Construction projects face increasing risks from community opposition, government intervention and evolving scopes. Trent Cotney discusses how suspension, termination and change-order provisions, combined with thorough daily reports, can help contractors protect their businesses.

Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic joins Walls & Ceilings Executive Director Jill Bloom to discuss lessons from disaster response and why contractors are uniquely equipped to help when emergencies strike. From family preparedness and backup communications to medical training and cross-training crews, he shares practical ways contractors can prepare before a crisis occurs.

A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson discusses how to learn why AI-ready websites and PageSpeed scores now matter more than ever for contractors.

Contractors are facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape, and understanding today's risks is more important than ever. Trent Cotney breaks down the industry's biggest concerns, including payment clauses, insurance restrictions, OSHA enforcement, reputation management and contract indemnity. Tune in for practical insights that can help your business reduce risk, improve resilience and stay ahead of changing regulations.

Editor John Wyatt sits down with spray polyurethane foam consultant Tom Harris to discuss why winning insulation projects is about more than offering the lowest price. Harris explains how contractors can build trust by educating customers, specifying tested and code-compliant products, and using building science, code references, and third-party data to support their recommendations. Learn practical strategies to stand out from the competition, protect your margins, and close more jobs through credibility and transparency.

Recorded at BUILD26 in New Orleans, Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt interviews Mike Taylor of Liddle Brothers, the magazine's March cover star. Taylor discusses the company's expertise in historic plaster restoration, its expansion into modern exterior cladding and acoustical plaster systems, and the importance of training the next generation of skilled craftsmen. He also reflects on the family values that shaped the business and the strong future of commercial construction across Middle Tennessee.

Executive Director Jill Bloom and attorney Trent Cotney discuss the legal and business challenges contractors are raising at industry events, including contract language, insurance changes, OSHA enforcement and reputation management. Cotney encourages contractors to strengthen contracts, diversify beyond insurance work and stay proactive to reduce risk and position their businesses for long-term success.

Marketing metrics like website traffic and social media growth may look impressive, but they don't always drive business results. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of A Squared, explains the six key performance indicators every roofing contractor should track to generate better leads, improve marketing ROI, and build long-term growth.

Trust remains one of the most valuable assets a contracting company can build. In this episode, Anna Anderson shares strategies for leveraging community relationships, industry recognition, certifications and earned media to enhance reputation, improve visibility and create sustainable business growth.

Trent Cotney joins Jill Bloom to discuss the employment challenges roofing contractors face today, including documentation, employee handbooks, terminations and severance agreements, and how proper policies can help reduce legal risk.