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NRCA’s legal webinar series continues in December with Trent Cotney, NRCA General Counsel and CEO, Cotney Construction Law, who will explain how to: Prepare your business to ensure it is protected Update your contracts, HR policies and safety manuals to account for the latest COVID-19 developments Adhere to cyber security best practices and ... Read More

Save the Date! FRSA's 99th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center - Kissimmee, FL FRSA's convention consists of three days of education, family fun, sports, and networking, along with two days of the LARGEST regional roofing expo, the Florida Roofing ... Read More

The influenza virus is highly contagious, and during flu season, avoiding the illness can be challenging. Seasonal influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu season in the U.S. typically ranges from November to April. ... Read More

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. California business owners need to be aware of new COVID-19 standards that went into effect on Monday, November 30, and will remain in effect for at least 180 days. The board that advises California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) voted on these temporary regulations ... Read More

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Jennifer Stone and Renae Bales, the co-chairs of National Women in Roofing. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast, or watch the webinar here. Heidi Ellsworth: Good morning, everybody and welcome to Coffee Conversations. Today, as ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Protect your company during times of uncertainty with reliable and affordable legal services. The coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty within the construction industry. Contractors with operations of all sizes have faced difficulties keeping their businesses running over the last few months. According to Cotney ... Read More

RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that the roofing industry has a big heart, and its generosity inspires others to give. I am constantly inspired by my roofing friends and the roofing industry overall for their commitment to giving back. It inspires me every day and for this month’s Roofing ... Read More

RoofersCoffeeShop® is proud to announce a new way to join in some roofing industry fun, the R-Club. Find the things you need, learn a little and socialize with the people who understand you. We are the kindred spirits, the brother-sister-hood, the place Where the Industry Meets! By signing up you ... Read More

Not being prepared for winter weather can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on a jobsite. When it comes to safe winter weather operations, supervisors need to keep these key issues in mind: 1. Slip and Falls: A common construction site accident is a slips and fall, and they ... Read More

Date: Dec. 11 Time: Noon - 1 p.m. CST Online webinar Member Price: Free Architect/Engineer/Consultant Individual Member Price: $55 Nonmember Price: $55 Individual Registration Group Registration Class Description NRCA’s legal webinar series continues in December with Trent Cotney, NRCA General Counsel and CEO, Cotney Construction Law, who will explain how to: Prepare your business to ensure it is protected in ... Read More

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney, owner of Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to a Roofing Road Trips. I'm Heidi Ellsworth, partner with RoofersCoffeeShop. And I am as always ... Read More

S2:E45 Heidi J. Ellsworth and Trent Cotney visit about the importance of planning now for 2021 concerning risk management for a roofing company. They talk about how the Cotney Construction Law subscription plan can help roofing contractors not only deal reactively to unplanned legal actions and regulatory concerns but also proactively ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Listen to this podcast to stay up to date with current changes and prepare for those coming in 2021. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth chats with Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law about the importance of preparing your roofing company’s ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Lightning is a dangerous natural force. Annually in the United States, cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times and over 300 people are struck by lightning. During the past 30 years, about 50 people, on average, have been killed by lightning strikes every year, and many more ... Read More

By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. Learn what employers should be aware of regarding OHSA obligations in Ontario. Employers have a lot of responsibility when it comes to workplace safety. Paramount among these responsibilities is to take every reasonable precaution for the safety of workers – no easy task at the best ... Read More