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Una mirada nueva puede ver lo que la experiencia a veces pasa por alto
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres. A veces, mejorar no requiere nueva tecnología ni equipos costosos. A veces, todo comienza con una pregunta. Una de las cosas que siempre he valorado al integrar a un nuevo empleado a una cuadrilla de techado son las preguntas que ...
Caught in the equipment
By Cotney Consulting Group. Preventing entanglement and pinch-point injuries. Outdoor contractors rely on machinery to move material, improve production and complete demanding work. But that same equipment creates severe entanglement, pinch-point and caught-between hazards. These incidents happen quickly and often result in crushing injuries, amputations or fatalities. Landscaping crews ...
Q&A – Roof vent placement
When this homeowner from Utah had questions about their roof vents, they came to our experts for answers. Recently, Steve reached out to AskARoofer with a question pertaining the placement of roof vents on their home. This is what they asked: I’m looking for some opinions on my attic ventilation because ...
Calambres por calor: La señal de advertencia que demasiados trabajadores del techado ignoran
Por Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Ignorar los calambres por calor no demuestra fortaleza. Aumenta la posibilidad de que el sistema de enfriamiento del cuerpo continúe deteriorándose. Probablemente, todo trabajador con experiencia en techado ha visto como pasa. De repente, un miembro de la cuadrilla deja de trabajar ...
How deferred roof maintenance spreads damage through a building
By Cotney Consulting Group. The most economical roof problem is usually the one addressed before it has the chance to spread. A small roof problem rarely stays small. What begins as loose flashing, a blocked drain, a minor puncture or an open seam can eventually affect insulation, decking, ceilings, walls, ...
Selling or buying a property? Do not overlook the roof records
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof can influence a property transaction long before the buyer and seller reach the final price. Buyers want to know how old the roof is, whether it has leaked, what repairs have been completed and how soon replacement may be necessary. Sellers want to ...
Technology may be evolving, but roofing still needs roofers
By Emma Peterson. While AI can analyze data and automate repetitive tasks, roofing remains a trade built on field experience, adaptability and professional judgment, skills that technology cannot easily replicate. As artificial intelligence (AI) and technological automation continues to revolutionize the way we do office and administration work, many people’s ...
Access the new Roof Restoration Index for Free
A new benchmark study from APOC and Cotney Consulting Group is highlighting the growing business advantages of commercial roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing. Analyzing 118 commercial roofing projects, the report found that restoration projects generated nearly twice the gross profit per crew day while requiring smaller crews, less labor ...
When the owner wants a low-carbon roof, the contractor still has to build it
By Cotney Consulting Group. The roofing contractor may not establish the owner’s carbon target or design the complete building strategy, but they still has an important role in whether the project succeeds. Building owners are asking more questions about carbon. They want lower-emission materials, better energy performance, reduced waste, longer ...
Las pequeñas decisiones que protegen los márgenes del roofing
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Los márgenes se construyen — o se erosionan poco a poco — a través de cientos de pequeñas decisiones. Cuando los contratistas hablan de rentabilidad, la conversación normalmente gira en torno a los estimados, los costos de mano de obra, los precios de los ...
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