Cotney Consulting Group
The Construction Coatings Outlook
In this CoatingsTalk™, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to examine the economic forces shaping the construction coatings industry. From roofing and waterproofing to protective, industrial and specialty coatings, they explore current demand, construction spending, restoration activity, material costs and project backlogs. John also shares ...
Los buenos project managers piensan tres semanas por adelantado
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. La gestión excepcional de proyectos no se trata de mantenerse ocupado. Se trata de mantenerse un paso adelante. Una de las mayores diferencias que he notado entre los project managers promedio y los excepcionales tiene muy poco que ver con la experiencia, la personalidad ...
Una mirada nueva puede ver lo que la experiencia a veces pasa por alto
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres. A veces, mejorar no requiere nueva tecnología ni equipos costosos. A veces, todo comienza con una pregunta. Una de las cosas que siempre he valorado al integrar a un nuevo empleado a una cuadrilla de techado son las preguntas que ...
Caught in the equipment
By Cotney Consulting Group. Preventing entanglement and pinch-point injuries. Outdoor contractors rely on machinery to move material, improve production and complete demanding work. But that same equipment creates severe entanglement, pinch-point and caught-between hazards. These incidents happen quickly and often result in crushing injuries, amputations or fatalities. Landscaping crews ...
Q&A – Roof vent placement
When this homeowner from Utah had questions about their roof vents, they came to our experts for answers. Recently, Steve reached out to AskARoofer with a question pertaining the placement of roof vents on their home. This is what they asked: I’m looking for some opinions on my attic ventilation because ...
Calambres por calor: La señal de advertencia que demasiados trabajadores del techado ignoran
Por Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Ignorar los calambres por calor no demuestra fortaleza. Aumenta la posibilidad de que el sistema de enfriamiento del cuerpo continúe deteriorándose. Probablemente, todo trabajador con experiencia en techado ha visto como pasa. De repente, un miembro de la cuadrilla deja de trabajar ...
How deferred roof maintenance spreads damage through a building
By Cotney Consulting Group. The most economical roof problem is usually the one addressed before it has the chance to spread. A small roof problem rarely stays small. What begins as loose flashing, a blocked drain, a minor puncture or an open seam can eventually affect insulation, decking, ceilings, walls, ...
Selling or buying a property? Do not overlook the roof records
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof can influence a property transaction long before the buyer and seller reach the final price. Buyers want to know how old the roof is, whether it has leaked, what repairs have been completed and how soon replacement may be necessary. Sellers want to ...
Technology may be evolving, but roofing still needs roofers
By Emma Peterson. While AI can analyze data and automate repetitive tasks, roofing remains a trade built on field experience, adaptability and professional judgment, skills that technology cannot easily replicate. As artificial intelligence (AI) and technological automation continues to revolutionize the way we do office and administration work, many people’s ...
Access the new Roof Restoration Index for Free
A new benchmark study from APOC and Cotney Consulting Group is highlighting the growing business advantages of commercial roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing. Analyzing 118 commercial roofing projects, the report found that restoration projects generated nearly twice the gross profit per crew day while requiring smaller crews, less labor ...
