Why Benchmarking and Collaboration Drive Success
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN) - September 2025
One of the most dangerous things a roofing contractor can do is operate in a vacuum. Many roofing company owners get so consumed with the day-to-day duties... Read More
Young Workers and Heat Illness
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
September 2025
Heat is a Serious Workplace Hazard
Young workers are an asset to the workforce. However, whether working indoors or outdoors, young workers may be more at risk for heat illness than other groups.
Why Are Young Workers at Risk?
Youn... Read More
Using Business Dashboards to Drive Strategic Roofing Decisions
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Experience has long been considered one of the best decision-making tool in the roofing industry. While hard-earned intuition remains valuable, it’s no longer enough to navigate today's fast-movi... Read More
Beating the Heat in Florida
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
Roofing contractors and crews in Florida face a yearly safety crisis driven by extreme heat. As temperatures climb well above 100°F and humidity presses past 70 percent, roofers laboring on... Read More
Mastering CCN’s 10-Step Conflict Resolution Process
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Gary A. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Certified Contractors Network (CCN)
As a roofing contractor, conflict with clients is almost inevitable. Even the most reputable contractors face frustrated homeowners who say things like, “Your crew di... Read More
Smart Sales Operations: Structuring Your Roofing Sales Team for Profit and Growth
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
In many roofing companies, sales are often the least structured part of the business. While estimating, production and project management typically run on systems, sales are frequently left to personal... Read More
Navigating Immigration Challenges
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Trent Cotney, Attorney & Partner, Adams & Reese
Florida’s roofing sector continues to face a stubborn labor shortage as the state’s rapid growth collides with tightening federal enforcement and new state mandates on employment ve... Read More
Summertime Jobsite Safety: Staying Safe When the Heat Rises
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Kevin Lindley, Safety Rep, FRSA Self Insurers Fund
As the temperature climbs during the summer months, so do the risks on construction sites and mother outdoor activities. While summer brings longer days and increased productivity potential, it also... Read More
UNF Competes in Roofing Alliance 2025 Student Competition
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Heidi J. Ellsworth, Owner, RoofersCoffeeShop and HJE Consulting
At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), an all-women team from the University of North Florida proudly competed in the Roofing Alliance’s 2025 Construction Management Studen... Read More
