By Emma Peterson. Get expert tips on building a disaster preparedness plan that will keep you and your people safe this hurricane season. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Chris Kane of Adams and Reese to discuss the ways in which contractors can prepare ...
By Emma Peterson. Understanding the different forms and classifications regarding subcrews is crucial to proper management. The goal of all businesses is sustainable growth, and in the roofing industry growth tends to lead to the involvement of subcontractors. But taking this next step with your company can present a ...
By Trent Cotney. Businesses may want to review their use of noncompete agreements and consider alternatives if the ban goes into effect on schedule. As you may recall, in April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning most noncompete agreements. Shortly after that FTC mandate, Ryan LLC, a Dallas ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Chris Kane from Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
By Evelyn Witterholt Learn how regular contract audits can benefit your roofing business. Roofing contractors know that the fine print on their contracts is everything. But after spending countless hours drafting and re-writing your contracts, it’s easy for the little things to fall through the cracks. That’s why it’s never ...
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says AI will play a bigger role in helping determine profitability in roofing. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney from Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or watch the video. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone. My name is ...
By Anna Lockhart. While utilizing subcrews has challenges and legal rulings to navigate, there are many advantages to hiring these crews for your projects. In a recent Read Listen Watch®, “Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews,” Karen Edwards sat down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese ...
Although the amendment preserves certain protections for employers, it is important to understand how employers can prepare for this new style of OSHA inspection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently amended 29 CFR 1903.8(c) to clarify who may represent employees during workplace inspections. Because these amendments will go into ...
By Alec Taylor, Adams and Reese. Residential roof contractors need to be aware of final amendments to a Mississippi state code that governs the interaction between a residential roofing contractor and a homeowner when insurance proceeds pay for some or all of a roof repair. On May 8, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ...
By Dani Sheehan. The H-1B Visa program can be an opportunity for employers to find workers. Tune in to this podcast episode to understand the nuances of the application program and stay ahead with best practices. Summer is right around the corner, which means the construction industry is entering its ...