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John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
Turning safety rules into personal responsibility
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that, at the end of the day, safety and workforce culture are inseparable. Safety in metal construction isn’t just about rules, PPE or checking boxes on a form. Those things matter, but they’re not what keep people safe when conditions change, schedules tighten or pressure shows ...
How coating contractors can avoid costly pitfalls in the new year
CCS Influencer John Kenney says coatings can be an intense, reliable profit center, but only when they’re managed with the same discipline as any other construction operation. Many contractors start the year with good intentions. Better margins. Cleaner jobs. Fewer headaches. But somewhere between the bid and the final punch list, ...
Using the off-season to improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the off-season isn’t about waiting; it’s about sharpening. For most roofing contractors, the off-season is treated like downtime. Crews slow down, phones are quiet a bit and the focus shifts to getting through winter or waiting on the next weather event. But the contractors who consistently ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered
The AskARoofer Experts are the perfect people to reach out to when starting a new roofing project. Tim, a homeowner from Ohio, came to the AskARoofer Experts because they had some questions about the different products available for their project. They shared: So I've been pondering this for awhile, for a ...
MetalCoffeeShop’s top 2025 content highlights
By Jesse Sanchez From profitability tools and retrofit strategies to shop growth and workforce insights, the most impactful MetalCoffeeShop content in 2025 focused on helping contractors succeed with metal. MetalCoffeeShop’s strongest engagement in 2025 centered on content that helped contractors make better business decisions with metal. At the top of ...
Technologies changing how projects get built
MCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who master both the old and the new will win complex, high-value work. One of the biggest game changers is the integration of robotics, automation and AI into fabrication. Automated roll forming, laser cutting, robotic welding and AI-powered seamers are improving precision, reducing waste ...
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 ...
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