Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Don't wait; plan ahead
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that when it comes to workforce disruption and labor uncertainty, the key thing is to be prepared to mitigate whatever risk is out there. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP. You can Read ...
Rethinking OSHA liability on multi-employer jobsites
By Jesse Sanchez. Stay informed on construction safety policy developments shaping contractor responsibility nationwide. If you work on complex construction projects, shared worksites are routine and regulatory clarity matters. For organizations like the Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA), which represents contractors operating in multi-employer environments, understanding OSHA enforcement is critical. ...
Assembling a top-notch crew in 2026
By Jenny Yu. A panel of industry experts highlights strategies for building and retaining a team you can depend on in today’s high-turnover landscape. In the first Coffee Conversations® of the year, sponsored by Southeast Staffing Agency, Megan Ellsworth was joined by an all-star team panel: Trent Cotney, partner at ...
International Roofing Expo concludes largest-ever edition, setting new standards for industry collaboration
Record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded programming to compliment growing verticals and innovation define the 2026 event. The International Roofing Expo, (IRE) the leading destination for residential and commercial roofing and exteriors professionals, concluded its largest edition to date. Thousands of craftsmen gathered for three days of product discovery, access to the newest ...
Using software as a supplement
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says new technologies are a tool, but not a replacement for being purposeful and consistent in everything that you do. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can watch the interview, listen to the conversation ...
Taking advantage of downtime
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says new technologies are a valuable tool to help stay purposeful and consistent in everything that you do. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can watch the interview, listen to the conversation or read ...
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 ...
