Articles by Trent Cotney

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.

Federal stimulus dollars are geared to help, but roofing contractors need to know the tax implications of accepting benefits.

It’s not a matter of if, but when the effects will hit your roofing business, how extensive they will be, and how long they will last.