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Legal Updates and Open Q&A with Trent Cotney
In this Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a powerful and candid discussion on the latest legal issues impacting the roofing and construction industries. From evolving tariffs and immigration policies to regulatory changes and emerging legal cases, this “Power Hour” gives ...
Boost your legal knowledge
By Emma Peterson. Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, ...
Tariffs, ICE and new regulations: Legal changes from June 2025
By Emma Peterson. Get a quick, contractor-friendly recap of the biggest legal developments from Trent Cotney’s June construction law brief. Keeping up with all the latest legal issues and updates to the roofing industry has been a bit of a challenge lately with tariff changes, immigration regulations and more. Luckily ...
Florida enacts new mandatory Builder Warranty
Florida Statute §553.837, effective July 1, 2025, establishes a mandatory, transferable one-year warranty for newly constructed residential homes, including modular, manufactured, or factory-builts. Under the statute, builders are required to warrant against all construction defects in equipment, materials, or workmanship provided by the builder or any subcontractor or supplier that result ...
European Trends Influencing the US Roofing Market - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, and a panel of experts. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations from the Coffee Shops. My ...
Explore the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the U.S.
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 Western Roofing Expo is happening this September in Vegas and we want to see you there! The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has been supporting contractors with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information relevant to roofing and waterproofing since the 1970s. Today, they continue ...
Journeys into the roofing world
By Emma Peterson. Roscoe Green shares how he got involved in the roofing industry and how companies can bring in the next generation. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards got the chance to chat with Roscoe Green of Adams and Reese about how companies can bring more young ...
Colorado's new construction bill: What developers need to know
By Christopher D. Yost, Adams and Reese. Understrand this bill's key provisions and their potential effects on your projects so you can continue to thrive in Colorado’s evolving construction landscape. On May 12, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HOUSE BILL 25-1272, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the construction ...
Learn from the best at FRSA 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss your chance to get insights and advice from industry leaders like Trent Cotney at the 103rd FRSA Convention and Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) annual convention and expo is just around the corner! Hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, ...
Trent Cotney - Roofing and the New Presidential Administration - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
