Construction is not facing a uniform collapse in demand. The more accurate problem is uneven economic momentum. Certain segments, especially data centers and power, continue to attract strong investment, while […]
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Context: Water intrusion during construction is one of the most common and expensive sources of dispute in roofing, envelope, and renovation work, particularly when the contractor must open an existing
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Korte Construction Co. v. Secretary of the ArmyU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | April 9, 2026 FactsKorte Construction was awarded an approximately $72.8 million design-build contract for
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Ohio has enacted a new E-Verify requirement aimed at the nonresidential construction industry. House Bill 246, known as the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, was signed on December 19, 2025, and
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State and Federal Regulatory Changes Ohio’s New E-Verify Law Raises Compliance Stakes Ohio has enacted a new E-Verify requirement aimed at the nonresidential construction industry. House Bill 246, known as
THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified April 2026 Read Post »
DOL Proposes Return to a Narrower Independent Contractor Test The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a significant change to the federal independent contractor test. On February 27, 2026, the
THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified March 2026 Read Post »
Illinois Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act: New Compliance Issues for Roofers Illinois’ Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act, commonly referred to as the Drew Price Act, is now in
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California Tightens Home Improvement Contract Requirements: Email Cancellation Now Mandatory California’s AB 1327 (Aguiar-Curry) adds new consumer-protection requirements for home improvement contracts. Contractors must now include a valid email address
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Federal: Fallout from 2025 Government Shutdown The 2025 federal government shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, spanning 43 days. It disrupted routine operations of federal agencies, including those that
THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified December 2025 Read Post »
Rethinking OSHA’s Multi-Employer Site Doctrine On most construction projects, more than one company works on the same jobsite. Under OSHA’s multi-employer site doctrine, the agency can issue safety citations not
THE COTNEY BRIEF | Construction Law Simplified November 2025 Read Post »
