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The Art of Accounts Receivable

From customer vetting to payment plans, Trent Cotney outlines proven ways contractors can reduce risk, speed up collections and keep cash moving
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Tanja Kern
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 8, 2026
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Unpaid invoices are rising, and “wait and see” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Trent Cotney shares practical ways to collect faster: vet customers upfront, track AR weekly, follow a consistent contact plan, use payment options, and know when owners should step in.


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Economic Indicators

NRCA Calls for Participation in Q4 Reroofing Market Survey

Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing tracks business conditions and market trends across the U.S. and Canada
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 7, 2026
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The National Roofing Contractors Association is encouraging contractors, consultants and manufacturers to take part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which measures business conditions during the fourth quarter of 2025.


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Giving Back

Burns & Scalo Roofing Honors Veterans With Free Roofs

Second annual Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue program doubled its impact by replacing two roofs for military families in need.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 6, 2026
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Burns & Scalo Roofing provided free roof replacements to two veteran households this November through its Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue initiative, expanding the program’s reach and reinforcing the contractor’s commitment to service, community, and those who have served the nation.


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Crime Blotter

Connecticut Roofer Sentenced to 15 Months for Tax Evasion

The owner of Kings Roofing concealed $20.9M in income, paid workers in cash, and used false tax filings, prosecutors said.
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Tanja Kern
December 29, 2025
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A Connecticut contractor was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for a decade-long tax evasion scheme that concealed more than $20 million in revenue, paid workers in cash, and used false tax documents.



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Roofing Resiliency

SPRI 'Clears' Santa for Rooftop Landings After Annual Technical Review

In a lighthearted seasonal tradition, SPRI gives Santa’s sleigh the all-clear—while spotlighting the very real standards and guidance that support commercial roof performance year-round.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
December 23, 2025
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Santa’s sleigh just passed its roof check. SPRI’s annual “technical review” cleared Santa for rooftop landings worldwide—because even holiday magic needs good load distribution, safe takeoffs, and roofs that can handle a surprise visitor in boots.



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