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Posting Worksite Pictures Can Send the Wrong Message
Don't make these mistakes when posting to you company's social media platform. Social media in the workplace is now mainstream, and before weighing the pros and cons, let's review what makes up social medial. Social media is a widely used term and refers to "media" such as a video, text, picture, ...
How Contractors Can Train New Installation Crews for Metal Roofs and Walls
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that manufacturers and industry associations can help provide your crew with quality training. By John Kenney. Metal systems for roofing and wall panels are great opportunities for contractors to expand their business and gain additional profitability. It is not for every contractor because it requires greater attention ...
How Can Solar be Integrated With Metal Sales?
By John Kenney. Metal roofing is continuing to grow as the leader in the roof of choice selected in combination with solar systems. In some cases, it is less expensive upfront than other roof system combinations, but its longevity increases the combined system's lifetime return on investment. Over the last few decades, metal ...
Best Practices for Toolbox Talks
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Benefits and guidelines of holding regular toolbox talks at your construction worksite. Each week your supervisors or safety managers should deliver safety messages to your crews before starting work. Toolbox talks are an excellent method to present your safety messages. Some companies refer to these as ...
Top September Articles: Metal Trends, Sustainable Roofing and Suicide Prevention
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past year has shown us how much the interest in metal roofing is growing, and this past month is no different. Looking back at September’s top monthly articles, we are still seeing consistent intrigue in informative pieces ...
How Certifying Estimators Makes the Whole Industry Better
By Cass Jacoby. Discover how taking your training to the next level can differentiate your business in this RLW. In an RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to consider the value of estimating training and certification programs. As the industry learns to cope with ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2022 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the metal industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2022 MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) Influencers. MCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos ...
Roofing Contractors Responding After the Storm
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here are what plans you should have in place for this hurricane season. As Ian passed through Florida, then regrouped off the east coast and headed to South Carolina, it reminded us in the industry that emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere, anytime, causing damage to ...
Creating Solutions for Your Company
By Evelyn Witterholt. Check out Cotney Consulting Group’s Affinity Webinar Playlist to learn how to create success for your roofing company. For the past year, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) and Cotney Consulting Group have teamed up for a series of Affinity Webinars designed to provide businesses with solutions for success. Join RCS ...
Skills for Safety – Part Two
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Two safety skills you need to stay on top of your company's safety culture and goals. In part one, we covered the first two skills that your safety managers, project managers and on-site supervising personnel need to develop and implement safety strategies successfully. In part two, ...
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