John and Trent discuss contractors, distributors, and manufacturers relationships due to material shortages, existing and outdated shipping methods and tech that could change it, and our upcoming tradeshows. 

John and Trent discuss what to expect from Cotney at IRE 2021, techniques to help navigate delays, and what our future innovation center will offer to the industry.

John and Trent discuss OSHA's current guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine, the two new estimating training programs being offered through Cotney, and the rules around e-verify that employers should follow.  

Trent and special guest, Lee Lipniskis, discuss the importance of having an attorney review your contract before negotiations, the dangers of summer heat for crew members, managing your subcontractors, and a recent visit from John Chan, Owner of The Durable Slate Company. 

John and Trent discuss how you can improve your contract negotiation skills, roofing craftsmanship in the U.S. compared to other parts of the world, and a well-known roofing industry safety expert joining the Cotney team. 

John and Trent discuss our new estimating training program, the art of contract negotiation, and the exploration of carbon for roof systems.

To register for the FREE contract negotiation webinar mentioned, go to cotneycl.com/contractnegotiation

John and Trent continue to discuss material shortages and price increases with regard to existing contracts, material substitutions, and the importance of your operational communications.

Special guest Attorney Ben Briggs joins John Kenney in this episode to discuss CDC updates affecting employers, mandated vaccine policies,  screening of marijuana use in the workplace, and the importance of documentation in employee files.

John and Trent discuss opportunities for contractors to use our Training Center, legal issues with using non-royalty free photos, and the importance of reputation management on social media and company reviews.

John and Trent discuss material shortages, price increases, and using substitutions on projects from a legal and business perspective.