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By Cass Jacoby. The summertime heat is no joke. Even for the seasoned professional, the heat needs to be taken seriously - especially as temperatures continue to rise Summer is here and as any roofer knows — so is brutal heat. As temperatures rise, it is more important than ever that ...

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What’s Hot in Florida Roofing?

July 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent live episode of Coffee Conversations, RooferCoffeeShop® learned about the latest trends in the Florida roofing market. RoofersCoffeeShop hosted a live episode of Coffee Conversations at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 100th Annual Convention! There, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with industry ...

Perfecting Your Submittal Process for On-time Deliveries

July 21, 2022 at 4:29 p.m.

MCS Influencer John Kenney says that finishing projects on time starts at the beginning. On-time delivery is crucial to a contractor and client's long-term relationship. There are many items a contractor must implement to have a successful system in place that countries provide a dependable on-time delivery outcome to the ...

Indicators Your Company Needs To Improve Its Safety Culture

July 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Avoid OSHA violations and keep crew members safe by improving your company's safety culture. As professional roofing contractors, we are always thinking about safety — yet our industry is still one of the most high-risk. OSHA statistics show seven of the top ten cited violations and ...

RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces John Kenney as Special Contributor

July 18, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Kenney joins RCS as a special contributor to share wisdom, insight and advice to the industry. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces John Kenney, the CEO and co-founder of Cotney Consulting Group, as a special contributor ...

The Secret to a Successful Service Department - Partnering Software and Service

July 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This upcoming RLW will teach you how to discover the right software solutions as you grow your service department. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, and where they ...

Drones in Roofing

July 13, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Drones are now part of the roofers’ world, allowing you to conduct roof inspections in winter when snow and ice make it risky and measure a roof quickly without climbing a ladder. Professional roofers have done a stellar job of putting drone technology to good work, ...

Why You Should be Treating Metal as a Specialty Division

July 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

MCS influencer John Kenney writes about what you need to keep in mind to be successful in your metal division. Roofing has always been a highly competitive trade, and the most successful contractors not only perform high-quality installs but also have been able to separate themselves from the rest of ...

OSHA's Silica Standard Increases Costs and Adds Confusions for Roofing Contractors

July 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about some roofing contractors' traditionally used tools that expose their workers to silica and the practiced control methods to limit exposure. OSHA began enforcing the silica standard for the construction industry in September of 2017. The critical provision with the most significant impact on the ...