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Top 10 Coffee Conversations
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. We count down the Coffee Conversations you won’t want to miss! The Coffee Conversations podcast from RoofersCoffeeShop® invites you to pour a cup of coffee and sit with experts for conversations about what is top of mind for roofing contractors and the overall roofing ...
New CDC Mask Guidelines Explained
By Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. What the new and evolving guidelines mean for your business. Throughout the pandemic, there has been a degree of grey area when it comes to following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The new guidance issued on May 13, 2021, is no ...
Trent Cotney Publishes OSHA Defense: Know Your Rights Book
Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is excited to announce that CEO Trent Cotney has written and published a new book called OSHA Defense: Know Your Rights, which is now available on Amazon for purchase. This book is designed to be an overview of common issues frequently encountered by companies when dealing with ...
Preventing Heat-Related Illness and Injury
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Every day, construction workers face many risks on the job site. Among these are heat-related hazards, which can lead to dangerous medical conditions. Studies show that from 2000 to 2009, the United States saw some $5.4 billion in healthcare costs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and other ...
Low Cost, High Reward
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Showcase your products and services, build your network and share your company with the industry at CRA’s annual trade show. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) is gearing up for their annual Table Top Trade Show, set to take place on June 4, 2021 at Empower ...
Must Employers Cover Medical Marijuana Use?
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants On Election Day 2020, a number of states passed laws regarding drug use. Employers scrambled to understand the new regulations surrounding recreational drugs and medical marijuana—and how they would impact their workers. A recent case in New Jersey makes the issue even more complex. New Jersey Supreme Court ...
Reducing Risk with Legal Maintenance
Register today for the webinar on May 26, 2021 @ 11am PT Today it is more important than ever to have up to date, pertinent employee and safety manuals along with the most current contract language. During these turbulent times, Cotney Attorneys and Consultants have been helping roofing contractors navigate ...
Kathleen Ropka - Getting to Know the Cotney Chicago Office
S3:E1 Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner visits with Kathleen C. Ropka an attorney who is based in Cotney Construction Law’s Chicago office. In this Cotney Around the Globe Podcast, they discuss the Chicago office and some of the hot topics and trends in the city and the Midwest in general. ...
Top April Stories: Recycled Asphalt, Material Shortages and Race Cars
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. Material shortages are definitely what’s being talked about throughout the roofing industry this spring with industry experts sharing tips for managing this unchartered situation. It’s no surprise that this made it into our top articles for ...
How to Navigate Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Cost Increases and Material Shortages Amidst Growing Demand
By Gary Thill, IRE. As the nation emerges from COVID, demand is increasing, but manufacturers haven’t been able to ramp up production. Read on to learn how to prepare yourself. Market forecasts and reports have been seesawing recently. Where ABC reports a “tsunami of growth,” AGC’s Inflation Alert is ...
