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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Check out what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. February’s top articles were so close to each other with the numbers of views, we might have to ask for a recount! So, we will just have to say that these were all winners! Our top story ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. The vast majority of businesses that are listed for sale never actually sell. large majority of businesses that are listed for sale are never actually sold. While you may feel as though your business is worth a certain value, the simple truth is that it can be extraordinarily ... Read More

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® Partner. NWIR and NRCA activities continue to spark passion and excitement in the Roofing Industry I had some amazing trips in 2018 that involved National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) events. As many of you know, I am very proud to be ... Read More

By Dillon Fulcher, Cotney Construction Law. So, your employee has tested positive for marijuana, what do you do next? You could fire them, or, perhaps, you could give them one last chance. But, how do you formalize that last chance while also protecting yourself? You can enter into what is called a ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Few workplaces are as diverse as the construction site. The construction site is one of the most diverse workplaces you can find. Men and women from all different socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures come together to make up the workforce. There is however, another type of quickly growing form ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that adopting technology has been key to helping his firm collaborate seamlessly across nine states. Since its inception in 2012, Cotney Construction Law has expanded from one small office in Tampa, Florida to fourteen offices across nine states. As the firm has grown, we ... Read More

By Elizabeth Tipping, Partner at Cotney Construction Law, LLP. Let’s talk about one area in particular – whether you need to pay overtime and to whom. The holidays are behind us and we’ve started a new year. Now is a time for making resolutions. A time for looking back over the previous ... Read More

RCS Influencers celebrates its third year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2019 RCS Influencers. RCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos and blogs on RoofersCoffeeShop concerning pertinent industry ... Read More

By: Cotney Construction Law. Did you hear that? It may have been a trade-secret exposed. Maybe, but probably not. There are many disbeliefs regarding trade secrets and the legal implications that occur if it seems that one may have been exposed. This five-part article will discuss the definition of a trade secret ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney urges contractors to look at 2019 as a year of predictability and risk management Cotney Construction Law grew immensely over the course of 2018 and is expected to follow suit in 2019. As the firm continues to grow, we have continued to develop the systems and technologies ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Construction business owners hardly have enough time to transition from one project to another let alone develop an exit strategy for their business. With how busy construction business owners are, it is hardly likely that they have the time to move from project to project without help, let ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. A recent OSHA memo obtained by Bloomberg under the Freedom of Information Act authorizes investigators to use drones during inspections. The OSHA memorandum to regional administrators dated May 18, 2018 addresses the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems by OSHA. The memo states that “UAS may be ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. According to the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, roofers have the fourth most dangerous job in America, with 48.6 fatalities for every 100,000 workers. These fatalities are the result of the great deal of climbing, heavy lifting and kneeling in extremely hot weather, along with serious accidents ... Read More

DRIVING VALUE IN MEMBERSHIP Greetings WSRCA Members, A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2018 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the Association. In today’s competitive marketplace, our members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well as ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. The construction industry has only begun to scratch the service and open the door to new possibilities due to technology. By using and improving the technology available, the construction industry can improve productivity and efficiency - technology is the key to these improvements. There are several reasons why ... Read More