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Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Top January Stories: New Shingle Colors, Ladder Safety Month and Expanded Warranty Coverage
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. To start the year off right, many companies are looking to incorporate more safety practices into their business. That’s why one of our top articles this past month was about the upcoming National Ladder Safety Month in March. ...
Get the Inside Scoop on the Roofing Industry at IRE
By Evelyn Witterholt. Join industry experts from Adams and Reese on NWIR Day and IRE 2023. Trade show season is here and what better way to make the most of it than by attending two of the biggest events of the year: National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Day and the ...
Develop Strong Relationships With Your Suppliers
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that a contractor’s relationship with their suppliers is critical to their business. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: So, this month's ...
NRCA Offers Comments to OSHA’s Proposed Blood Lead Level Rule
By Trent Cotney. In a letter sent to OSHA, the NRCA affirmed the dangers of lead and made lead standard recommendations. In recent months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) – Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal. This proposed rule was published ...
4 Reasons Slate is So Special
By Trent Cotney for the National Slate Association. The benefits of natural slate are plentiful! Here is why you should consider this material for your next project. When it comes to the many roofing materials available, people tend to think about the materials most frequently used, like asphalt shingles or ...
Don’t Make the Mistake of Only Focusing on Sales Numbers
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that understanding the basics of the economics of your business is critical for success. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS COO Karen Edwards and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: Okay. Hello, ...
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Contracts
By Trent Cotney. Learn about the new rule on noncompete clauses proposed by the FTC and what kind of implications this has for companies in the United States. On Thursday, January 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would prohibit employers from requiring noncompete clauses from their workers. Such ...
Construction Team Co-leader Trent Cotney Named General Counsel of EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)
Adams and Reese partner and construction team co-leader, Trent Cotney, has been named General Counsel of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA). The ERA represents manufacturers of EPDM single-ply roofing products and their leading suppliers – roughly a $5 billion segment of the industry. ERA provides technical and research support to the public ...
Coffee Conversations - A Season of Giving with Trent Cotney Sponsored by Hunter Panels! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below, watch the webinar or listen to the podcast here. Heidi: Good morning everybody. Welcome to Coffee Conversations, and one of our favorite conversations of the year. We are ...
Premier Legal Conference Makes for an Enjoyable Learning Environment
By Alec Doniger. Learn how to protect your business at a fun, collaborative conference led by the biggest leaders in the industry. Familiarizing yourself with industry legal standards can be a tedious task. That’s why the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosts a legal conference every year to make this ...
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