The mechanics lien is one of the best tools at a contractor’s disposal for dealing with an owner who refuses to pay, but there’s more than one way to obtain […]
Should You Bond Off a Lien Claim on Your Project? Part 1 Read Post »
At Cotney Construction Law, our attorneys are on the up and up when it comes to the latest construction industry trends. We speak the language of the industry and keep
Horizontal Construction vs. Vertical Construction Part 2 Read Post »
Some experts are predicting that the United States economy is approaching its first bonafide recession in over 10 years. Construction professionals, particularly contractors, are focusing on how to stay afloat
Horizontal Construction vs. Vertical Construction Part 1 Read Post »
Contractors and subcontractors who work on publicly funded projects must be cognizant of the wage equality laws established in the Davis-Bacon Act. As the flagship piece of prevailing wage legislation
Everything You Need to Know About the Davis-Bacon Act Read Post »
Our Colorado attorneys, Danielle Maya and Dillon Fulcher, obtained a complete dismissal on summary judgment for one of our clients in a multi-million-dollar construction defect case. The owner complained of
Summary Judgement Victory from CCL Read Post »
In 2016, OSHA issued an anti-retaliation provision prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for reporting workplace injuries. Since then, employers within the construction industry have been hesitant to implement safety
OSHA’s Clarification on Safety Incentive Programs & Post-Incident Drug Testing Read Post »
The contract is an important guide that sets up expectations on a construction project. Unclear contract language can set up an undesirable situation that places an owner and contractor at
The Importance of Clear Language in Construction Contracts Part 2 Read Post »
When a dispute presents itself on a construction project, it is often the contract that will decide how it is handled. It is for this reason that construction contracts require
The Importance of Clear Language in Construction Contracts Part 1 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Nashville contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction Law discussed the importance of representing waste reduction requirements in your contract. Additionally, we detailed the
Waste Management Provisions for Construction Contracts Part 2 Read Post »
The contract established between an owner and a contractor should include provisions outlining acceptable waste management procedures. As a contractor, you’ll be the one dictating what happens on the project
Waste Management Provisions for Construction Contracts Part 1 Read Post »
