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The importance of roof maintenance records
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why every property owner should have this simple file, and what should be in it. Most property owners know they should keep records for major repairs, warranties and insurance claims. Yet roofing documents are often scattered across email inboxes, filing cabinets, contractor folders and old closing paperwork. ...
Fresh eyes see what experience sometimes misses
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Sometimes improvement doesn't require new technology or expensive equipment. Sometimes it starts with asking a question. One of the things I've always appreciated about bringing a new employee onto a roofing crew is the questions they ask. Sometimes those questions seem simple.Sometimes they're inconvenient ...
Technology cannot repair a broken process
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Technology can strengthen a disciplined business. It cannot create discipline for the business. Promises about technology surround roofing contractors. New platforms claim to improve estimating, project management, reporting, communication, scheduling, procurement and financial control. Artificial intelligence is now part of many of those conversations, ...
What the numbers reveal about roof restorations
By Emma Peterson. By analyzing more than 100 commercial roofing projects, APOC and Cotney Consulting Group uncovered compelling data showing how restoration can improve labor efficiency and increase profit potential. Earlier this year, APOC and Cotney Consulting Group released a Roof Restoration Index that showcased market research relating to the ...
Q&A – Mold on mast
With a growing mold problem, this homeowner came to our experts for help. Paul, a homeowner from Florida, recently sent in the following question: Hidden fastener roof and boots installed 2018. This mast boot started getting moldy right away. Several times I cleaned it with vinegar but decided to stop. I know ...
Using tax planning to support roofing company growth
RCS Influencer John Kenney says taxes should be planned early enough to influence timing and decision-making Tax planning is often treated as a year-end accounting exercise. The contractor meets with the accountant, reviews the numbers and looks for deductions before filing the return. That may satisfy the immediate tax requirement, but ...
Access the new Roof Restoration Index for Free
A new benchmark study from APOC and Cotney Consulting Group is highlighting the growing business advantages of commercial roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing. Analyzing 118 commercial roofing projects, the report found that restoration projects generated nearly twice the gross profit per crew day while requiring smaller crews, less labor ...
Roofing work affects more than the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about planning roof work around an occupied building. When a building remains occupied during a roofing project, the work can affect employees, tenants, customers, residents, deliveries, parking, access and normal day-to-day operations. Noise, dust, odors, equipment movement and temporary closures can create problems even when ...
Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. El evento de este año se acerca rápidamente, con el primer día programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. El Western Roofing Expo (WRE), patrocinado por la Western ...
Technology should make the project easier to understand — And easier to deliver
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the real value of technology is not replacing judgment, but giving experienced people better information and a better way to deliver the project. Technology is changing how pool and outdoor projects are designed, sold and managed. Drones, digital modeling, artificial intelligence, smart controls and connected equipment ...
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