RCS Influencers
Insurance market volatility: What roofing contractors need to know
RCS Influencers Seth and Ashley Pietsch say that strong operations, a culture of safety and disciplined risk management are key to weathering today’s insurance volatility. Roofing contractors across both the residential and commercial sectors are facing a difficult insurance environment. Premiums are rising, fewer carriers are willing to write roofing accounts ...
Insurance pressure is rising — Contractors who adapt will survive it
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that the contractors who treat risk management as part of their daily operation are going to be the ones who stay competitive. If you’ve been in this business long enough, you’ve seen insurance cycles come and go. What we’re dealing with right now isn’t just another ...
Be proactive and control what you can in the face of insurance market volatility
RCS Influencer Katie Clymer says the problem of insurance market volatility requires both individual discipline and collective advocacy to achieve meaningful change. Insurance market volatility is impacting every corner of the roofing industry right now, whether you’re heavily involved in insurance claim work or not. While our company does not primarily ...
Mitigating insurance costs with operational excellence
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says great operational procedures and low insurance premiums tend to go hand-in-hand. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can read the transcript below. listen to the interview or watch the recording. Jenny Yu: Hello ...
Why I-9 compliance is a non-negotiable in today’s roofing industry
RCS Influencer Erica Reed says that how you build your system is just as important as how you build your roofs. In roofing and construction, speed is part of the culture. We’re constantly mobilizing crews, onboarding subcontractors and pushing to meet aggressive timelines. But in the middle of that pace, there’s ...
When they show up — Are you ready?
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall talks about the first steps to preparing your business for immigration investigations. Let me ask you something most contractors never think about until it's too late: If federal agents walked onto your jobsite or into your office today, do you and your team know what to do? I ...
Immigration compliance and jobsite protocols: Creating SOPs to reduce risk and disruption
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say strong SOPs aren’t just about avoiding fines — they’re about protecting continuity. As roofing contractors continue to navigate labor shortages, evolving regulations and increased jobsite scrutiny, having clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is no longer optional — it’s essential. Well-written SOPs reduce risk, prevent ...
Operational readiness in a changing compliance environment
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the best way to support both office staff and field supervisors during compliance concerns is through clear standard operating procedures. Immigration compliance has become a topic many roofing contractors are paying closer attention to, and for good reason. The environment around labor documentation and jobsite ...
Immigration compliance and jobsite protocols: Build the system before you need it
RCS Influencer Melissa Chapman says that immigration compliance is not about politics. It is about leadership discipline. Most roofing contractors do not ignore immigration compliance. They just assume it will work itself out—until it doesn’t. An unexpected inspection. A document error. A foreman who says too much or not enough. Suddenly ...
Labor shortages don’t just affect production — They affect coverage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that labor shortages are operational challenges — but they are also insurance and risk management challenges. When roofing contractors talk about labor shortages, the focus is usually on production delays, missed deadlines and increased labor costs. But there’s another side to the conversation that ...
