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The state of roofing operations in 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. Trends every contractor should be preparing for. Most contractors agree on one thing: Roofing operations are changing faster than most companies can adapt. The industry has ridden through labor shortages, supply-chain swings, technology shifts and rising customer expectations. Now 2026 is shaping up to be another ...
Turning safety rules into personal responsibility
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that, at the end of the day, safety and workforce culture are inseparable. Safety in metal construction isn’t just about rules, PPE or checking boxes on a form. Those things matter, but they’re not what keep people safe when conditions change, schedules tighten or pressure shows ...
How coating contractors can avoid costly pitfalls in the new year
CCS Influencer John Kenney says coatings can be an intense, reliable profit center, but only when they’re managed with the same discipline as any other construction operation. Many contractors start the year with good intentions. Better margins. Cleaner jobs. Fewer headaches. But somewhere between the bid and the final punch list, ...
Using the off-season to improve jobsite efficiency
RCS Influencer John Kenney says the off-season isn’t about waiting; it’s about sharpening. For most roofing contractors, the off-season is treated like downtime. Crews slow down, phones are quiet a bit and the focus shifts to getting through winter or waiting on the next weather event. But the contractors who consistently ...
Roofers rethink repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. A shifting mindset is helping contractors weather economic uncertainty. For decades, commercial roofing service departments were considered to be the equivalent of emergency response teams. John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, shared how the importance of repair services has shifted in recent years. He explained these ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
Dust isn’t just dirt: Controlling silica exposure in the field
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Better control, better practices and better awareness are the foundation of a healthier, more productive workforce. Anyone who has ever cut tile, pavers or stone knows the familiar cloud that rises the moment the blade hits the material. To the untrained eye, it looks like ...
Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered
The AskARoofer Experts are the perfect people to reach out to when starting a new roofing project. Tim, a homeowner from Ohio, came to the AskARoofer Experts because they had some questions about the different products available for their project. They shared: So I've been pondering this for awhile, for a ...
Q&A – Ridge vents and airflow
Looking at their roofline, this homeowner had some concerns. Naturally, they turned to the experts at AskARoofer.com! When John, a Maryland homeowner, was looking at their roof, they noticed something odd. This is what they shared: I’m reaching out with a quick question about my roof’s ridge vent caps. I’ve attached ...
Reading beyond the roof plan
By Cotney Consulting Group. The more fluent you become in construction drawings, the fewer surprises you’ll face and the more profitable and professional your work becomes. Ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you the blueprint set is more than just a roof plan. Yet far too many roofing contractors only skim ...
