John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer
The business of coatings: Economic trends and opportunities
By Emma Peterson. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth and John Kenney for a live discussion on the market forces affecting coatings contractors and the strategies that can help businesses thrive. On August 12, 2026 at 11a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Heidi J. Ellsworth will host a live CoatingsTalk™ with John Kenney. ...
The estimate doesn't end when the bid is submitted
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The estimate is not finished until the final project review is complete and the lessons learned have been carried forward to the next opportunity. One of the biggest misconceptions in our industry is that estimating ends when the proposal is delivered or the ...
A full backlog doesn't guarantee a healthy business
RCS Influencer John Kenney says revenue doesn't pay the bills, cash does. One of the biggest misconceptions I see in the roofing industry is the belief that a full backlog automatically means a healthy company. I've heard contractors proudly tell me they're booked six or eight months out, yet when we ...
Winning HOA approval starts with education
MCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who educate rather than persuade often become the companies HOA boards are most comfortable working with. One of the biggest obstacles homeowners face when considering a metal roof isn't choosing the right panel profile or color. It's getting approval from the homeowners association. I've spoken ...
Summer safety starts long before the temperature rises
OCS Influencer John Kenney says that fatigue affects judgement. Every summer, contractors remind their crews to drink water, wear sunscreen and take breaks. That's good advice, but after more than four decades in construction, I've learned those reminders alone don't create safer jobsites. Heat-related incidents rarely happen because someone didn't know ...
Ladder safety: Getting the basics right across every trade
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Consistent ladder safety protects your people, your productivity and your reputation. Walk any outdoor jobsite — whether it's a landscaping project, a tile installation, a lighting upgrade, a pool equipment repair or an outdoor living build — and you’ll see the same tool used in all ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
The best roofing solution isn't always one system
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that hybrid roofs represent a shift toward performance-driven decision-making. One of the biggest changes I've seen over the years is the industry's willingness to move away from "one-size-fits-all" roofing solutions. There was a time when contractors often approached every project with a preferred system and tried ...
Watch your step
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Fall prevention and trip hazards across outdoor worksites. Whether you're installing tile, setting pavers, running conduit for outdoor lighting, maintaining athletic turf or building a pergola, every trade shares the same silent threat: uneven, unpredictable walking surfaces. Most contractors think of fall hazards as working ...
When global events reach the rooftop
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why every roofing contractor needs an operational preparedness plan Forty-five years ago, when I entered the roofing industry, running a successful company meant mastering the challenges we could see. We watched the weather forecast as closely as the production schedule. We worried about keeping ...
