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Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
Managing risk from the rooftop down
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can reduce liability, strengthen customer relationships and protect profitability by addressing the growing complexity of today’s rooftops. During this Coffee Conversations® sponsored by Anchor Products, Heidi J. Ellsworth joined Anchor Products founder Joel Stanley, attorney Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese and roofing technical expert Mark Graham ...
Understanding the 2026 August legal landscape
By Emma Peterson. The latest Cotney Brief helps contractors stay ahead of evolving legal and business challenges with insights on tariffs, claims management, documentation practices and project risk mitigation. Every day there are legal decisions being made that change the way the world operates. But it can be a lot ...
Check tax policy at all levels
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney recommends checking state and local tax policies in addition to federal. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Emma Richardson: Hi everyone, I'm Emma Richardson for ...
Leave your mark on the industry
By Emma Peterson. How participating in associations like the Roofing Alliance gives professionals a chance to build a legacy. From providing broader industry advocacy on a national level to providing individual contractors with the resources they need to succeed, trade associations are invaluable resources. A prime example of one of ...
The metal event of the year is here!
By Emma Peterson. With more than 250 exhibitors, expanded educational programming and interactive experiences across the show floor, METALCON continues to be the industry's premier gathering for metal construction. METALCON, the only event in the industry dedicated solely to the application of metal in design and construction, is just around ...
Employee classification 102: The who and how
By Emma Peterson. From branding and exclusivity to duration of work and advertising, discover the key factors that determine worker classification. With subcontractors, independent contractors and non-traditional employee roles, it can be hard to figure out how to properly classify your team. To get some clarity on employee classification, we ...
The scoop on the 2026 storm season
By Emma Peterson. Chris Kane explains why lower storm activity should not lead to complacency and highlights the work being done to improve disaster recovery. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season kicked off in June, but it has been a fairly quiet storm season overall, especially when compared to the intensity ...
Employee classification 101: The what and the why
By Emma Peterson. Benjamin Briggs breaks down the legal and operational implications of worker classification. For many contractors, understanding employee classification can be one of the hardest parts of running a business. To give our readers some clarity on the topic, Karen Edwards hosted Benjamin Briggs, a board-certified labor and ...
July 2026 legal updates
By Emma Peterson. Learn about new noncompete limits, immigration policies, warranty provisions and more with this month’s Cotney Brief! Trent Cotney is well-known in the roofing industry for his expertise in roofing litigation and arbitration. He is a partner at leading legal firm Adams and Reese and has defended ...
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