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Capturing knowledge and culture across business transitions
By Emma Peterson. Why succession planning is about more than retirement — it’s about people, knowledge and culture. For many small business owners, the goal is to create a legacy in their business that succeeds long after they retire. But the spot where many of these owners encounter issues is ...
What owners should know before other trades go on the roof
AAR Expert John Kenney says the best projects occur when the owner, roofing contractor and other trades work together rather than independently. Most home and building owners understand the importance of hiring a qualified roofing contractor when roof work is needed. What many don't realize is that some of the ...
High-quality training that comes to you
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran, Cotney Consulting Group has online training that can help you grow. In the roofing industry, training is the key to sustainable growth, both for individual careers and for businesses on the whole. But finding time to fit ...
Staying grounded: Safe material handling for tile and stone work
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In tile and stone work, safety and craftsmanship are inseparable — and both begin with staying grounded. Walk onto any tile or hardscape job, and you’ll see craftsmanship in motion — crews lifting heavy stone, moving pallets of pavers or setting large-format tiles with precision. ...
What high-performing roofing crews do differently: Lessons from four decades in the field
By Cotney Consulting Group. Crews take their cues from the top. If you bring structure, clarity and expectations, they bring performance. You can tell a high-performing roofing crew within the first thirty minutes of arriving on a job. It’s not about who moves the fastest or who makes the most noise. It’s ...
Q&A – A low-slope bleed out
A homeowner with a flat roof came to our experts to ask about bleed out. Adam from California was looking at their modified bitument roof and had some questions about the seams. They asked: I have a house with a flat roof. It has a modified bitumen torch applied cap ...
The case for roof restoration
By Emma Peterson. APOC’s latest study quantifies the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. In May of 2026, APOC, a leading liquid-applied roof restoration manufacturer and a member of ICP Building Solutions Group, released a new benchmark study all about the performance and profitability of roof restoration projects. ...
The best estimators don't guess — They forecast
MCS Influencer John Kenney says estimating complex jobs isn't about producing the lowest number. It's about producing the most accurate number. One of the fastest ways to lose money on a metal construction project is to underestimate its complexity. Most estimating mistakes don't happen because someone missed a square or forgot ...
Sustainability in roofing: Moving beyond the buzzwords
RCS Influencer John Kenney explains how evolving roofing solutions support building performance, long-term value and owner objectives. Not that long ago, sustainability discussions were limited to a handful of projects, a few environmentally focused owners and the occasional architect seeking certification points. Today, that conversation has become much more mainstream. Building ...
More than a meeting
By Cotney Consulting Group. How toolbox talks shape roofing culture. If you want to know your company's safety culture, listen to a toolbox talk. This is not the scripted version, where everyone nods politely while thinking about the day ahead, but the honest ones, where supervisors lead by example, crews participate and ...
