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 ...
Forty years under the sun
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about roofing's silent occupational hazard. Ask a group of veteran roofers about the biggest safety risks they face, and you'll probably hear the same answers. Falls. Weather. Heavy lifting. Power tools. Traffic. Electricity. Rarely does someone mention the one hazard they've been exposed ...
Top October articles: Business boosters and contractor training
By Emma Peterson. We’re counting down the 10 most-read stories from The Coffee Shops® to help you stay on top of the latest industry conversations. Though it may be hard to believe, October is already coming to a close. And if your month has been anything like ours here at The Coffee ...
Top October articles: Preparing for the new year
By Emma Peterson. October was a busy month. Let’s catch up! Autumn has hit full swing this month and outdoor professionals around the country are being kept busy with everything from fall leaf raking and winterizing garden beds to snow removal and holiday light preparations. But, end-of-the-year jobs aren’t the only thing ...
Expert insights that span the pond
By Emma Peterson. Although roofing practices and regional challenges vary around the world, John Kenney explains why the industry's fundamental goals remain the same and how contractors can benefit from sharing their experiences. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group ...
Q&A – Rain, rain, go away!
When a storm came through mid-project, this homeowner reached out for some advice. A homeowner in Wisconsin, Rebecca, recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice. This was their message: A roofer put ice/water barrier, underlayment and a tarp on the roof yesterday. We had heavy winds and ...
Q&A – Adding asphalt primer
Recently, a homeowner reached out to ask for some help understanding the different quotes they got from roofers. Deb, a homeowner from California, reached out to our experts with this question: Hi, I am having my roof replaced and have dutch gutters. The roofer is recommending to apply a coat of ...
Your roofing company is always training someone
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The question isn't whether learning is taking place. The question is whether your organization is teaching the lessons that will make it stronger tomorrow than it is today. One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that training only happens when people gather in ...
Estimating is more than measuring materials
By Cotney Consulting Group. A complete estimate creates the labor plan, material plan, equipment plan and risk position that operations will be expected to deliver. Many contractors begin estimating by measuring quantities. Those numbers matter, but they are only the starting point. A profitable estimate must account for the complete ...
Handoff meeting 101
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about where successful projects really begin. A project does not truly begin when the contract is signed. It begins when the people responsible for producing the work understand what was sold, how it was priced, what the customer expects and where the risks are.That is the ...
