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Cotney Consulting Group - Roofing Estimator Training Programs
Estimating Training Series We deliver customized training designed to meet your organization’s training goals. Training employees with customized course content designed to meet your company’s objectives. We take the mystery out of estimating by teaching the art of estimating. View all courses and buy here.
Scaffolding Safety – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. What is scaffolding and how can they be used safely? John Kenney has all the answers to your scaffolding questions. Falls are the most dangerous hazard that roofers and construction workers are exposed to. Scaffolding is no exception. OSHA describes scaffolding as an elevated temporary working ...
Register for This Upcoming Webinar - Super Charged Estimating
Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. MST Join John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group, John Kiesel and Ryan Resides from Imagine Technologies Group for this upcoming webinar you won't want to miss! Learn how to turn your drone from a toy to a tool to positively impact your estimating and ...
Q&A – Changing from Cement Tile to Composition Shingle and I Have Questions
This California homeowner is getting ready for a reroof and has some concerns about the OSB and skip sheathing and turned to the experts for answers. Rod, a homeowner in California, is concerned about a potential air gap between the OSB and plywood near the rafter tails as they prepare ...
Q&A – Why are my Shingles Blowing Off the Decking?
This Georgia homeowner wanted to know why new shingles were blowing off the roof while the old, original shingles were still intact. Steve, a homeowner in Georgia, noticed that recently installed shingles were coming off the roof and wanted to know why. They asked: New roof was put on ...
Finding Success With Association Memberships
MCS Influencer John Kenney shares why trade associations are so important for contractors. I wanted to answer why you should first belong to a trade association supporting the metal construction industry. Trade associations provide valuable information like professional development, market analyses and substantial resources to assist you in operating ...
Register for our Upcoming RLW - Estimating Software and The Roofing Industry
Wednesday, March 29 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting and Eugene Zukowski of Jobba to talk about estimating software and the roofing industry. John has been estimating for over 40 years and currently teaches and certifies roofing estimators ...
Creating a Strong and Inclusive Work Culture
RCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors can grow a strong, inclusive culture through training in Spanish. Roofing contractors who want to grow a robust and inclusive culture must focus on building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. One of the key aspects of this is training, particularly training in ...
Q&A – How do I Fix a Leak in My Mobile Home?
This Minnesota homeowner discovered a leak where the addition meets their house and turned to the experts for advice. Heidi, a homeowner in Minnesota, discovered a leak and wanted to know the best way to go about fixing it. Heidi asked: I live in a mobile home with an addition ...
Q&A – HOA Restrictions on Shingle Weight
With the HOA enforcing a weight minimum for roofs that seemed outdated, this Washington homeowner decided to ask the experts. This Washington homeowner lives within an HOA that has specific weight restrictions for roofs that seemed dated. So Kim asked: Do today's roofing shingles generally weigh less than ones from ...
