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Explore the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the U.S.
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 Western Roofing Expo is happening this September in Vegas and we want to see you there! The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has been supporting contractors with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information relevant to roofing and waterproofing since the 1970s. Today, they continue ...
Journeys into the roofing world
By Emma Peterson. Roscoe Green shares how he got involved in the roofing industry and how companies can bring in the next generation. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards got the chance to chat with Roscoe Green of Adams and Reese about how companies can bring more young ...
Colorado's new construction bill: What developers need to know
By Christopher D. Yost, Adams and Reese. Understrand this bill's key provisions and their potential effects on your projects so you can continue to thrive in Colorado’s evolving construction landscape. On May 12, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HOUSE BILL 25-1272, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the construction ...
Learn from the best at FRSA 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss your chance to get insights and advice from industry leaders like Trent Cotney at the 103rd FRSA Convention and Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) annual convention and expo is just around the corner! Hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, ...
Trent Cotney - Roofing and the New Presidential Administration - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
Legal update on TPS Employees from Venezuela
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. Learn about the details of a recent court decision affecting the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of employers and workers from Venezuela. You've likely heard about the uncertainty and changes surrounding U.S. immigration policies lately. One such change surrounds the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ...
Understanding the difference between LLC, S-Corp and C-Corp
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the different legal structures a roofing company can fall under and how to pick the best one for your situation. When you think of the roofing industry, we often think of the crew on the roof. But there’s another half of the industry that, while less physically ...
Roofing's Take on Tariffs
Join us for this important Coffee Conversations where experts, including Trent Cotney from Adams & Reese and Will Lorenz from General Coatings, will break down the policies, prices and pressures shaping the roofing world in light of the new administration's tariff policies. With changes happening every day, the industry is ...
Roscoe Green - Diversity, Growth and Leadership in 2025 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Roscoe Green of Adams & Reese. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...
Foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses for the roofing industry
By Trent Cotney. Learn how Foreign‑Trade Zones and Customs‑Bonded Warehouses can transform tariff uncertainty from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Persistent tariffs on steel, aluminum, solar components and other imported roofing accessories have increased the prices of construction materials. At the same time, erratic lead‑times and port congestion continue to ...



