Concrete is the most used man-made product in the world, and it’s only behind water as the most consumed product, period. Despite being the lifeblood of construction, concrete is not
Common Issues with Concrete Part 1 Read Post »
In December 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that beginning in March 2019, it would begin mailing letters to employers where a name and/or social security number did not
Social Security No Match Letters Are Back! What Does That Mean For You? Read Post »
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided some clarification regarding potential liability that can result from discarding materials that could be evidence in a lawsuit. In Shamrock-Shamrock, Inc. v. Remark,
Appellate Court Clarifies Liability for Spoliation of Evidence Read Post »
Colorado is a gorgeous, mountainous state that is experiencing some serious growing pains. The hard times of the state’s affordable housing crisis can be felt by laborers, contractors, and homebuyers
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 2 Read Post »
Colorado is currently in the midst of a housing crisis. This is putting a major strain on construction companies in the Centennial State that are trying to keep up with
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 1 Read Post »
There’s clearly a high degree of disparity between the perceptions of owners and contractors on any given project when it comes to the topic of project management. Although some owners
Understanding the Perceptions of Owners and Contractors Read Post »
It’s important for contractors working in the State of Tennessee to consider the applicable retainage laws whenever being contracted for public or private projects. The strict retainage requirements in Tennessee
The Rules Regarding Retainage in Escrow Accounts in Tennessee Read Post »
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a guide detailing various methods for preventing falls from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds as part of their Fatality Assessment
New NIOSH Tips for Working on Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds Read Post »
Tampa, FL, May 6, 2019 – Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law, LLP was recently named General Counsel of the National Slate Association (NSA). As General Counsel, Cotney will provide
Trent Cotney Named General Counsel to National Slate Association Read Post »
As the leading cause of construction worker deaths in the United States, falls on the project site claim the lives of more than 310 workers every year while seriously injuring
Examining the Factors that Commonly Lead to Falls on the Project Site Read Post »
