The World of Roofing
Cotney Consulting Group Presents: World of Roofing Hosted by industry experts John Kenney and Andrew Rowley, World of Roofing explores the people, stories, and innovations shaping the global roofing industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leaders, craftspeople, and changemakers—from traditional slate artisans to modern tech innovators—offering listeners valuable insights, career journeys, and lessons learned on and off the roof. Discover the passion behind the projects, the challenges that shape the trade, and the vision driving the future of roofing—one story at a time.
Episodes
In Episode 24 of World of Roofing, John Kenney and Andrew Rowley welcome returning guest John Chan, owner of the award-winning Durable Slate Company. Known for their mastery of historic slate and copper roofing across the Eastern U.S., Durable Slate has taken a bold step onto the international stage.
John joins us to discuss their recent acquisition of Bain & Irvine Ltd., a renowned historic roofing firm in the U.K. This strateg...
Episode 23: Bridging Specification and Contracting—A Roofing Veteran’s Journey with David Bailey
In Episode 23 of the World of Roofing podcast, John Kenney and Andrew Rowley sit down with David Bailey, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the UK roofing industry. From his early days in pitched roofing to his current role in a contracting specialist firm, Brindley Asphalt Limited in the Midlands, David’s journey is a powerfu...
Episode 22: Preserving Craft—Traditional Roofing with Kurtis Hord
In Episode 22 of the World of Roofing podcast, John and Andrew welcome Kurtis Hord—roof preservation specialist, artisan roofer, and founder of Patina Slate & Copper. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, Kurtis is a true craftsman dedicated to preserving the legacy of traditional roofing by using time-honored methods and materials, free of modern sealants or shortcu...
In Episode 21 of the "World of Roofing" podcast, John and Andrew welcome Jonathan Lowy, the Operational Marketing Manager at VMZINC, a global leader in producing and marketing titanium zinc products for building envelopes. With a rich history of providing high-quality, eco-designed solutions, VMZINC® is at the forefront of innovation in the roofing industry, continually adapting to meet customer expectations while complyi...
Dive into the fascinating world of roofing with Episode 20 of the "World of Roofing" podcast, where innovation meets tradition under one roof. This month, John and Andrew welcome a special guest, Troy Ferreira, the esteemed technical director of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA). From the heart of Ontario, Canada, Troy brings years of dedication and a wealth of knowledge from his work with the CRCA, an o...
Welcome to Episode 19 of the "World of Roofing" podcast! In this episode, join our hosts, John and Andrew, as they have an enlightening conversation with Jakub Jerzyniak CSSW, Principal of Jerzyniak Consulting Pty Ltd. Based in the picturesque Gold Coast of Australia, Jerzyniak Consulting is a leader in the waterproofing industry, offering unparalleled expertise in waterproofing systems.
With over 15 years of experience, J...
The World of Roofing - Episode 18 - Matt Wilde MioR, Head of Operations at Langley Training Services
Episode 18. In this episode of World of Roofing, John and Andrew welcome Matt Wilde MioR, Head of Operations at Langley Training Services Ltd. Langley Training Services Ltd (LTS), a Social Enterprise Company, offers a range of qualifications from apprenticeships and continuous professional development to Health and safety and roofing courses. Their courses offer a unique opportunity for operatives, managers, supervisors, and other ...
Episode 17. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Roy Naggiar, Owner of Naggiar Group of Companies. Founded in 1860, Naggiar has become a major reference for metals and metal alloys in Lebanon and the Gulf region. Through the dynamic synergy of four independently run departments and a Service Center, the family-owned enterprise has grown over the years through perseverance, innovation, and a customer-orient...
Episode 16. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Chris Cooper-Wragg, Contracts Supervisor at Rio Asphalt & Paving Company, a well-established company with over 50 years of being an industry leader in the design, construction, refurbishment, and creation of specialist roofing and surfacing solutions for homes, public and private sector clients. Listen to Chris’s story about how a well-established music ...
Episode 15. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Ted Lang, Head of Green Roof Business Development at Pritchard & Pritchard. Prichard & Prichard is the UK’s leading independent installer of living roofs, living walls, podiums, and rooftop gardens. In this episode, Ted discusses how he entered the Roofing Industry and how he takes responsibility and control of situations to achieve the best result f...
Episode 14. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Christee Holbrook, Owner of Graham Roofing, Inc. Graham Roofing is a top-of-the-line commercial and industrial roofing company headquartered in Mississippi. Christee started her career in Roofing with Graham over 25 years ago. In this episode, Christee discusses how she entered the Roofing Industry, Graham Roofing, worker training, and involvement in many or...
Episode 13. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Henry Staggs, Partner of Factory Direct Roofing, LLC and NCCER Craft Instructor for Roofing. Henry has been in the roofing industry since the early 1980s. From the ground clean to the owner of a multimillion-dollar a year roofing company. Henry has held every tool and worn every hat. He has real-life experience in the roofing industry.
Episode 12. In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome John Chan, Owner of Durable Slate Company. They are an award-winning slate roofing company serving the Eastern United States, with offices located throughout Ohio and Maryland. John discusses how he entered roofing, the projects they have done, their style of craftsmanship, and more.
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Charlie C Williams, who worked for Johns Manville as Manager of Preferred Accounts for 40 years before retiring. Charlie currently works with youth in Virginia to open the possibilities for them in the roofing and construction industry as long-term career options.
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Sarah Spink MIoR from The Greater Preston Area, England; Sara is the CEO at LRWA, the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association. Sarah is also a Chairperson at The Institute of Roofing.
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Graeme Millar from Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Graeme is the current President of the International Federation For The Roofing Trade as well as FIoR board member for the Institute of Roofing. Graeme’s experience in the construction sector spans 42 years, as he started his career as a trainee slater at William Millar and Sons in 1978. He is the fifth-generation roofing co...
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Sam Doncaster from the United Kingdom; Sam is General Manager for HKL Roofing Limited. Sam says, “ Most Construction Professionals find roofs boring; for me, they’re a passion! 16 years of work experience and continuous professional development in construction, with over 13 of them working solely in the roofing sector”. Great Podcast Interview with another Industry Prof...
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Tatsuya "Tats" Nakagawa from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Tats is the CEO at Castagra, manufacturing commercial roof coatings, Including their Ecodur Roof Coating line. Tats also has a podcast (Specified Growth Podcast) for building materials, coatings & construction entrepreneurs. - youtube.com/tatstalks or tatstalks.com. He also co-authored a boo...
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew greet Brunno Batista from Italy. Our guest talks about how family impacted his career choice and what fascinates him most about the roofing industry.
In this episode of World of Roofing, John & Andrew welcome Luke McCormack from the United Kingdom; Luke is a managing director for McCormack Partners. McCormack Partners sources talent exclusively for the UK's roofing industry and helps to inspire the younger generation. Luke comes from a family with a roofing history: his dad worked in the industry for 30 years. Luke is a member of multiple roofing organizations/associati...
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