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How partnership informs performance
By Jenny Yu. Attendees of the 2026 IIBEC Convention gained insights, education and networking opportunities. On March 12-15, 2026, the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show delivered on its promise to bring together roofing and building enclosure professionals for education, collaboration and innovation. In an episode of Roofing ...
Keeping up with Cotney
By Emma Peterson. The latest Cotney Brief shares April 2026 construction law insights and updates. For contractors working in roofing and construction, the Cotney Briefs are an invaluable resource to keeping up with legal and regulatory changes affecting the industry. These briefs are written by Trent Cotney, a lawyer and ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Roofing contracts 101
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney explains the importance of thorough, purposeful and consistent legal documentation. When it comes to getting legal advice about the roofing industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better person to talk to than Trent Cotney. Trent has decades of experience in roofing litigation and arbitration. ...
Adams & Reese Construction Practice Group welcomes new counsel to its Nashville team
Darrick O’Dell brings over two decades of knowledge and experience in construction litigation. Adams & Reese announces the addition of Darrick O’Dell as counsel in the firm’s Construction Practice Group in Nashville. With more than two decades of trial and courtroom experience, O’Dell has built a reputation for combining deep industry ...
Protect your bottom line before chasing the top line
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney explains how strong legal foundations support roofing business growth and profitability. In a recent Read Listen Watch® episode, Megan Ellsworth hosted Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese for a conversation about how roofing companies should view the legal side of running a business as more ...
Legal takeaways from March 2026
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney dives into legal updates for contractors in the latest Cotney Brief. As we move further into 2026, it becomes clear that the uncertainty of the past few years is still very much with us. From geopolitics impacting supply chains and international trading to domestic ...
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 ...
The Profit Protection Playbook for Contractors
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to break down how roofing companies should view their legal department not as overhead but as a driver of profitability. They explore how risk mitigation protects the gap between gross revenue and true take-home ...
A critical look at AI
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney and Jon Gardner discuss AI liability, confidentiality and how contractors can build safe, effective practices. As artificial intelligence (AI) grows more and more common in our everyday life, it’s important to look at it critically and understand how it can be used as a tool. ...
