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The next generation of Canadian roofing leaders will need more than technical skill
By Cotney Consulting Group. Technical skill may earn someone the opportunity to lead. It does not automatically prepare that person for leadership. The roofing industry has always depended on people who understand the work. They know how systems fit together, how water moves, where details fall short and what it ...
The specifications are not the entire scope
By Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing contractors are often told to follow the specifications, and they should. But the specifications are not the entire scope. Drawings, specifications, addenda, contracts, supplementary conditions, manufacturer requirements, referenced standards and actual site conditions may govern a roofing project. Each document may contain part of the ...
John Kenney - Connecting Canada’s Roofing Community
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing ...
When wildfire smoke reaches the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Wildfire smoke has become an operational concern that many Canadian roofing contractors can no longer treat as an uncommon event. By mid-July 2026, hundreds of active wildfires were burning across Canada, with elevated fire danger affecting several northern and central regions. Smoke from those fires ...
Navigating the Key Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Roof Fall Protection Regulations
By Cotney Consulting Group. Use this information to guide employers toward a safer, compliant working environment. Maintaining the safety of workers in high-risk environments is a critical facet of any organization. The legal landscapes for such protocols differ in the United States and Canada, bringing unique challenges to the businesses operating ...
Learn About What Makes Canada's Roofing Industry Different
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Join CRCA’s Bob Brunet for an Industry Interview discussing how trade organizations are run in Canada. Cotney Associates and Consultants' John Kenney interviews Bob Brunet of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), about the differences between the roofing community in the United States ...
