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Global tech sparks change
By Jesse Sanchez. Hear insights from industry experts about AI trade-specific innovation overseas and what's next in the states. Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and for the global roofing industry, the changes are already here. While U.S. contractors weigh the risks of automation and unfamiliar technologies, other nations are charging ...
What's a job cost review — And why you need one after every project
By Cotney Consulting Group. One of the most powerful tools in a contractor's toolbox In roofing, it's easy to move fast. You close a job, collect the final payment and jump to the next one before the last dumpster is hauled off. But if you're not stopping to look at how ...
Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the last month at The Coffee Shops™! Construction season is in full swing with the long summer days and better weather. Here at The Coffee Shops™ we have also been busy this last month! One of our most-read articles from July 2025 came ...
Brand power: How to stand out without racing to the bottom
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how you can build a brand that gets noticed, earns trust and helps win better work without dropping prices. Ever lose a job to a cheaper bid even though you knew your company was better qualified? Chances are, the client couldn't tell the difference. That's not ...
Boost your legal knowledge
By Emma Peterson. Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, ...
A roofer's guide to chemical exposure prevention
By Cotney Consulting Group. Don't overlook this invisible — and potentially deadly — threat. When most people think of roofing hazards, they picture high ladders, steep slopes and fall protection systems. However, chemical exposure is one of the more invisible — and often overlooked — threats to a roofing job site. From ...
Field leadership excellence
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why your next jobsite win depends on your foreman, not just your forecast. In roofing, we spend much time focusing on the big stuff sales strategies, estimating accuracy and cash flow. But let's be honest: most jobs don't fall apart on paper. They fall apart in the field. ...
European Trends Influencing the US Roofing Market - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, and a panel of experts. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations from the Coffee Shops. My ...
Boosting efficiency with metal building solutions
MCS Influencer John Kenney says in today’s construction market, energy efficiency is no longer a luxury. It’s an expectation. Building owners, developers and residential clients increasingly focus on sustainability, long-term cost savings and compliance with stricter energy codes. When properly designed and implemented, metal building solutions offer contractors a powerful way ...
How roofing contractors can overcome growth plateaus and build a scalable business
RCS Influencer John Kenney says every successful roofing contractor eventually reaches a point where the business seems to level off. You're landing work consistently, the crew is busy and revenue is stable, but profits are flat, backlogs grow and you find yourself reacting more than leading. This is known as a ...
