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The test of 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the market tightens this year, contractors will need to confront any operational weaknesses in their companies. We’ve been hearing for the last few years about the market tightening, and 2026 is just another chapter in that story. From labor pressure and rising costs to ...
How the Iran conflict could impact construction costs, fuel prices and projects
By John Kenney III, advisor to Commercial Roofing Contractors, Cotney Consulting Group. In uncertain markets, the most disciplined contractors focus less on predicting prices and more on protecting assumptions. Over the past several weeks, headlines have been dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Missile strikes, attacks on energy infrastructure and ...
More than an oil story: Supply change challenges around the Strait of Hormuz
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how geopolitical conflicts are impacting material costs, supply chains and more in the roofing market. For many people in the U.S., gas costs have been top of mind with the conflict in Iran disrupting oil distribution. However, the cost of this type of ...
Why roof ventilation matters for your home
AAR Expert John Kenney says that ventilation is not just an accessory to the roof — it is a critical part of the system. When homeowners think about roof performance, they usually focus on the shingles they can see from the ground. But one of the most important parts of a ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them
By Cotney Consulting Group. Those who invest now in operational discipline will have options later. Those who do not will find themselves reacting under pressure. In the opening article of this series, we established a simple but essential point: The real question surrounding humanoid robotics in construction is not when the ...
R-Club safety trainings: Bilingual education that strengthens crews
By Jesse Sanchez. Exclusive bilingual safety trainings equip roofing crews with clarity, confidence and stronger compliance culture. Safety on a jobsite is not built through policies alone. It is reinforced through repetition, leadership and training that reaches every crew member clearly and consistently. Inside the RoofersCoffeeShop® R-Club, that commitment shows ...
Capacitaciones de seguridad del R-Club: Educación bilingüe que fortalece a las cuadrillas
Por Jesse Sanchez. Traducido por Jessica Bravo. Capacitaciones exclusivas de seguridad en bilingüe brindan a las cuadrillas de techado mayor claridad, confianza y una cultura de cumplimiento más sólida. La seguridad en un sitio de trabajo no se construye únicamente con políticas. Se refuerza mediante la repetición, el liderazgo ...
Price vs. performance: Understanding roofing lifecycle value
CCS Influencer John Kenney says the key responsibility for contractors is helping building owners understand the difference between price and value. When building owners start evaluating roofing options, the conversation almost always begins with price. What does a coating system cost? What does a new single-ply roof cost? Those are fair ...
Operational readiness in a changing compliance environment
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the best way to support both office staff and field supervisors during compliance concerns is through clear standard operating procedures. Immigration compliance has become a topic many roofing contractors are paying closer attention to, and for good reason. The environment around labor documentation and jobsite ...
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