Law and Mortar Episode 111

About this episode

In this episode, Trent Cotney and John Kenney discuss market pressures and workforce issues affecting the roofing industry.

In Episode 111 of Law and Mortar, Trent Cotney and John Kenney shift from market pressure to industry perspective—covering rising fuel costs, workforce discussions in Washington, and the importance of preserving roofing history. Trent shares insights from Roofing Day in DC, where conversations centered around immigration, affordable housing, and OSHA regulations—issues that continue to shape the future of the construction workforce. John and Trent also highlight a different side of the indust...

People in this episode

Hosts: Trent Cotney, John Kenney

Topics covered

• market pressure
• industry perspective
• rising fuel costs
• workforce discussions
• roofing history
• immigration
• affordable housing

Keywords

• construction workforce
• fuel costs
• roofing history
• OSHA regulations
• immigration
• affordable housing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roofing Day in DC, OSHA

Places: Washington, DC

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