CEO-Cotney Consulting Group and Roofing Historian
Tampa, FL
Joined September 2011
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John Kenney retweeted
Welcome to #TheWeeklyBlend, a #RoofersCoffeeShop original designed to update YOU on everything in the #RoofingIndustry
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Our two-day Estimating Workshop was a huge success! 👷♂️📐
Thanks to @JobbaTech for sponsoring and supporting education that moves the roofing industry forward.
Great discussions, strong participation, and real takeaways for better estimating accuracy, consistency & profitability
Honored to be featured in Building Brilliance alongside industry leaders. I contributed a chapter on running a successful roofing company—sharing insights from decades in the field.
Thanks to Tatsuya Nakagawa & Robert Puharich for spotlighting roofing in this great book.
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏛️
In 1889, James Ackroyd of Albany, NY, offered everything from slate and tar roofing to copper cornices, skylights, and steel ceilings. Roofing wasn’t just protection—it was architecture.
#RoofingHistory #HistoricRoofing #ThisWeekInRoofingHistory
John Kenney retweeted
Want to grow your roofing business? My latest @RoofersCoffee article breaks down how @CotneyConsult helps contractors win with strategy, training & support:
🔗 rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/e…
#RoofingSuccess #ContractorGrowth #RoofingConsulting
John Kenney retweeted
☀️ Summer's heating up. Is your crew operationally prepared for heat illness?
Learn how to stay compliant, avoid fines & protect your team: ow.ly/Jm2A50VUcNJ
#RoofingSafety #HeatStress #OSHA #RoofingOperations #CotneyCG
ALT A roofing foreman monitors workers under the sun on a hot summer day, equipped with water, shade, and a heat stress checklist.
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏗️
In 1912, Edwards Manufacturing Co. of Cincinnati claimed to be the largest maker of iron and steel roofing in the world. Their metal shingles were built to last—and marketed with pride.
#RoofingHistory #MetalRoofing #ThisWeekInRoofingHistory
John Kenney retweeted
Project audits reveal what spreadsheets can’t. In Part 1 of my @CoatingsCShop article, I show how audits uncover insights that lead to smarter roofing operations:
🔗 coatingscoffeeshop.com/post/…
#RoofingBusiness #ProjectAudits #RoofCoatings
John Kenney retweeted
Quality control isn’t just paperwork—it’s how great roofing contractors protect their reputation. My @FRSA_Florida article breaks it down:
🔗 Jan 2025, pg. 34
#RoofingQuality #ContractorSuccess #FRSA
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏡
In 1926, Keystone Copper Steel of Pittsburgh set the standard in metal roofing. Durable, elegant, and proudly American-made, their stamped steel roof panels were as functional as they were beautiful.
#RoofingHistory #SteelRoofing #KeystoneSteel
John Kenney retweeted
Project audits aren’t just a formality—they’re a smart business tool. In Part 2 of my @MetalCShop series, I break down how they add real value:
🔗 ow.ly/JeFN50VK5iG
#RoofingBusiness #ProjectAudits #MetalRoofing
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏠🌍
In 1916, Certain-teed was called “The Roof of the World,” making 1 in every 3 rolls of roofing used globally. Innovation + asphalt expertise gave rise to a legacy still recognized today.
#RoofingHistory #CertainTeed #ConstructionLegacy
John Kenney retweeted
Estimating isn’t just numbers—it’s strategy. My latest @MetalCShop article shows how expert estimating leads to profitability in roofing:
🔗 metalcoffeeshop.com/post/est…
#RoofingEstimating #MetalRoofing #Profitability
John Kenney retweeted
Accurate estimating doesn’t just win bids—it protects your profit. My @FRSA_Florida article breaks down how to do both:
🔗 issuu.com/roofingflorida/doc… (Flip to Dec 2024, pg. 32)
#RoofingEstimating #ConstructionProfit #FRSA
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏠
In 1924, Beaver Vulcanite’s Jumbo Hexagon Slabs made re-roofing easier & tougher—built to go right over old roofs. Rigid tests proved their strength. Old-school innovation is still worth remembering.
is #RoofingHistory #1920sConstruction #ReRoofing
John Kenney retweeted
COO on Demand: Executive-Level Support Without the Overhead
Need COO-level leadership without full-time cost? My latest @RoofersCoffee article breaks down how COO-on-Demand can help roofing contractors grow:
🔗 ow.ly/vNh250VK5F1
#RoofingBusiness #COOonDemand #Support
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏠🛠️
In March 1912, “The General” became the face of Certain-teed Roofing—ushering in the era of affordable, easy-to-lay roll roofing. A bold move that shaped modern roofing standards.
#RoofingHistory #CertainTeed #ThisWeekInRoofingHistory
John Kenney retweeted
Ergonomic safety is essential in roofing. In my latest @MetalCShop article, I share how to protect your crew from long-term strain and injury:
🔗 ow.ly/v14K50VK5Ir
#RoofingSafety #Ergonomics #MetalRoofing
John Kenney retweeted
Is your roofing company ready for the future? In my @FRSA_Florida article, I cover strategies to ensure long-term growth and resilience:
🔗 issuu.com/roofingflorida/doc… (See Nov 2024, pg. 36)
#RoofingBusiness #FutureProofing #ContractorGrowth
John Kenney retweeted
This Week in Roofing History 🏠: In the 1950s, Johns-Manville introduced “Roof Savers”—a 3-part system to extend roof life using coatings and putties. Marketed as smart maintenance, these early solutions helped shape modern roof preservation.
#ThisWeekInRoofingHistory
