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Why Every Contractor Should Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan

September 16, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Understand what a qualifier is and the importance of developing a qualifier contingency plan. Obtaining a contractor’s license can be a complex, patience-testing process, which is why so many large construction companies are utilizing several qualifiers to maintain licensure across multi-state territories. There’s no law demanding that contractors only ...

DOD Addresses Inflation-based Requests for Price Adjustments

September 9, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Learn how you can protect yourself and your business from the repercussions of inflation by adding EPAs to your next contracts. Prices are going up everywhere — at the supermarket, at the gas station and online — with no apparent relief in sight. Construction is feeling it too with ...

11 Seminars You Have Got to See at WRE!

September 8, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Knowledge is the ultimate tradeshow souvenir! You won’t want to miss out on these seminars that will help you grow your company and prepare for 2023. The Western Roofing Expo 2022 will take place September 24-26 at Paris, Las Vegas this year. The event is ...

Advice for an Ever-shifting Industry

September 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Trent Cotney gives his big picture advice for contractors heading into 2023. Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually road trips cross country to visit with Adams and Reese’s Trent Cotney in a new Roofing Road Trips episode. Having worked with the NRCA, WSRCA, FRSA and many more associations, ...

Must-see Booths at WRE 2022!

August 30, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. The 2022 Western Roofing Expo is quickly approaching! Make sure you visit these booths while at the show. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo and we hope to see you there too! The annual event that’s brought to you by the Western States ...

How a New Supply Chain Regulation Will Impact Construction

August 23, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Learn about which products the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) will have an impact on. As you may have heard, in December 2021, Congress passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and President Biden signed it into law. Under this new legislation, which went into effect on ...

Mid-year Industry Update

August 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Trent and Heidi discuss labor issues, supply chains, regulations and how contractors can best prepare for the industry of tomorrow in a new Roofing Road Trips Episode. In a new Roofing Road Trips episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually road trips cross country to ...

Successful Mergers and Acquisitions Require Careful Planning

August 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that mergers and acquisitions can be complex, so roofing companies need to have a good team in place. In the past several months, we have seen several mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with roofing and construction-related companies. For example, Gulfeagle Supply acquired Brightview Distribution in June, ...

Why You Should Hold Onto That Evidence a Little Longer

August 12, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By James Floyd and Ryan Owen, Adams and Reese. Learn about a recent Florida court decision about data preservation and what actions are now required to meet document preservation obligations. Adams and Reese advises that if your company is faced with litigation, there are certain steps that are required ...