Orlando
As a former resident of Altamonte Springs, Florida, and a law clerk for an Orlando law firm, Trent Cotney became intimately familiar with the Orlando construction market. Cotney Construction Law’s […]
The Role of a Qualifying Agent
To perform work as a contractor, an individual must be licensed within the State of Florida. Contracting and licensing are regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR),
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OSHA’s Hierarchy of Controls
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) primary objective is to protect the safety and well being of employees by controlling exposure to unsafe working conditions that could potentially result
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What You Need to Know About Sworn Statements of Account
As part of the construction lien process, contractors are required to notify the property owner of their intent to place a lien on the property. At any point, the owner
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Change Order Best Practices
Change orders, when handled improperly, will increase project profitability, reduce the likelihood of construction disputes, and protect the reputation of your business. When disputes do arise, it’s often because of
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License Defense: The Complaint Process
Complaints are usually submitted to and handled by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). However, these complaints are sometimes handled differently in the building and construction industry. Allegations
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Coming Soon: OSHA’s Confined Spaces Standard
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration will introduce a new subpart to the Confined Spaces Standard on August 3, 2015 specifically designed to protect employees working in the construction industry.
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5 Ways to Lose Your Lien Rights
While Construction Lien laws are in place to better protect contractors and their right to payment, there are 5 commonly made mistakes that can revoke a contractor’s lien rights. As
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Understanding OSHA 1926.502: Warning Lines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires contractors to provide fall protection for employees who perform work on surfaces with open sides and edges, sloping roofs, steep roofs, leading
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OSHA National Emphasis Programs
In an effort to reduce illness, injury and fatality rates in specific industries, OSHA has established what are known as Special Emphasis Programs that feature a combination of enforcement and
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