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 ...
The signs most companies miss
By Cotney Consulting Group. Mental health and suicide prevention in roofing. Most safety conversations in roofing focus on what you can see: fall hazards, equipment, weather and materials. But some of the most serious risks on a jobsite aren’t visible at all. Mental health struggles don’t announce themselves with alarms or warning ...
The best way to extend the life of your roof isn't what most people think
AAR Expert John Kenney says maintenance doesn't just help your roof last longer — it helps protect your home, your budget and your peace of mind. One of the first questions homeowners ask after installing a new roof is, "How long should it last?" It's a fair question, but after ...
Cuando el calor se apodera de todo
Por Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Cómo las temperaturas extremas aumentan silenciosamente el riesgo en los trabajos de techado El calor extremo normalmente no provoca el primer error en un trabajo de techado. Provoca el segundo. El paso que se omitió. El movimiento apresurado. La decisión que en ese ...
Turning field leadership into stronger margins
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing contractors can improve profitability by equipping field leaders to manage labor, sequencing, communication and jobsite expectations. Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) emphasizes the importance of strong field leadership as roofing contractors invest significant time into estimating, production reports, gross margin analysis and overhead ...
Why the most successful roofing contractors plan further ahead
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The strongest roofing contractors are the ones who see the problems coming and prepare accordingly. After more than 45 years in the roofing industry, I have learned that many project failures do not begin on site. They begin weeks earlier, when a decision ...
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 ...
Top July articles: Mental health, global politics and market predictions
By Emma Peterson. Explore the articles that generated the most interest this month. In the last month, over 250 articles have been published on RoofersCoffeeShop.com. That’s a lot of reading to keep up with, especially for busy contractors who are going between the office and the field. To make it ...
El estimado no termina cuando se entrega la propuesta
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Un estimado no está realmente terminado hasta que se hace la revisión final del proyecto y las lecciones aprendidas se aplican al siguiente trabajo. Uno de los errores más comunes en nuestra industria es pensar que el trabajo del estimador ...
Your roof is a complete system, not just the material you see
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Your roof is not simply the shingles, panels or membrane visible from outside. When most homeowners look at a roof, they see shingles, metal panels, tile, or another finished surface. That visible material is important, but it is only one part of what protects the building. ...
