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John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
The best roofing solution isn't always one system
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that hybrid roofs represent a shift toward performance-driven decision-making. One of the biggest changes I've seen over the years is the industry's willingness to move away from "one-size-fits-all" roofing solutions. There was a time when contractors often approached every project with a preferred system and tried ...
Watch your step
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Fall prevention and trip hazards across outdoor worksites. Whether you're installing tile, setting pavers, running conduit for outdoor lighting, maintaining athletic turf or building a pergola, every trade shares the same silent threat: uneven, unpredictable walking surfaces. Most contractors think of fall hazards as working ...
When global events reach the rooftop
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why every roofing contractor needs an operational preparedness plan Forty-five years ago, when I entered the roofing industry, running a successful company meant mastering the challenges we could see. We watched the weather forecast as closely as the production schedule. We worried about keeping ...
¡Gana tu pase para la Western Roofing Expo 2026!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. Participa para tener la oportunidad de acceder a sesiones educativas de primer nivel, eventos para establecer contactos, almuerzos y una de las exposiciones comerciales más importantes de la industria. RoofersCoffeeShop® se ha unido a Western Colloid para enviar a cinco profesionales a la ...
Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo
By Emma Peterson. Enter for an opportunity to access top-tier educational sessions, networking events, luncheons and an industry-leading trade show floor. RoofersCoffeeShop® is partnering with Western Colloid to send five professionals to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! Known as the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the United ...
A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events, seminars and exhibitors that will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo. Navigating today’s roofing industry can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you’re facing more extreme storms in the field or juggling labor issues and material shortages in the office, ...
Walking-working surfaces: The everyday hazards that put crews at risk
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Across all industries, slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury. In outdoor construction and maintenance, the risk increases exponentially. On any outdoor jobsite — whether you’re building a patio, running electrical lines, maintaining irrigation, installing tile or servicing a pool — workers spend ...
Routine doesn’t mean risk-free
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Tips for staying alert in building maintenance. There’s a unique mindset that comes with building maintenance work. Unlike construction crews who move from project to project, maintenance technicians return to the same properties day after day. They know the buildings, understand the systems and learn the ...
Why growth stalls — and how to fix it
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney discusses three common contractor challenges and how to build your business beyond them. John Kenney has been around the trades and construction industries for a bit. He has over 45 years of experience as a contractor and has become an invaluable resource to professionals in ...
Begin managing proactively with online training
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Cotney Consulting Group’s training elevates individuals, businesses and the industry as a whole. Having a properly trained team is one of the biggest factors in not only promoting individual growth but also long-term business success. But, in the busy world of roofing, it can ...
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