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A roofing foreman monitors workers under the sun on a hot summer day, equipped with water, shade, and a heat stress checklist.
June 05, 2025

Heat Stress Season Is Here — Are You Operationally Prepared?

OSHA is cracking down on heat illness. Learn what every roofing contractor must do to protect workers and avoid liability this summer.

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A professional roofing estimator reviewing blueprints and digital takeoffs, equipped with tools and training materials from Cotney Consulting Group.
May 20, 2025

The Tools Every Roofing Estimator Should Use

From blueprints to proposals, give your estimators the tools and training they need to win jobs and protect margin in 2025.

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A digital banner shows two roofing professionals shaking hands under a partly cloudy sky—one in a denim shirt and yellow hard hat, the other in a gray polo and safety vest—with an “E-Verify” logo and a silhouette of Florida in the background.
May 13, 2025

What Florida Roofing Contractors Need to Know About the Proposed E-Verify Expansion

Florida’s E-Verify law is expanding. Learn what roofing contractors must know to stay compliant when hiring new employees.

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Roofing foreman leading a crew on a commercial jobsite with confidence and coordination
September 08, 2023

Empower Your Field Leaders

Your roofing crew is only as strong as its field leader. This blog explores how to train, support, and empower foremen to lead with clarity, confidence, and accountability—boosting jobsite performance and overall company success. Whether you're developing new leaders or sharpening experienced ones, this guide outlines the mindset and skills they need to thrive.

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Roofing contractor reviewing year-end schedules and financial reports to avoid late-season surprises
October 22, 2022

Avoid the October Surprise

Every roofing contractor has faced it: last-minute chaos in October that throws off year-end goals. In this blog, we break down how to avoid the “October Surprise” with proactive planning, smarter crew allocation, tighter schedules, and clearer forecasting. Get the insights you need now to finish the year on your terms—not by scrambling through last-minute fires.

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