WC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down the latest legal matters impacting the roofing industry, and takes a look at what contractors should have their focus on as peak season approaches in this latest exclusive conversation.

More and more women are joining the construction industry and bringing special skills and talents along with them. But with construction being one of the most male-dominated professions — of all the 10 million people employed in the industry, only 9% of construction workers are female. So, Walls & Ceilings’ Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli, sat down with an expert on women in the construction industry to find out what women bring to the construction round table that you can’t get anywhere else.

With over 15 years in the construction industry, Ladi March-Goldwire, CEO and owner of BrinMar Construction & Development Group Ltd, is passionate about her business because it provides a means for women to be expressive and relevant in a space typically set aside for and dominated by men. She has learned how to be a strong asset to the construction industry, swinging hammers and advocating for women, all while wearing cute shoes and pretty clothes. Ladi also discusses how building with hemp is being realized by contractors as a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly way to build.

The investigations is just getting underway and there’s much still to learn about what caused the tragedy in Surfside, Fla., but there are some key takeaways for roofing contractors working on similar buildings right now, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

As if dealing with supply shortages and a pandemic weren’t enough, contractors need to worry about hackers stealing sensitive information through their computer or phone. We spoke with cybersecurity expert Bill Collins on how contractors can strengthen their online security.

What is Employee Misclassification? How does it affect contractors? What do you need to know in order to ensure you aren’t misclassifying your employees? Walls & Ceilings Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli addressed these questions and more on this episode of “If Walls Could Talk.”

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, highlights the importance of keeping crews cool and safe during peak season; and also explores how contractors can keep their customers happy during the ongoing supply shortage in this latest episode.

W&C Publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli got a chance to talk with the CEO of Trim-Tex, Joe Koenig. He discussed his start in the industry, his father’s invention of the vinyl cornerbead, women in the construction industry, and more. Koenig also talks about whether or not college is needed and Trim-Tex’s long standing tradition of drag racing dating back to 1999. And though his wife isn’t extremely happy about the fact that Koenig still goes drag racing, he just can’t keep himself away!