Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
What Contractors Need to Watch in 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with attorney and industry advocate Trent Cotney to discuss the major economic, legal and workforce issues shaping the roofing industry in 2026. From global events affecting fuel and material costs to tariff uncertainty and immigration enforcement, they explore ...
The State of Roofing Today
In this Coffee Conversations®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a timely discussion on the state of the roofing industry. The conversation explores how immigration policy and economic conditions are influencing labor availability, project planning and contractor decision-making. They break down the importance of ...
Unpacking AI: The Digital Shift Shaping Roofing
In this Read Listen Watch®, Karen Edwards is joined by Jon Gardner of Owens Corning and Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a deep dive into artificial intelligence and its expanding role in roofing. The conversation explores what AI really means for contractors and manufacturers today, breaking down its ...
Navigating Legal Shifts in Roofing With Trent Cotney
In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to explore the policy changes reshaping the contracting and roofing industries under the current presidential administration. With his wealth of experience in roofing and industry advocacy, Trent offers expert insights into evolving ...
Legal Updates and Open Q&A with Trent Cotney
In this Coffee Conversations®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a powerful and candid discussion on the latest legal issues impacting the roofing and construction industries. From evolving tariffs and immigration policies to regulatory changes and emerging legal cases, this “Power Hour” gives ...
Law & Mortar Podcast With Trent Cotney and John Kenney
The Law & Mortar podcast covers all things legal related to the roofing and construction industries. Check out these podcasts with Trent Cotney and John Kenney! Each episode features a discussion on issues relevant to the construction industry. Listen today!
Roofing's Take on Tariffs
Join us for this important Coffee Conversations® where experts, including Trent Cotney from Adams & Reese and Will Lorenz from General Coatings, will break down the policies, prices and pressures shaping the roofing world in light of the new administration's tariff policies. With changes happening every day, the industry is ...
Trent Cotney - Roofing and the New Presidential Administration
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to discuss the legal changes impacting contractors and businesses as the new presidential administration takes shape. Trent shares his history in roofing and advocacy, and how he’s working to shape policies that ...
Preparing for ICE on the Jobsite
In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations®, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews
In this Read Listen Watch®, Karen Edwards meets with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese L.L.P. and Justin Bedwell of Camouflage Roofing & Construction, LLC to talk about the current impact of subcrews in the roofing industry. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating subcontractor relationships and the ...
