According to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, tilt-up construction is a specialized process in which slabs of concrete, typically load-bearing sections of the building envelope or elevation, are horizontally cast on […]
Testing the Limits of Tilt-Up Construction Read Post »
Your employee handbook is an important tool for educating your workforce on your firm’s policies. Unfortunately, if your employee handbook is poorly written, not clear, or unspecific, you could be
Should You Hire a Lawyer to Review Your Employee Handbook? Read Post »
Life as a contractor is never simple. From managing project timelines to ensuring that supply orders come to fruition to maintaining a safe jobsite and complying with countless laws and
Rising Salaries in the Construction Industry Read Post »
Due to the recent government shutdown, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Final Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustment for 2019 Final Rule has been delayed. Despite this, the DOL
DOL Releases Unofficial Maximum OSHA Penalties for 2019 Read Post »
Last summer, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), proposed a specialty residential roofing rule to allow workers, without commercial roofing experience, the opportunity to obtain a license to perform certain
FRSA Victory in CILB Proposal Read Post »
Your contracting firm’s employee handbook is a fundamental piece of company documentation that functions as a blueprint for outlining important policies related to internal conduct. This valuable guide details the
Is Your Employee Handbook Current? Read Post »
As a contractor in the Sunshine State, it’s important to be cognizant of the essential provisions required by law to be written into every single one of your construction contracts.
Construction Liens and Defects Provisions for Florida Construction Contracts Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Sarasota construction attorneys from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed the technologies presented at CES 2019 that aim to change the way we
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 2 Read Post »
According to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) website, “CES is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 1 Read Post »
Although 3D printers were first introduced in the 1980s, they have emerged as one of the most exciting new technologies in the 21st century. This constantly evolving technology was once
Building 3D-Printed Concrete Structures Read Post »
