Humidity in Florida can be stifling. With an average relative humidity of 74.5 percent (#2 in the United States) and an average dew point of 62.7°F (#2 in the United
Challenges Contractors Face When Building in Humid Climates Read Post »
The construction industry’s ability to generate massive amounts of waste would be a rather impressive feat if it didn’t cost contractors billions of dollars annually and result in anywhere from
Construction Waste: More Than Debris Read Post »
The City of Jacksonville Sustainable Building Program Ordinance was established by Chapter 327 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code. Under this mandate, all public buildings must possess one of the following
When taking on large-scale residential projects, it’s important to work hand-in-hand with the owner to determine the types of homes you are going to be building. Will you construct a
How Large-Scale Residential Contractors Save Money by Building Two-Story Homes Read Post »
As a construction business grows, so does the number of responsibilities a contractor is forced to deal with on a daily basis. Many contractors choose to partner with an experienced
Sales Tax and the Construction Industry Read Post »
In December 2019, Home Innovation Research Labs published its latest omnibus surveys of home building professionals and consumers. These surveys, which are conducted every two to three months, are hosted
Sustainability Struggles: Measuring the Cost of Energy-Efficient Homes for Contractors Read Post »
Nobody works in the construction industry because it’s “easy.” Your workers might find physically demanding work enjoyable, but anyone that suggests that construction work is easy is either lying, joking,
Which Construction Jobs Are the Most Difficult? Read Post »
Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is dedicated to keeping contractors informed on current events that are impacting the industry. From worker misclassification to infrastructure, we’ve covered numerous topics over the past
6 Topics That Defined the Industry in 2019 Read Post »
As reported by Forbes, 20 percent of small businesses fail in their first year, with roughly half failing to pass the five-year mark. Starting a business and successfully growing it
8 Considerations For New Construction Companies Read Post »
Are construction companies required to give maternity leave? It’s an unusual question, one that construction companies rarely have to consider. However, for the women that make up approximately nine percent
Are Construction Companies Required to Give Maternity Leave? Read Post »
