Coronavirus Coverage

Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Partially Reinstated

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Federal contractors, with some exceptions, will be required to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when working for the government.

How New COVID-19 Guidance Affects Roofing Contractors

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

New guidelines from the CDC on how to handle COVID-19 precautions and exposure could mean fewer delays for roofing contractors.

Threats Impact the Roofing Industry – What is on the Horizon?

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Brad Van Dam, vice president of MTL Holdings, examines the problems facing the roofing industry and proposes solutions for labor and production issues.

First Quarter Asphalt Product Shipments Hint at Improved Supply Issues

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

The latest ARMA report shows increases in quarterly asphalt product shipments, though year-to-year comparisons show the industry isn't out of the woods yet.

Analysis: Residential Roofing, Metal to Grow Through 2025

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:44:28 -0400

The latest roofing analysis from Freedonia Group shows the demand for residential roofing will grow alongside the demand for metal and solar roofing.

OSHA Seeking Public Comment on COVID-19 Standard

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

OSHA is seeking public comment on its final standard for protecting workers from COVID-19.

PODCAST: Clauses and Tactics to Use for Price Increases

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500

In this Legal Insights episode, Cotney discusses how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting more than just gas prices in the roofing industry.

VIDEO: How Roofers Can Mitigate Price Hikes Caused by Fuel Increases

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Learn what roofing contractors can do to mitigate price increases as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, including a tactic for dealing with general contractors regarding price increases.

CDC Guidelines Say Roofing Contractors Can Go Without Masks in Most of U.S.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:20:00 -0500

Under the CDC's new COVID-19 monitoring, people in areas deemed "low" or "medium" can go indoors without having to wear a mask.

PODCAST: LEGALCon March 10 and Trucker Protests

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:36:00 -0500

In this episode, learn about the impact of trucker protests on the industry with Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

VIDEO: Don’t Miss NRCA’s LEGALCon on March 10

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:35:00 -0500

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, previews the upcoming LEGALcon virtual event on March 10 roofing professionals will not want to miss.

Weathering the Enforcement Storm

ralaniz@alaniz-schraeder.com (Richard Alaniz) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your roofing company is in compliance with various safety and labor laws.

Boak & Sons Inc. Completes Renovations of Youngstown, Ohio Offices

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:32:33 -0500

The remodeling helped give Boak & Sons employees plenty of working space to safely spread out and lower the risk of spreading COVID.

What You Need to Know About 2022 IRE's COVID-19 Safety and Health Policies

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.

PODCAST: OSHA Withdraws ETS Vaccine Mandate – What Now?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:32:00 -0500

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down what the withdrawal of OSHA’s vaccine ETS and shares what’s in store for contractors at the International Roofing Expo.

VIDEO: Biden Administration Withdraws Vaccine-or-Test ETS for Large Businesses

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:30:00 -0500

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, discusses how the OSHA ETS withdrawal affects contractors.

Biden Administration Withdraws OSHA Vaccine-or-Test ETS

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

The Biden administration has withdrawn its Emergency Temporary Standard rule calling for large employers to vaccinate or test employees.

RC Contractor Q&A: Sam Stilley

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Amstill Roofing CEO Sam Stilley shares his perspective on the importance of adopting technology and the roofing industry’s future.

PODCAST: Why the Supreme Court Blocked Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Check out this five-minute podcast on how the Supreme Court's ruling on the OSHA vaccine ETS is impacting the roofing industry.

VIDEO: Supreme Court Rules on Vaccine Mandate ETS

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:40:00 -0500

Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Trent Cotney shares what roofing contractors need to know following the Supreme Court's decision on the OHSA vaccine ETS.

Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s OSHA ETS Vaccine Rule

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:20:00 -0500

OSHA's rule that would require businesses with 100 or more employees to vaccinate or test their workers has been stopped by the Supreme Court.

Join RC’s 2022 State of the Industry Webinar Jan. 25

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:09:52 -0500

Time is running out to register and be part of RC’s Exclusive 2022 State of the Industry Webinar, sponsored by Cotney Attorneys & Consultants

Harness Adds Features to Ease Compliance with OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:03:17 -0500

Harness is making compliance with the OSHA ETS easier for contractors through the addition of several new features to its safety management platform.

UPDATE: IRE 2022 Offering On-Site Testing for Updated New Orleans COVID Guidelines

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:40:00 -0500

With the highly contagious Omicron causing a spike in cases, New Orleans is requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID tests for certain venues and events.

Determining the OSHA ETS 100-Employee Threshold for Your Roofing Business

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:10:00 -0500

A common question from roofing contractors has been how to determine if they fall under OSHA's 100-employee ETS. Legal experts break down what you need to know.

PODCAST: Appeals Court Upholds Vaccine Mandate

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:05:00 -0500

Hear Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Trent Cotney break down the details about the reinstated vaccine mandate in this latest podcast episode.

VIDEO: Shocking Ruling from Court of Appeals on Vaccine Mandates

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, discusses the surprise ruling from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Biden administration's vaccine mandate.

Biden’s Vaccine-or-Test Rule for Large Businesses Reinstated

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:35:00 -0500

Roofing contractors with 100 or more employees will need to either vaccinate or regularly test workers with the reinstatement of OSHA's vaccine rule.

Appeals Court Gives Life to OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

As we approach Jan. 10, 2022, those employers with 100 or more employees need to be ready to comply with OSHA's ETS for vaccines and testing.

Supply Chain Struggles Shape 2021 Storm Season

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This year’s storm season will be a memorable one for roofing contractors, but not for the reasons one would expect.