Law and Mortar Episode 116

Roofing distribution is changing, and contractors are asking questions about what happens when suppliers also own roofing companies. In Episode 116 of Law & Mortar, construction attorney Trent Cotney and roofing industry consultant John Kenney discuss vertical integration, acquisition activity, and the potential consequences for independent roofing contractors. John explains why roofing is different from many industries that have experienced consolidation and why independent contractors may find new opportunities as supplier relationships change. The discussion also covers the commercial roofing market, including rising material costs, trucking shortages, fuel surcharges, and the estimating challenges contractors are facing. In this episode: – Roofing industry vertical integration and acquisitions – Supplier ownership of roofing contractors – Opportunities for independent roofing businesses – Commercial roofing market conditions and cost pressures – Advice for residential contractors entering commercial roofing – Why estimating, project management, and contract risk require different approaches – Travel and upcoming training updates Listener question: Garrett asks how a residential roofing contractor should approach entering the commercial roofing market. John and Trent explain why starting small, maintaining separate operating processes, and avoiding complex bid work can help contractors manage the transition. Subscribe to Law & Mortar for discussions about roofing operations, construction law, estimating, business management, and the issues affecting contractors. #LawAndMortar #RoofingIndustry #CommercialRoofing #RoofingContractors #ConstructionBusiness