Articles by Trent Cotney

Key contract provision could save contractors critical time, money during roofing industry’s prolonged material shortage.

Two bills in the Florida House and Senate should be setting off alarms in the roofing industry, as they may have unintended consequences and inspire other states to follow suit.

The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is on the way to American homes and businesses, and roofing contractors can certainly stand to benefit.

In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.

If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.

Though the proposed rule change was made with large, multinational companies in mind, the impact will be wide and sweeping.

Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.

Roofing contractors have a variety of contract provisions they can use to protect themselves from latent or hidden defect claims.

With multiple states experiencing increases in new cases of COVID-19, learn what rules and informal guidelines currently affect the use of face masks in the construction industry.