John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
Developing a Safety Committee
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. A safety committee's purpose is to create a hazard-free workplace environment for all employees. Safety committees are a valuable resource and should not be overlooked as part of your overall safety culture. It is a prudent objective for your company to have one and listen to ...
The Importance of Approved Submittals On Your Projects
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why approved submittals matter and how to best streamline the process. Before installing roofing on your project, the process begins with gathering the proper information. That includes getting approved submittals. And in these days of technology and automation, no contractor can afford to fall behind on ...
OSHA Inspections – What You Should Expect
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Don't be blindsided by your upcoming OSHA inspection. Here are some tips for getting prepared. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) averaged approximately 32,000 inspections, and State-operated plans averaged 42,000 per year in the three prior years to the pandemic in 2020. Though inspections were ...
Register for the First Quarterly Training with Cotney Consulting - Estimating
Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST. As an R-Club member, anyone in your company has access to receive an hour of FREE live training with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting on Tuesday, August 9 at 2 p.m. EST. This training will earn them a certificate that goes towards being fully ...
Watch our Latest RLW - Partnering Software and Service
In the ultimate partnership, Cotney Consulting and Jobba present this RLW on the importance of using the right software for Service. It is a partnership that is critical for roofing companies to find in order to have success. In today’s tech driven environment, roofing contractors need to understand how to work ...
What’s Hot in Florida Roofing?
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent live episode of Coffee Conversations, RooferCoffeeShop® learned about the latest trends in the Florida roofing market. RoofersCoffeeShop hosted a live episode of Coffee Conversations at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 100th Annual Convention! There, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with industry ...
Wood Deck Inspection 101
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. This article will cover some tips and details for roofers to keep in mind when inspecting the roof's wood sheathing and framing structure. Always check with your local building code and manufacturer recommendations for minimum sheathing thickness, nailing patterns requirements, and rafter spacing. Roof sheathing includes plywood, ...
Indicators Your Company Needs To Improve Its Safety Culture
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Avoid OSHA violations and keep crew members safe by improving your company's safety culture. As professional roofing contractors, we are always thinking about safety — yet our industry is still one of the most high-risk. OSHA statistics show seven of the top ten cited violations and ...
OSHA's Silica Standard Increases Costs and Adds Confusions for Roofing Contractors
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about some roofing contractors' traditionally used tools that expose their workers to silica and the practiced control methods to limit exposure. OSHA began enforcing the silica standard for the construction industry in September of 2017. The critical provision with the most significant impact on the ...
