Contractors must be effective leaders if they want to succeed in their profession. Leading others is never easy. Differences in opinions can cause contractors to clash with employees and subcontractors
Tips for Contractors: The Difference Between Reacting and Responding Read Post »
Imagine a construction site populated by workers piloting bright yellow exoskeletons with large mechanical arms helping them move heavy materials from one place to another. It almost seems like a
The Rise of the Bionic Construction Worker Part 2 Read Post »
It’s no secret that the construction industry is experiencing a significant skills shortage. There’s simply not enough interest in construction jobs in the college-centric society of today; however, this could
The Rise of the Bionic Construction Worker Part 1 Read Post »
An undefined corridor between Union and Madison Avenues in the Edge District of Downtown Memphis will soon be developed into a public greenspace called “The Ravine” after being greenlit by
What to Know About “The Ravine” in Downtown Memphis Read Post »
Flaggers are an integral part of any project that requires you to redirect traffic to avoid the public coming into contact with the hazardous conditions on a jobsite. However, many
Skills and Certifications for Construction Industry Flaggers in Memphis Read Post »
West Palm Beach’s somewhat erratic growth over the last 100 years has resulted in millions of dollars in approved-but-stalled projects. Formerly, a lack of collective vision and an unwieldy real
Analyzing West Palm’s Downtown Building Boom Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series covering Portland’s Smart City PDX initiative, the Portland contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction Law discussed the principles, goals, and priorities of the ambitious
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 2 Read Post »
Portland, Oregon, has always been considered a forward-thinking city chock-full of people who want to embrace sustainability and improve their community. In 2010, Oregon became the home of the first
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 1 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part article, the Ft. Myers contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction Law discussed NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction and two types of building
5 Types of Building Construction Part 2 Read Post »
As a contractor, it’s important that you continue to develop an extensive understanding of buildings, occupancy risk profiling (ORP), and building anatomy. One important aspect of construction is ensuring that
5 Types of Building Construction Part 1 Read Post »
