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How often should a commercial roof be inspected? What owners need to know
AAR Expert John Kenney says building owners should treat their roof as an asset rather than an afterthought to get a better return on investment. A commercial roof will last a long time when it’s cared for, but even the best system won’t perform the way it should if it’s left ...
Balancing tradition and technology in roofing
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the future of roofing isn’t about replacing tradition; it’s about building on it. Roofing has always been about hard work, craftsmanship and relationships. Those principles built this industry and still hold it together today. What’s changing fast is how we manage the business side of things. ...
What to watch in coatings in 2026
CCS Influencer John Kenney says the contractors who benefit most won’t be the ones chasing every new product; they’ll be the ones who understand which innovations solve real problems in their markets. The coatings industry is changing fast, and if you're paying attention, you can see that 2026 is shaping ...
Innovations driving the metal construction industry forward
MCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who combine practical field experience with smart adoption of new technologies will win. If you work on metal building projects and want to stay ahead, you’ve got to keep your eyes open to what’s real in the field, not just what sounds futuristic on a ...
Gana la temporada navideña con esta guía de regalos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde herramientas hasta cursos de capacitación, el equipo de The Coffee Shops™ reúne los regalos perfectos para los profesionales del techado en esta guía para dar en grande esta temporada. Si tu año ha sido como el nuestro aquí en The Coffee ...
Roof and HVAC: How one affects the other
By Cotney Consulting Group. What homeowners need to know about this overlooked connection. When homeowners think about comfort, they often separate the systems that keep them cool in summer and warm in winter from the materials that shield their homes from the elements. But your roof and HVAC system are ...
Q&A – Getting some space to breathe
Finding a way to keep the air moving in a double-wide mobile home. Dan, a homeowner from South Carolina, was looking for ways to keep his home cooler. This is what he asked our experts about ventilation: Because I live in a double wide mobile home (2000), I only have box ...
Ask about HVAC: Why maintenance matters more than you think
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about what your HVAC does — And the myths that could be costing you. When it comes to home comfort, your HVAC system is the quiet workhorse behind the scenes — until it's not. Regular maintenance is often seen as optional or unnecessary, but the truth ...
Top November articles: Training, tradeshows and more
By Emma Peterson. It’s been a busy month at The Coffee Shops™, here are some must-read articles to keep you informed. November has been a busy month here at The Coffee Shops™! Our crew has been hard at work and you can tell from the number of articles we published ...
Staying ahead of project risk in roofing
By Cotney Consulting Group. When you treat risk management like a habit instead of a special event, you become more resilient. Every roofing project carries a degree of uncertainty, no matter how experienced the contractor or how well-worn the scope of work. Sometimes that uncertainty shows up as weather delays, other ...
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