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Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Ken Kelly. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Karen Edwards: Hey everybody, this is Karen Edwards, I'm the editor here at Roofers Coffee Shop and I am at the AEC BuildTech conference in ... Read More

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, and welcome to today's Roofing Road Trips podcast. I am here with Trent Cotney, my very good friend, from Cotney Construction Law. ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Litigation is a common occurrence for contractors. Despite who is at fault, there are several ways disputes can arise, leading to litigation. Not only is litigation costly, but it can also ruin a company’s reputation. Follow these tips to help contractors avoid litigation. 1. Document Everything Contractors should have a ... Read More

By Anthony David Tilton, Cotney Construction Law. OSHA will investigate a jobsite for a number of reasons. A representative from OSHA will show up if an employee has issued a complaint against you, if there is a recent fatality, or if there is an imminent threat they have identified. The dangers of ... Read More

Host Dave Sullivan visits with Trent Cotney to talk about RCS and Cotney Construction Law. Welcome to The RoofersCoffeeShop podcast with your host, Dave Sullivan from The Roofer Show. You found the podcast that is dedicated to celebrating the roofing industry and the great people that work in roofing. Each week, ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The importance of reviewing contracts and what to look for. More often than not, contracts are signed before they are read. Construction general contractors and subcontractors are guilty of this as well. With the competitive nature of the construction industry, it’s exciting when a new ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that every business should be ready to diversify their product offerings to meet the needs of the marketplace. The ever-changing consumer demands and markets require businesses to adapt by diversifying their business products in order to stay competitive within the industry. With this thought in mind, ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law presented at the NRCA Legal Resource Center seminar about the opioid crisis in the roofing industry. We had the privilege of being part of the NRCA’s Legal Resource Center seminar in New York City to learn about issues affecting the ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Free e-Book from Cotney Construction Law provides important information about project contracts. Hilary Morgan, Partner at Cotney Construction Law, has authored a new e-book that details contract provisions that can make or break a roofing contractor’s business. Often contracts are long, boring and several pages long. ... Read More

40th Annual Fishing Tournament Raises $125,000 to Grant 25 ‘Wishes’ for Make-A-Wish Foundation and also raises $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Junior Angler’s Educational Program. The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as ... Read More

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Podcasts, webinars and Ebooks fit your schedule for continuing education on RCS: RLW – Read Listen Watch. Every roofing professional understands the need for continuing education. Those who do not stay ahead of the market start to lose their market share. At RoofersCoffeeShop®, we listened to ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Construction clauses are more than a legal formality. Signing on the dotted line is more than a legal formality. It is an acceptance of, and submission to, the rights and responsibilities detailed in a contract. Every contract should be the product of conscious deliberations between the contracting parties, ... Read More

CRCA's Contract's & Insurance Committee is proud to introduce new event series: Contracts, Coverage & Crafts. These short, informative seminars will focus on demystifying various insurance & legal issues that your company may encounter, all while enjoying craft beers! The format will be 20-30 min presentation with a Q & A portion. ... Read More

Cotney Construction Law took cues from the software industry, a legal subscription model helps contractors leverage legal services that are necessary to protect their interests and businesses. See How it Works and Purchase Your Subscription Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that educating clients is a win for your customers and provides benefits to your own company as well. Educating your customers about roofing not only benefits them but will also increase your company’s credibility by demonstrating commitment to your customer and the roofing industry. At ... Read More