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The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrate their tenth year of giving back to the roofing industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each month, Influencers weigh in on timely topics impacting their respective industries, from technology ...
The year ahead for outdoor professionals
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the contractors that succeed this year will be the ones who understand where the market is headed and prepare their teams, systems and partners accordingly. The outdoor living and pool market continues to mature, and that maturity is changing how contractors need to think about design, ...
The state of roofing operations in 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. Trends every contractor should be preparing for. Most contractors agree on one thing: Roofing operations are changing faster than most companies can adapt. The industry has ridden through labor shortages, supply-chain swings, technology shifts and rising customer expectations. Now 2026 is shaping up to be another ...
Turning safety rules into personal responsibility
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that, at the end of the day, safety and workforce culture are inseparable. Safety in metal construction isn’t just about rules, PPE or checking boxes on a form. Those things matter, but they’re not what keep people safe when conditions change, schedules tighten or pressure shows ...
How coating contractors can avoid costly pitfalls in the new year
CCS Influencer John Kenney says coatings can be an intense, reliable profit center, but only when they’re managed with the same discipline as any other construction operation. Many contractors start the year with good intentions. Better margins. Cleaner jobs. Fewer headaches. But somewhere between the bid and the final punch list, ...
Using the off-season to improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the off-season isn’t about waiting; it’s about sharpening. For most roofing contractors, the off-season is treated like downtime. Crews slow down, phones are quiet a bit and the focus shifts to getting through winter or waiting on the next weather event. But the contractors who consistently ...
Roofers rethink repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. A shifting mindset is helping contractors weather economic uncertainty. For decades, commercial roofing service departments were considered to be the equivalent of emergency response teams. John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, shared how the importance of repair services has shifted in recent years. He explained these ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
Dust isn’t just dirt: Controlling silica exposure in the field
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Better control, better practices and better awareness are the foundation of a healthier, more productive workforce. Anyone who has ever cut tile, pavers or stone knows the familiar cloud that rises the moment the blade hits the material. To the untrained eye, it looks like ...
