Developing the Next Generation of Roofing Estimators
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - October 2026
I have worked with roofing companies where nearly every significant estimate passed through one person. That estimator knew the customers, the systems, the crews, the production his... Read More
What to Expect for Metal Roofing in the 2026 Florida Building Code
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
Bo Copeland, Owner, Hogtown Roofing and Construction LLC - October 2026
The Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code takes effect December 31, 2026 and, while the tile and shingle trades have had the spotlight in most of the coverage so far, ... Read More
The Overhead Trap: Why Revenue Growth Doesn’t Always Create Profit
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - August 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions in the roofing industry is that a larger company is automatically a stronger company. I’ve learned over the years that the two don’t always g... Read More
The Owner’s Trap: How to Stop Being the Most Important Person in Your Company
Mon, Jul 06, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - June 2026
You built your roofing company from nothing. You learned the trade, won the jobs, solved the problems and kept the trucks moving. Your name is on the door, your... Read More
Laboring in a Perfect Storm: Lightning Safety
Mon, Jul 06, 2026
FRSA Staff - June 2026
If you've lived in Florida long, you probably already know that Florida has traditionally been known as the "lightning capital" of the world. As a state, Oklahoma now has more strikes, however, Florida still has the highest de... Read More
When a Roof Failure Becomes a Reputation Crisis
Tue, Jun 02, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - June 2026
A roof failure is never just a construction problem. For a roofing contractor, it can become a business, legal and a public relations problem almost immediately. In t... Read More
From Chaos to Systems: Why Documented Processes are the Foundation of a Business
Fri, May 15, 2026
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - May 2026
There is a moment that almost every growing roofing contractor recognizes. Business is good. Revenue is up. The phone is ringing. And somehow, despite all that s... Read More
OSHA’s Expanding Use of Technology
Mon, May 04, 2026
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP and FRSA General Counsel - May 2026
Contractors have always understood that OSHA inspections begin at the jobsite. That assumption is no longer sufficient. Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Admin... Read More