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Top April Articles: Scaffolding Safety, Sustainability and Open Invitations
By Anna Lockhart. Here's what's been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Although MCS is the go-to place for news about metal construction, we also provide insights and news about the construction industry as a whole! From looking at our top five articles in April, we know ...
Planning for Disaster Before it Strikes
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that businesses should always have a plan in place in the off chance they experience a business crisis. Roofing contractors, like any business, may experience a crisis at some point. Various factors, such as a natural disaster, an economic downturn or a pandemic, can cause a ...
Uncovering the True Cost of Building Materials: Evaluating Longevity, Durability and Resilience of Metal Compared to Other Options
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares his expert insights into choosing the right metal building materials. Any building construction is a significant investment, and selecting the right building materials is crucial to ensure the project's success. When evaluating materials, it's essential to consider the true cost over the building's expected lifespan. This ...
Top 8 Estimating Challenges Contractors Face
By Jobba. After conducting a survey of our user database, here are the top challenges contractors have when it comes to their estimation processes. Here at Jobba Trade Technologies, we like to get some input from roofing contractors about the challenges they face when estimating. We gather this information through ...
The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Roofing Industry
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. What is augmented reality and what can it do to help the roofing industry? John Kenney has the answer! Augmented reality (AR) has been recognized across various industries, and the roofing industry is no exception. AR technology enables the overlay of digital information onto the real ...
Scaffolding Safety - Part Two
By John Kenny, Cotney Consulting Group. Learning how to use scaffolding on a job site? John Kenny shares his guide to safely using scaffolding on the job. In part one of this series, we discussed the different types of scaffolding defined by OSHA, the dangers to look for, and the ...
R-Club to Host Special Webinar
By Cayden Wemple. Cash in on R-Club benefits by attending this insightful webinar from Cotney Consulting Group. Attention all superintendents! If you're looking to enhance your qualifications and take your supervising skills to the next level, the R-Club Quarterly Training Webinar from Cotney Consulting Group is the perfect fit for ...
How Do You Achieve Quality Estimates
By Cotney Consulting Group. Quality estimators produce quality estimates. Quality estimating is vital for the roofing contractor because one bad estimate can put a company out of business. Finding that professional can be highly challenging. As a contractor, you have three choices when it comes to estimators. You can hire those ...
Sales Methodology: Choosing the Right One for Your Roofing Company
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Choosing the right sales methodology is crucial for any roofing company that wants to achieve success. There are many different sales methodologies to choose from, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we will explore some factors that roofing companies should consider when ...
Hand and Power Tool Safety - Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. It's important to make sure you're properly handling and caring for your power tools. John Kenney gives his best advice for tool safety. The goal of this two-part safety series on hand and power tools is twofold. To serve as a safety reminder to the ...
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