Cotney Consulting Group
Keeping up with roofing technology and training
CCS Influencer John Kenney says the roofing industry is not standing still, nor can today's contractors. The roofing industry is evolving faster than ever. From solar-ready membranes and self-adhering systems to advanced coatings, vapor control products, and robotic application tools, the pace of innovation is no longer measured in decades; it's ...
Keeping up with your KPIs
By Emma Peterson. Learn what key performance indicators are and how optimizing them can help your business. Taking a step back and evaluating your business for performance and growth opportunities can be difficult when you are enveloped in day-to-day operations. In this CoatingsTalk® webinar, Karen Edwards sat down with Kari ...
Best practices for lift truck safety in roofing
By Cotney Consulting Group. By training operators properly, conducting regular inspections, respecting load limits and staying aware of surroundings, contractors can create a safer, more efficient job site. In the roofing industry, efficiency and safety go hand in hand — and nowhere is this more apparent than in industrial lift ...
Roofing made simple
By Emma Peterson. Get advice from contractors in the field with these 10-minute episodes! Here at AskARoofer, we know that life moves fast! That’s why we created the AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series. Released twice a month, this podcast connects home and building owners like you to information about roofs in ...
Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!
Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...
Operational excellence is the new blueprint for roofing success
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Adopting a mindset of excellence is the baseline for staying ahead in today’s roofing industry. Walk onto any job site in 2025 and you’ll see more than shingles and scaffolding; you’ll see an industry full of opportunity. With smarter technology, rising customer expectations and ...
What's in a roofing proposal?
By Cotney Consulting Group. A homeowner's guide to understanding and comparing roofing bids. Getting multiple bids for a roofing job is standard advice, but understanding what's inside those proposals is just as important as the price written at the bottom. A roofing proposal isn't just a quote. It's a window into how ...
Confined space dangers every roofer should know
By Cotney Consulting Group. Confined spaces demand more than common sense, requiring planning, training and humility. In the roofing world, most focus understandably revolves around what’s above our heads—weather, heights, slopes and safety harnesses. But some of the deadliest hazards aren’t high above; they’re deep inside. Confined spaces present a unique and ...
Unlocking success with data
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how to leverage data to find success in the digital era. In today’s world, technology has become a cornerstone of most industries, roofing included. But, here at Cotney Consulting Group, we are very aware that using the data properly can be a challenge ...
John Kenney - Estimating Without Barriers - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
