Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law and roofing foundation representatives including Kyle Thomas, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Mike Silvers with the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation and Rod Petrick of the ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Cotney Construction Law is matching donations made to four roofing industry charities during December. I first met Trent Cotney when he was just starting out with his own law firm in Florida. We were both serving on the board of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal ...
RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that the roofing industry has a big heart, and its generosity inspires others to give. I am constantly inspired by my roofing friends and the roofing industry overall for their commitment to giving back. It inspires me every day and for this month’s Roofing ...
The MVP Awards Program recognizes roofing professionals who are committed to excellence on the roof and who make outstanding contributions. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing contractors for the 2020-21 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The program spotlights and promotes excellence in the industry with the MVP ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Founded at the height of the 2008 Great Recession, this company has thrived in the roofing industry. The Great Recession was a period of economic downturn that lasted from 2007 – 2009, devastating the financial markets and the banking and real estate industries. New homebuilding ground ...
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Simplifying ads, reaching out to local trade schools and providing a signing bonus are all tactics used by a Portland, Oregon roofing company to recruit and retain talent. The roofing industry continues to face a labor shortage. According to a study done by Arizona State ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. September's top stories covered a wide range of topics but the most read article by far was the one shared by Chris Hill at SRS Distribution honoring and remembering first responders and those whose lives were ...
The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes unique roofing-related projects, programs and services. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing contractors to submit showcase projects for the 2021 Gold Circle Awards program. It recognizes unique roofing-related projects (commercial or residential), programs and services completed between June 1, 2018 and ...
Construction Management Schools are encouraged to participate. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), is proud to announce the launch of its 7th annual student competition. This well-known event will take place during the April 2021 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. Roofing professionals are encouraged ...
Clemson University is granted funding for “Workforce Education & Retention Initiatives for the Roofing Industry.” The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), is proud to announce that funding was approved for Clemson University’s phase two initiative to develop additional classes for a formal roofing certificate program ...