Legal

Employment Risks and Severance

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.

Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.

Fast-Tracked Data Centers: The Legal Risks of Moving Too Fast

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:44:56 -0400

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

Texas Attorney General Sues Roofing Contractor for Alleged Scam

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Texas accuses the contractor for taking payments for roofing jobs tied to roughly $500,000 in work consumers say was never completed.

QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Roofing Contractors Are Asking

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:10:33 -0400

Consolidation and vertical integration are reshaping the construction landscape—and wall and ceiling contractors should be evaluating the risk now.

Florida Roofer Cited After Fatal Fall at Jobsite

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

A Florida roofing company faces $172K in penalties after a worker died and another was injured in a fall from a two-story home, OSHA said.

Roofing Storm Season is Under Way

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:57 -0400

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.

Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0400

At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead.

Roofing Industry Coalition Defeats Proposed Ban on Low-Slope Roofs in Mississippi

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Industry groups unite to defend sound building science against proposed rules for new public facilities.

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

Is ICE Targeting My Roofing Crew?

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Trent Cotney discusses ways to handle and avoid targeting during immigration enforcement sweeps in your community.

Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

New compliance resources aim to help employers understand labor law obligations, prevent violations and resolve wage, overtime and FMLA issues proactively.

Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:43:43 -0500

Get equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate I-9 audits and unexpected worksite enforcement.

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:55:24 -0500

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

The Art of Accounts Receivable

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:47:23 -0500

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.

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:08:21 -0500

The roofing industry enters 2026 in a state of guarded realism. Demand remains present, but it is no longer insulated from broader economic and political pressures

Connecticut Roofer Sentenced to 15 Months for Tax Evasion

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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.

Roofing Scam Sting Results in Arrest, More Charges Pending

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500

A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.

I-9 Enforcement is Back: How Roofers Can Prepare

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.

Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:05:49 -0500

In this episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.

Enforcement Changes at ICE- What it Means for Roofing Contractors

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:05:21 -0500

Roofing contractors and business owners already dealing with increased immigration enforcement and its impact on the roofing workforce may have more policies to navigate.

Immigration Enforcement Decisons, Lawsuits Stir Uncertainty for Roofing Workforce

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

As ICE raids continue on roofing jobsites and businesses, learn more about recent court decisions and litigations that could change how immigration enforcement is enacted.

White Paper Calls for OSHA Safety Changes

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:16:52 -0400

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for roofing contractors.

Tips for Handling I-9 Audits and ICE Raids

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:32:29 -0400

As immigration crackdowns continue, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to ensure their employee documentation is up to snuff. Learn what to know about I-9 forms and audits with Philip Siegel of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel.

Rethinking OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Doctrine

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

The National Construction Policy Institute has released a landmark white paper, “Rethinking OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine,” which outlines a practical, legally durable framework to align accountability with actual control on complex construction sites.

Roofing Firm Owners Exposed in Minn. Wage Theft Case

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:15:00 -0400

Ramsey County prosecutors charged Bayvista, Inc., owners with $250K wage theft, insurance fraud, and tax evasion from a 2024 public housing roofing project.

Wildlife, Pests & Lawsuits: Are You Covered?

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Here's how roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof. Plus, advice on a contract clause that could save you thousands.

Warranties and Material Failures Explained

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:08:42 -0400

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses how OSHA’s self-audit programs can provide opportunities for roofing contractors.