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Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Employee benefits to offer besides better pay
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that companies should offer benefits like healthcare or gym memberships to help retain their employees. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Megan Ellsworth, our multimedia manager, and Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or ...
Invest in the future of the industry by donating this December!
By Dani Sheehan. Support education when you give to this amazing foundation and Trent Cotney will match your donations. It’s that time of year again when we not only get to celebrate the generosity of the roofing industry, but we also get to spend Trent Cotney’s money! RCS Influencer and ...
Double your donations when you give back this December!
By Dani Sheehan. Consider supporting this roofing foundation and celebrate the industry’s emphasis on investing in its community. Trent Cotney will match your donation! The roofing industry has built a community that gives back all year long, but this holiday season, join in the gift of giving with RCS Influencer ...
OSHA, ethics and attorney-client privilege
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese LLP. OSHA citations are not to be taken lightly. Here's what you need to know and how to respond if your business has a violation. Every employer knows that OSHA inspections and citations can be serious business. This perception is especially accurate if hazards are discovered ...
