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April 20, 2020

Financial, Human Resources, and Diversity Impacts of COVID on the Roofing Industry
What exactly is this Phase thing that Congress is working on? How can roofers take advantage of the recent federal legislation? Where are the forms to fill out to help small businesses apply for loans to cover employee paychecks?
April 17, 2020

Understanding the FFCRA’s Small Business Exemption
On March 18, President Donald Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which includes two separate laws regarding paid leave for employees: (1) the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), and (2) the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA).
April 14, 2020

VIDEO: Accounts Receivable Issues and New Rules About Dealing with COVID-19 on the Jobsite
RC Publisher Jill Bloom and Editorial Director Rick Damato sat down virtually with Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, on April 14 for the latest update on the legal challenges roofing contractors are facing across...
April 9, 2020

After a coronavirus-related project suspension, take these steps to protect your rights
In the post-COVID-19 construction climate, contractors around the country can expect to find themselves exposed to COVID-19-related delays or suspensions on their projects at some point...
April 9, 2020

Construction Creditors and The Possible Rise in Bankruptcy Filings
The current COVID-19 pandemic brings a level of uncertainty to industries throughout the United States. Business closures and quarantines have started a wave of employment losses. Though construction is an industry that has largely pushed on...
April 7, 2020

VIDEO: COVID-19 Legal Update with Cotney Construction Law's Trent Cotney
News and developments surrounding the COVID-19 crisis seem to happen at a break-neck speed, which is why RC is committed to bringing its audience the latest need-to-know information...
April 7, 2020

Podcast: Cotney Construction Law CEO on the Legal Implications of COVID-19
Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to examine the legal implications of COVID-19 for businesses involved with the construction industry.
April 3, 2020

RT3 Special webinar #3 - This week's buzz and special message from NRCA chairman Nick Sabino
Link to Master Resource document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15... Legal Updates, Connecting with Community & Special Message from NRCA Chairman of the Board
April 3, 2020

VIDEO: COVID-19 LEGAL and NRCA UPDATE
In RC's continued coverage of the COVID-19 crisis and how it's affecting roofing contractors, RC Publisher Jill Bloom and Editorial Director Rick Damato virtually catch up with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) CEO Reid Ribble about the NRCA's first-ever Telephone Town Hall and what other initiatives the association is taking to serve its members.
April 3, 2020

What Contractors Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program
As you well know, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having an incredible impact on construction, especially on small businesses within the industry. While larger construction companies are better equipped to deal with absenteeism, sick leave, and payroll demands, smaller companies are left with far fewer resources.