Boost your legal knowledge

By Emma Peterson. 

Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. 

With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, industry experts and leaders Trent Cotney and John Kenney dive into a variety of timely topics for contractors today.  

Trent is a partner at the Adams & Reese law firm with a specialization in roofing litigation and arbitration. He is also a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) as well as ten other local roofing associations across the United States. Further, he donates his time to a variety of roofing organizations (such as WCRCA and NWIR), he is a Governor-level contributor to the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation endowment program. At the end of the day, if you are looking for insights on the legal and political side of the industry, Trent is an invaluable resource. 

As for John, he has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked as everything from roofing apprentice to estimator to VP, making him an incredible resource to learn from. Today, he is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group; holds a Florida Roofing Contractors License and Certified Professional Roofing Contractor status; and works with industry organizations like RT3 and NWIR. John’s insights also extend beyond the United States as he works on the international level with the Canadian Roofing Contractors National Technical Committees, the Institute of Roofing in Great Britain and the International Federation for the Roofing Trade in Europe. 

The Law and Mortar podcast is your opportunity to learn from these incredible experts about what’s happening in roofing today. Recently, John and Trent have had candid discussions about immigration in construction, analyzed the impact of AI on the operations side of the industry and discussed how bills in Congress are affecting job sites. Overall, these 20-minute episodes are a great way to stay up to date on what’s happening in the industry.  

Tune in to this month’s episode of Law and Mortar.