Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrate their tenth year of giving back to the roofing industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each month, Influencers weigh in on timely topics impacting their respective industries, from technology ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
Supporting contractors beyond WRE
By Jenny Yu. WSRCA offers long-term support, affordable dues and meaningful reinvestment into the community. Beyond the excitement of the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) trade show, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) provides immeasurable value for its members. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Executive Director Joel Viera ...
Safeguarding roofs from liability
By Jenny Yu. Contractors in snow-prone regions can reduce risk by educating customers and documenting snow retention decisions in every roofing contract. When winter weather hits, snow and ice can create dangerous conditions not only on the ground, but on the roof as well. For contractors, overlooking snow retention ...
2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
The legal edge at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares legal insights on pressing issues like immigration enforcement and industry regulations. This year has brought a variety of unique challenges to the roofing and construction industries. From immigration enforcement crackdowns to shifting tariffs, it’s a lot to keep track of! Luckily, Trent Cotney ...
Cement your 2026 World of Concrete schedule
By Emma Peterson. With over 150 education sessions, it’s time to start planning! World of Concrete (WOC) is the place to be if you are looking to level up your knowledge about the masonry and cement industries. Whether you need business advice or specific technical training, you won’t want to ...
How AI is being used in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Exploring the benefits and questions for roofers that artificial intelligence brings to the roofing industry. AI has been the topic of many conversations this year. From its predictive data capabilities to marketing applications, it holds a lot of power. To dive into what AI is ...
Navigating uncertainty
By Emma Peterson. What contractors need to know about 2025’s policy shifts, labor crackdowns and cost increases. As we come to the end of 2025, it is hard to believe how much has happened over the course of one year. From rising prices due to tariffs to drastic immigration policy ...
Open communication is key to succession planning
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says to have some open and honest communications about what that transition looks like. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney. partner of Adams and Reese LLP and Alex Tolle, with RoofersCoffeeShop. You can read the interview below, listen to ...
