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The growing role of robotics in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Robotics and automation are coming to the jobsite. Are you prepared? Robotics and automation have long been a part of manufacturing processes. But where these two pieces of technology have historically played behind-the-scenes roles, that norm is quickly changing. Both in our personal and professional lives, ...
Housekeeping on the jobsite: The foundation of every safe work environment
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Safety, productivity and craftsmanship all begin with a well-kept work environment. In every outdoor trade — whether you're laying pavers, installing lighting, building outdoor kitchens, maintaining sports surfaces, landscaping or servicing pool equipment — the quality of the jobsite starts with a straightforwardpractice: housekeeping. It’s ...
Should you install a new roof over your old one?
AAR Expert John Kenney explains why you must account for the condition of your roof before deciding what to put on top of it. This is a question I get quite a bit, especially from homeowners trying to balance cost with long-term value. Installing a new roof over an existing one ...
Insurance pressure is rising — Contractors who adapt will survive it
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that the contractors who treat risk management as part of their daily operation are going to be the ones who stay competitive. If you’ve been in this business long enough, you’ve seen insurance cycles come and go. What we’re dealing with right now isn’t just another ...
Extension cord safety for roofers
By Cotney Consulting Group. An extension cord is a simple piece of equipment, but like everything on a roof, it can hurt you if you are careless with it. Every roofing crew uses extension cords for power tools, compressors and generators. But they’re also one of the most overlooked hazards on a ...
If you want better crews, build a career — not just a job
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that attracting talent is important, but keeping it is what really drives long-term success. Labor isn’t a new problem in construction, but the way it’s showing up today is different. It’s not just about finding people anymore. It’s about finding people who stay, who care ...
New roles roofing hasn’t planned for: Managing people, data and machines together
By Cotney Consulting Group. These new roles won't eliminate existing jobs. They build on them. Throughout this series, we have focused on readiness, operational discipline, realistic entry points for automation, workforce integration and the systems that will either support or undermine future technology adoption. All of those elements converge on one unavoidable ...
Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites
By Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing crews who take hose safety seriously work faster, cleaner and with fewer surprises. Roofers work with compressed air and fluid hoses every day, from pneumatic nail guns and spray rigs to compressors and cleaning tools. These hoses make the job faster and more efficient, but they can ...
Hazard awareness: Building a worker’s ability to see problems before they happen
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Awareness isn’t luck. It’s discipline. And in every outdoor trade, it’s what keeps workers whole and projects moving. In every outdoor trade — tile and hardscaping, landscaping, pool and spa, lighting, sports surfaces, agronomics, maintenance and outdoor living builds — there’s one skill that separates safe ...
Top March articles: Tackling workforce development business management
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers are clicking on. It’s hard to even believe that it’s already April. If your March has been anything like ours has been at The Coffee Shops™, it has been very busy! So, to help our readers keep track of everything ...
