and to comply with the Social Distancing requirements. On March 23, 2020 Mecklenburg County issued a stay at home proclamation to begin Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00am ... Read More