Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Two trends that defined roofing in 2026
By Emma Peterson. From immigration enforcement challenges to the rapid expansion of data center construction, contractors faced significant opportunities and risks this year. As another busy year begins to come to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the trends and changes that have occurred. To help us do that, ...
October updates from Trent Cotney
By Emma Peterson. Check out the different legal topics highlighted in this month’s Cotney Brief. Every month, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese sends out a newsletter, the Cotney Briefs, discussing legal insights and advice for contractors. These topics can range from code changes and contract provisions to supreme court cases and ...
Keeping your revenue in multiple baskets
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says diversifying your work can create predictable, scalable income. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Emma Richardson: Hi everyone, I'm Emma Richardson with RoofersCoffeeShop.com and ...
Trent Cotney shares new legal insights
By Emma Peterson. In his September 2026 newsletter, Trent Cotney highlights legal cases and changes contractors need to be aware of. Every month, Trent Cotney, a partner and roofing litigation/arbitration expert at the Adams and Reese law firm, releases a Cotney Brief newsletter. These newsletters share key insights from Trent on the ...
Thriving in an increasingly tight market
By Emma Peterson. Insights on navigating consolidation, managing risk and building the operational discipline needed to succeed in today’s roofing industry. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Trent Cotney sat down for a conversation about the current state of the roofing industry and ...
Set yourself apart from the competition at LEGALCon 2026
By Emma Peterson. Monica Murphy shares why the relationships, education and opportunities gained through NRCA's premier legal event can have a lasting impact. On October 7 and 8, 2026, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) will be hosting their live LEGALCon event! This is the association’s premier legal event and ...
Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. El evento de este año se acerca rápidamente, con el primer día programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. El Western Roofing Expo (WRE), patrocinado por la Western ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
Managing risk from the rooftop down
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can reduce liability, strengthen customer relationships and protect profitability by addressing the growing complexity of today’s rooftops. During this Coffee Conversations® sponsored by Anchor Products, Heidi J. Ellsworth joined Anchor Products founder Joel Stanley, attorney Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese and roofing technical expert Mark Graham ...
Understanding the 2026 August legal landscape
By Emma Peterson. The latest Cotney Brief helps contractors stay ahead of evolving legal and business challenges with insights on tariffs, claims management, documentation practices and project risk mitigation. Every day there are legal decisions being made that change the way the world operates. But it can be a lot ...
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