Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
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 ...
Stick to the fundamentals
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says contractors should stay focused, work on their KPIs and keep showing up every day. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the ...
Get the expert insights on roofing regulations
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney’s new book arms contractors with legal insights and compliance strategies. Roofing regulations can be hard to navigate. From shifting policies to differences across state lines, there’s a lot to keep up with. In fact, after the skilled labor crisis, keeping up with the expansion ...
The October 2025 Cotney Brief
By Emma Peterson. Stay up to date with roofing legal updates from the past month! If you haven’t heard about the Cotney Briefs, they are a powerful resource that keeps contractors up to date and informed about the legal side of the roofing industry. Written by Trent Cotney, a partner ...
