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October updates from Trent Cotney
By Emma Peterson. Check out the different legal topics highlighted in this month’s Cotney Brief. Every month, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese sends out a newsletter, the Cotney Briefs, discussing legal insights and advice for contractors. These topics can range from code changes and contract provisions to supreme court cases and ...
Why jobsite access control matters more than ever
By The Coffee Shops®. Takeaways from the Alabama immigration case Venegas v. Homan that contractors should pay attention to. Last month, an Alabama federal court made a ruling in the case of Venegas v. Homan. This case arose from two encounters involving Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen who builds ...
Preparing today to recover faster tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. Learn how proactive planning can help contractors protect their people, assets and operations when disaster strikes. With over a month left of hurricane season and storm systems cropping up left and right in the Pacific, understanding how to prepare for the next storm is still just as important as ...
Keeping revenue flowing during winter
OCS Influencer Trent Cotney recommends out-of-the-box thinking during the off season. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Emma Richardson: Hi everyone, this is Emma Richardson for OutdoorCoffeeShop.com and I'm ...
Technology is powerful but so are boots on the ground
OCS Influencer Trent Cotney suggests confirming digital models to ensure you're estimating the right way. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Emma Richardson: Hi everyone, this is Emma Richardson with ...
Keeping your revenue in multiple baskets
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says diversifying your work can create predictable, scalable income. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Emma Richardson: Hi everyone, I'm Emma Richardson with RoofersCoffeeShop.com and ...
Trent Cotney shares new legal insights
By Emma Peterson. In his September 2026 newsletter, Trent Cotney highlights legal cases and changes contractors need to be aware of. Every month, Trent Cotney, a partner and roofing litigation/arbitration expert at the Adams and Reese law firm, releases a Cotney Brief newsletter. These newsletters share key insights from Trent on the ...
Thriving in an increasingly tight market
By Emma Peterson. Insights on navigating consolidation, managing risk and building the operational discipline needed to succeed in today’s roofing industry. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Trent Cotney sat down for a conversation about the current state of the roofing industry and ...
Set yourself apart from the competition at LEGALCon 2026
By Emma Peterson. Monica Murphy shares why the relationships, education and opportunities gained through NRCA's premier legal event can have a lasting impact. On October 7 and 8, 2026, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will be hosting their live LEGALCon event! This is the association’s premier legal event and ...
Inside the 2026 Texas Roofing Conference
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for the largest roofing contractor conference in Texas! The 2026 annual Texas Roofing Conference is coming up at the end of October (10/21/26-10/23/26 to be precise). This conference is organized by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and provides attendees with the opportunity to attend cutting-edge ...
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