Law & Mortar

Law & Mortar Episode 42

August 16, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

In this episode Trent and John discuss the last week’s IRE, policies for encouraging employees getting COVID-19, an upcoming FREE OSHA webinar from experts of the industry on August 18, and advice on handling your former employees that became your competitors.

Law & Mortar Episode 41

August 13, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode, Trent Cotney and John Kenney this week's IRE 2021 convention, possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate, E-Verify and what kind of SOPs you should have to ensure everything is being done correctly!

Law & Mortar Episode 40

August 02, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode, Trent Cotney and John Kenney talk about Cotney's Spanish Advanced Roofing Estimating Training Program, the recent FRSA expo, COVID-19 mandates reoccurring & what to expect in the industry, Contractor's rights with price increases and long lead times, and IRE 2021!

Law & Mortar Episode 39

July 19, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

John and Trent discuss the upcoming FRSA tradeshow & what to expect from Cotney, Biden's new Executive Order & what it means for the construction industry, & bubble testing.

Law & Mortar Episode 38

July 02, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

John and Trent discuss safety and Cotney's new safety consultant, Keven Yarbrough's safety tips during OSHA inspections, electrical safety tips from John, and details about the release of Cotney's Advanced Roofing Estimating Training Program.

Law & Mortar Episode 37

June 25, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

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and Trent discuss contractors, distributors, and manufacturers relationships due to material shortages, existing and outdated shipping methods and tech that could change it, and our upcoming tradeshows.

Law & Mortar Episode 36

June 14, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 35

June 09, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 34

June 03, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 33

May 26, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 32

May 19, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

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

Law & Mortar Episode 31

May 13, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 30

May 06, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 29

April 27, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

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.

Law & Mortar Episode 28

April 20, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

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

Law & Mortar Episode 27

April 13, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

John and Trent discuss the importance of good supplier relationships, recent price increases of materials, future automation and robotics within the industry, and vaccine passports.

Law & Mortar Episode 26

April 06, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

John and Trent discuss some key issues for the sprayfoam industry, including how sprayfoam contractors should prepare themselves before and during projects, and they also provide an overview of some of their recent webinars.

Law & Mortar Episode 25

March 24, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

John is joined by special guest Ric Asfar to discuss important insurance exclusions in your policies, contractors' comprehensive general liability insurance 101, and the potential issues stemming from large claims.

Law & Mortar Episode 24

March 16, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MB

Trent is joined by special guest Lee Lipniskis in this episode of Law & Mortar to discuss continued succession planning & transition of businesses, Biden’s new stimulus package, and material shortages/price increases due to COVID.

Law & Mortar Episode 23

March 09, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

John and Trent discuss Cotney’s new training center for roofers, John's upcoming webinar, residential roofing tile issues, and the launch of Cotney Capital. Listen to the end for a special offer!

Law & Mortar Episode 22

February 22, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

John and Trent review some legal cases that have occurred in the roofing industry and the trends that have emerged from them, the importance of details in submittals, and the benefits of having a paper trail.

Law & Mortar Episode 21

February 16, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

John and Trent discuss winter weather issues contractors face, the importance of understanding your contracts, and the integration of better business practices and using Initial Decision Making (IDM).

Law & Mortar Episode 20

February 10, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

John and Trent discuss Biden's stimulus plan, COVID-19 production issues, possible COVID-19 case increases and what the new strains can mean for your business, and a new estimating training program for roofers!

Law & Mortar Episode 19

January 25, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MB

John and Trent discuss how the new strains of COVID-19 can affect vaccinations, our newly built training center at our Tampa headquarters, and how the construction workforce can benefit from the Biden Administration's changes to U.S. immigration policy.

Law & Mortar Episode 18

January 12, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MB

John and Trent discuss contractors mandating employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine from a legal and business perspective, the new stimulus package, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program, and the importance of checking your finances in the new year.

Law & Mortar Episode 17

December 23, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

John and Trent discuss year end procedures contractors should be implementing, increased subcontractor labor trends in the industry, and their recent work in South Africa that is helping bring greens roofs to the industry.

Law & Mortar Episode 16

December 14, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

John and Trent discuss the newly released COVID-19 vaccine and potential legal issues around mandating it, material shortage issues, and the anticipated decrease in production levels in Q1. John also discusses his new book that outlines everything you need to know when running a construction business.

Law & Mortar Episode 15

December 09, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MB

John and Trent discuss PPP loans and how to navigate the taxes associated with those, the importance of safety to avoid injuries in the cold weather, and current trends with COVID-19 across the country and what contractors should expect to see in the upcoming months.

Law & Mortar Episode 14

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB

John and Trent discuss static electricity roof fires and necessary training that can help keep your workers safe and international mergers and acquisitions being on an uptick, particularly in Ecuador. John also introduced Cotney Analytics, coming in 2021, which can benefit your business's campaigns and increase your leads.

Law & Mortar Episode 13

November 23, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MB

John and Trent discuss the potential increase in P3s (private partnerships) and what that means for infrastructure and vertical construction projects. They also review safety measures and training during these cold-weather months and what to expect in the industry with the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases.

Law & Mortar Episode 12

November 16, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

John and Trent review some highlights from their recent election recap webinar and discuss new bills that have been passed by various states, such as the legalization of marijuana and increased minimum wage, and how those bills can affect contractors. They also discuss items to review by the end of the year in preparation for 2021.

Law & Mortar Episode 11

November 09, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MB

John and Trent discuss how the recent election is expected to affect the construction industry. They also talk about how the increased legality of drugs, particularly in Oregon, might challenge the construction industry workforce and how the recent wave of COVID-19 outbreaks continues to affect the European construction industry.

Law & Mortar Episode 10

November 02, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MB

John and Trent discuss how a downward trend in the current market, with the pandemic in full force and the election looming, could affect the construction industry. They also talk about the use of solar panels and renewable energy within the private roofing sector, and the legal issues that could arise with increased solar installation. Additionally, they touch on new technology for roofers that is leading to zero carbon footprint.

Law & Mortar Episode 9

September 28, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

John Kenney and Trent Cotney discuss green roofing, specifically its growing popularity in the North U.S., Europe, and Canada and when it is appropriate to use a green roof, new guidance from the Department of Labor regarding classifications of employees vs. independent contractors, and the legal issues of a subcontractor vs. prime roofing contractor.

Law & Mortar Episode 9

September 28, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

John Kenney and Trent Cotney discuss green roofing, specifically its growing popularity in the North U.S., Europe, and Canada and when it is appropriate to use a green roof, new guidance from the Department of Labor regarding classifications of employees vs. independent contractors, and the legal issues of a subcontractor vs. prime roofing contractor.

Law & Mortar Episode 8

August 21, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

John Kenney and Trent Cotney discuss litigation in roofing and critical cases that set the standards for today, proper procedures for residential job site clean up, how to prepare for hurricane season as a Florida contractor, and insights from the Roofing Association of New Zealand Virtual Conference.

Law & Mortar Episode 7

August 04, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

John Kenney and Trent Cotney discuss the history and common setbacks of modified roofing products, how to avoid potential issues with contracts and warranties, the importance of educating your customer, and problems arising from residential roofing contractors working on chimneys.

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