Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Beneath the surface: Exploring the complexities of subcontractor crews, child labor and safety in roofing
By Dani Sheehan. How does immigration reform relate to the roofing industry’s labor shortage? Understand the connection and dive into the darker aspects of the challenges faced by roofing contractors in this Coffee Conversations. By now, the roofing industry’s labor shortage is not new information, but have you thought about ...
What made it to the top? 2023 MetalCoffeeShop in review
By Dani Sheehan. The beginning of the year brings forward momentum as we make plans for resolutions and goals, but let’s take a moment to celebrate last year’s progress by reviewing our top metal content in 2023! There is never a lack of information on the Coffee Shops! We collected ...
Shining a light on the dark side of the labor shortage sponsored by IB Roof Systems - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with McKay Daniels from NRCA, Trent Cotney from Adams and Reese and Jason Stanley from IB Roof Systems. You can read the interview below listen to the podcast or watch the video. Heidi J Ellsworth: Good morning, everyone. My name ...
The dark side of the labor shortage
By Dani Sheehan. After the New York Times’ recent investigation into the rise of child workers in many of America’s industries, including roofing and construction, we examine immigration and sub crews in roofing while looking at the dark consequences of the labor shortage, including safety, child labor and unfair treatment. ...
Hear from Trent Cotney on the State of the Roofing Industry!
Start 2024 off with NTRCA to hear Trent Cotney give an update on the State of the Roofing Industry. Trent is recognized by his peers throughout the construction industry as one of the leading attorneys in construction law. He has received numerous honors and distinctions because of his dedication to the ...
Cheers to 2024!
By Emma Peterson. As another year comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top articles, podcasts, TikToks and more from 2024! It might be hard to believe, but 2025 is here! 2024 was an incredible year for The Coffee Shops™, full of growth and hard work. We ...
Top RCS articles of 2023
By Emma Peterson. From new products and changing energy codes, to ice dams and giving back, here are the top ten articles of the year, based on what resonated most with our RCS readers. 2023 was a big year for the Coffee Shops. Our sister-site MetalCoffeeShop® celebrated its one-year anniversary ...
Meet me in Chicago! A cutting-edge tradeshow you won’t want to miss
By Dani Sheehan. Join industry experts in a three-day event of cutting-edge programming, innovative products and engaging networking to kick off your new year. January 17 – 19, 2024 marks the 40th Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show and Seminars in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. Join incoming CRCA President ...
Help us spend Trent's money!
Trent Cotney to match your donations to these four roofing industry foundations! Construction Attorney Trent Cotney is continuing his annual tradition of matching donations, up to a total of $10,000 ($2,500 per foundation)! During this season of giving, as we look back on how the roofing industry has been so good ...
Donate this December and double your impact!
By Dani Sheehan. Trent Cotney wants you to spend his money this holiday season! Give back to the Roofing Alliance and see your donations doubled when he matches dollar for dollar. There’s still time this holiday season to make a difference and give back to an industry that is already ...
