UP TO THE MINUTE
Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Why Toolbox Talks Are Essential
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Keep safety issues at the forefront of workers’ minds and increase awareness of hazards. Safety training should be an ongoing practice at construction sites. However, while formal OSHA instruction is critical for a secure worksite, continuous reminders are also essential. You can communicate those ...
The Current Way of the World
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Industry experts share how businesses are coping with shortages of material and labor amidst price increases and recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted territories. We’ve all seen the signs, “Help Wanted,” “Now Hiring,” “Signing Bonus Offered,” the list goes on. It’s no secret there ...
Top September Stories: Warranty Costs, Material Shortages and Vaccine Mandates
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. In looking at our most popular articles for the month of September, our visitors were most interested in the topics that are hot in the roofing industry – material shortages, warranty costs and vaccine mandates. ...
How the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Can Impact the Supply Chain Crisis
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Over the past several months, multiple industries — including construction, automotive and electronics — have been hit hard by the supply chain crisis. Materials have been scarce and severely delayed, leading to manufacturing slowdowns and projects falling behind schedule. These challenges are affecting the bottom ...
Recruiting Should Be Targeted and Personal
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney believes that effective recruiting requires a great culture and in-person connections. At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our primary strategy is to go where our candidates are. We recruit not only lawyers and paralegals, but also administrators, marketers, training professionals, sales managers, and consultants. Those diverse roles ...
Roofing Industry Hears from Manufacturing Executives on Supply Shortage
By James Ellsworth, RCS Chief of Staff. How past decisions are impacting future sales. Last week, we in the roofing industry had an opportunity to hear from seven roofing manufacturer executives from across the U.S. This Telephone Town Hall allowed contractors and members of the roofing industry to better ...
Top August Stories: Trade Shows and Durable, Innovative Products
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Editor. See what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. While looking through the most popular articles for the month of August, it’s no surprise that we see quite a few on trade shows. Many people were able to connect with industry friends in-person for the ...
Manufacturers No Longer Honoring Warranty Flat Rates and Discounts
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Over the past several months, roofing contractors have been facing numerous challenges, including labor shortages, extreme weather events, material delays and price increases. In addition to those already taxing issues, some contractors have recently been informed that certain manufacturers are canceling their flat rats and ...
Come See RCS at the Western Roofing Expo!
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss out on one of the largest regional roofing expos this September 21-23. Known as the premier regional roofing event in the United States, the Western Roofing Expo 2021 - September 21-23 at The Mirage Las Vegas - features a two-day trade show, 24 ...
4 Technological Approaches to the Material Shortages That Give You Back Some Control
By International Roofing Expo (IRE). The solution to ongoing shortages and delays could be in your hand right now. Here is how to use technology to your advantage. With continuing material shortages, price hikes and shipping delays with no ease in demand in sight, it can be easy to ...
UP TO THE MINUTE
