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Tech that supports your team
By Emma Peterson. Insights into using digital tools to boost your sales team’s operations. Technology is revolutionizing every part of our world, including roofing. As John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group puts it, “Keeping up on roofing technology] is no longer optional. It's a strategic advantage that drives better ...
Cutting through the noise about AI
By Emma Peterson. Get clarity, not confusion, about new technology in this free workshop. By now, it would likely be hard to find someone in the industry who hasn’t heard about artificial intelligence (AI). From TIME naming the architects of AI the 2025 people of the year to endless articles ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 OutdoorCoffeeShop™ Outdoor Influencers
Outdoor Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the outdoor industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for OutdoorCoffeeShop™. Each month, Influencers respond to a topic that is relevant and timely ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrate their tenth year of giving back to the roofing industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each month, Influencers weigh in on timely topics impacting their respective industries, from technology ...
The state of roofing operations in 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. Trends every contractor should be preparing for. Most contractors agree on one thing: Roofing operations are changing faster than most companies can adapt. The industry has ridden through labor shortages, supply-chain swings, technology shifts and rising customer expectations. Now 2026 is shaping up to be another ...
Using the off-season to improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the off-season isn’t about waiting; it’s about sharpening. For most roofing contractors, the off-season is treated like downtime. Crews slow down, phones are quiet a bit and the focus shifts to getting through winter or waiting on the next weather event. But the contractors who consistently ...
Roofers rethink repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. A shifting mindset is helping contractors weather economic uncertainty. For decades, commercial roofing service departments were considered to be the equivalent of emergency response teams. John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, shared how the importance of repair services has shifted in recent years. He explained these ...
Reading beyond the roof plan
By Cotney Consulting Group. The more fluent you become in construction drawings, the fewer surprises you’ll face and the more profitable and professional your work becomes. Ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you the blueprint set is more than just a roof plan. Yet far too many roofing contractors only skim ...
The fifth wall: Convincing owners that roofs deserve equal respect
By Cotney Consulting Group. The roof deserves the same respect as the walls and floors because it bears the same responsibility, maybe more. Every building owner knows the value of walls, windows and floors, because they are visible daily to them and their tenants. Yet the roof protects them all and ...
