Cotney Consulting Group
Installation guideline tips for roof coating
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn best practices for roof coatings in order to protect and extend the useful service life of existing roof assemblies. Coatings, while considered a reasonably modern process, are one of our industry's oldest forms of waterproofing, whose ancestral roots date back to the Egyptians around 3000 BC. They ...
Register for the next Affinity Webinar - Training for success!
Join John Kenney, Karen Edwards and Heidi J. Ellsworth for another Affinity webinar where they discuss the importance of training for your entire company. Many office staff and especially marketing, do not receive product training that can help them be strong brand ambassadors for your company. Join us ...
Innovative talent development strategies in roofing manufacturing
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the roofing manufacturing sector continues to evolve, the focus on talent development will remain a critical factor in its growth and sustainability. The roofing industry, particularly within the manufacturing sector, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands. This transformation brings to ...
Best practices for roofing contractors in hazard communication
By Cotney Consulting Group. A commitment to excellence in hazard communication is not just good practice — it's good business. As roofing contractors, we navigate an environment bristling with potential hazards, from the risks of falls to the subtler, equally perilous dangers posed by the daily materials. At the heart of safeguarding ...
How a good subcontractor is crucial to a successful project
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says a subcontractor's ability to demonstrate responsibility for their own safety is key to a successful project. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Megan Ellsworth, our multimedia manager, and Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview ...
Maximizing sales and customer relationships with the power of sales CRM
By Cotney Consulting Group. Sales CRM is more than a tool, it is a strategic asset that is central to achieving sustained business success. Sales Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems have become the cornerstone of modern business operations, providing a transformative solution that centralizes customer interactions, streamlines communication and augments sales performance. ...
Navigating contractor safety risks: Strategies and best practices for roofing contractors
By Cotney Consulting Group. Managing safety risks associated with external contractors demands a proactive and comprehensive approach. In today's fast-paced project environments, collaboration with external contractors is commonplace, bringing a wealth of expertise to the table. However, this collaboration also introduces a myriad of safety challenges that can jeopardize the well-being of ...
Q&A – Are asphalt shingles a good choice for shed style houses?
When this homeowner set out to build a shed style house, they wanted to know which material would be best for their roof. Cathy, a homeowner in Newfoundland, Canada, has been building a shed style house and couldn’t decide on a roofing material. She sent in this question to our ...
R-Club Quarterly Training: Roofing Contracting Business Basics - TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group. You can read the transcript below or watch the webinar. John Kenney: Welcome to everyone in attendance and all those that are going to be in attendance, excuse me, watching on the replay. ...
A deep dive into BI strategies
By Jonny Suchor. Understanding the role of business intelligence in roofing from the experts themselves. In a recent RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted an insightful dialogue with experts from different facets of the roofing industry to discuss business intelligence (BI). The crew included Eugene Zukowski from Jobba, John Kenney ...
