Trent Cotney
@TrentCotney
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Construction Industry Advocate ◈ Partner, Adams & Reese LLP ◈ Senior Fellow, National Construction Policy Institute ◈ NRCA General Counsel
Tampa, FL
Joined July 2011
I had the pleasure of speaking to my friends at Arizona Roofing Contractors Association yesterday on workforce issues and immigration compliance. Great organization with a strong membership. #roofing #immigration @adamsandreese
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Enjoyed speaking on Roofing Contractor Magazine State of the Industry webinar yesterday. We discussed everything from labor shortages to system usage. #roofing @adamsandreese
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📷 Contractors: Are You Prepared for ICE Worksite Enforcement? Worksite enforcement from Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) is heating up and roofing crews are squarely in the spotlight. 📷 In my latest article for Roofing Elements Magazine, we break down what every roofing
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Learn how roofing contractors can prepare for DHS’s renewed ICE worksite enforcement, including Operation Safeguard’s daily arrest targets, I-9 compliance tips, warrant protocols, and contract...
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🚧 Is ICE Targeting My Roofing Crew? 🛠️ There’s growing concern in the roofing industry about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on jobsites from stops near work areas to visits with local law enforcement. Contractors and crews are left wondering what this means
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Trent Cotney discusses ways to handle and avoid targeting during immigration enforcement sweeps in your community.
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I got to speak to my friends at @RoofCoffeeShop yesterday on what to expect in 2026. #roofing @adamsandreese
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I see this mistake over and over again: contractors assume a certificate of insurance equals protection. It doesn’t. I wrote this article for @floridaroof to walk through Additional Insured status, why it matters, and how roofing contractors can avoid unnecessary exposure
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Federal roofing work = opportunity — but also increased scrutiny under the False Claims Act. Every certification matters, from labor compliance to sourcing and subcontractors. My latest @NRCAnews Professional Roofing article breaks down the risks and what contractors should be
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Roofing Contractor State of the Industry 2026 webinar is LIVE and FREE on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. EST! 📷 Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. EST – Register now and stay ahead of the curve! #RoofingIndustry #StateOfTheIndustry #RoofingContractor #ConstructionTrends @adamsandreese
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Whether you attended the keynote presentation at IRE 2026 in Las Vegas or not, take a deeper dive into RC's annual survey data.
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🚨 Roofing contractors & crew leaders 🚨 Join the Feb 11 Lunch & Learn: practical guidance on ICE raids, I-9 audits, and on-site compliance you can actually use. @adamsandreese @NTRCA 📅 Feb 11 | 🍽 Lunch & Learn 👉 Register: https://t.co/iD1mIXT7NI
#Roofing #I9
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NTRCA and RCAT are teaming up for an important Extended Lunch & Learn for North Texas Roofing Contractors. Join Trent Cotney, Partner with Adams & Reese, LLP and legal counsel for NRCA and other...
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Check out my latest article for @WSRCA members on coverage gaps with insurance. We are seeing an increase in denials of coverage based on policy terms and the nature of the claims submitted. #roofing @adamsandreese
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Construction Dive breaks down 5 legal trends shaping construction in 2026 from immigration enforcement and labor pressures to AI risk and data center work. Contract clarity and risk allocation will matter more than ever. @adamsandreese Worth a read 👇
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"If you don’t think your team members are using AI, they are," said one attorney, while cautioning contractors to place guardrails around the tech.
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Slow season? No such thing. Turn downtime into upgrade time — train your team, tighten your processes, and get your budget in shape so you start stronger next season. Wise contractors don’t wait — they prepare. #roofing @adamsandreese
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Had the pleasure of speaking to the executive directors of the roofing associations in the US, Canada, and Japan at @NRCAnews affiliate meeting. #roofing @adamsandreese
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