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Maintenance pays
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn why reactive roofing is a more expensive way to manage a building. There’s a simple truth in our industry: roofs don’t fail overnight; they fail slowly and expensively. You can see it on nearly every commercial building that’s gone a few too many years without attention. A ...
Staying ahead of the next big disruption
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roofing contractor who takes the time to identify vulnerabilities, build backup plans and train their people will always be stronger than one who tries to wing it. When we look back on all the challenges facing our industry, whether pandemics, economic uncertainties, material shortages, sudden price spikes ...
10 contractor pitfalls and how to avoid them
By Corey Mann, Leap. Ensure your business is on the right track by checking for these common errors. No contractor is perfect, no matter how many years of experience they may have under their belt. That’s why it’s important for seasoned contractors to stay aware of common pitfalls and ensureing ...
Why business owners must start looking ahead
By Cotney Consulting Group. If you’ve never built a financial projection before, now’s the time to start. There’s a significant shift happening in businesses that are starting to mature financially. It starts when leadership stops obsessing over last month’s numbers and begins asking more thoughtful questions about where the company is headed ...
The growth game changer that’s making waves
By Jenny Yu. Learn how one construction company boosted their growth and efficiency after adding this tool to their daily operations. For years, Mario Aguilar tried to convince himself that his company, Lemus Construction, didn’t need an Equipter. “Deep down I knew that the moment I jumped into one ...
Smart hiring for sales success
By Cotney Consulting Group. Hiring a salesperson isn't just about finding someone who can close deals. It’s about finding someone who represents your business. When running a company, wearing multiple hats comes with the job. Early on, that often means handling sales yourself. You know the product, understand the customer and ...
A building block for roofing businesses
By Dani Sheehan. Terial isn’t just another roofing software company – it's the foundation for building a stronger business. When you ask Terial Cofounder and CEO Aaron Weinstein what the brand name means, his answer reveals the company’s entire mission. “It comes from ‘material,’” he shared. “Just as materials are ...
The road to IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the IRE team builds a show experience tailored to the roofing industry. It might be hard to believe, but 2026 is just around the corner! And kicking off the new year in style is the annual International Roofing Expo (IRE), happening January 20-22, 2026, at ...
The future of automation in the trades
By The Coffee Shops. ServiceTitan co-founder and CEO Ara Mahdessian shared his vision for the future of automation in the trades at Pantheon 2025. The transformative potential of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing efficiency and profitability for contractors is of paramount importance to our trades for addressing ...
¡La fiesta en el mundo de los trade shows, no te lo pierdas!
Por Jessica Bravo. Lee y descubre qué puedes esperar en Expo Contratista 2025 Expo Contratista 2025 se llevará a cabo los días 24 y 25 de octubre de 2025 en Dallas, Texas y será un evento único que reunirá a los principales contratistas, marcas y profesionales de la industria ...
