Local licensing laws have historically been difficult to navigate. Ranging from licenses that are not identified in Florida Statutes such as masonry or counter-top installer licenses, to the use of […]
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Tampa, FL, December 3, 2019 – Cotney Construction Law, the leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney Named National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) General Counsel Read Post »
Injuries are an unfortunate reality in the construction industry. When a worker is severely maimed or killed on-site, it creates a ripple effect that impacts everyone around them. The emotional
What Contractors Should Know About Florida’s Impact Laws Read Post »
When we last covered this topic, we touched on the growing prevalence of megaprojects, enormous construction projects valued at over $1 billion that require an incredible amount of time, resources,
Megaprojects: High Risk, High Reward Read Post »
Federal construction projects are some of the most lucrative big-ticket projects in the industry. $302 billion was spent on new public construction in 2018 alone. These projects can vary drastically
How to Avoid Being Suspended or Debarred on a Federal Construction Project Read Post »
When last we discussed fraud, we touched upon the widespread prevalence of bribery and corruption in the construction industry. As discussed, a major source of fraud is the global nature
Fighting Fraud With Construction Software Read Post »
It is widely known in the industry that it takes longer to get approval for a project than it does to finish construction on the project. This often results in
Cutting Through the Red Tape of Project Permitting Read Post »
Construction defects are among the most common and costly sources of disputes in the construction industry. We’ve written numerous articles on the subject, all exploring what a contractor’s options are
Consult a Construction Defect Attorney Before Exercising Your Right to Repair Read Post »
Over the past year, Florida has approved one of the largest highway projects to come to the state in decades. This initiative will see the creation of a new toll
10 Tips for Keeping Workers Safe on Highway Projects Read Post »
Megaprojects are incredibly profitable ventures for the lawmakers, developers, and construction companies that work on them. And profits are only growing; the average United States megaproject is expected to increase
3 Common Problems on Megaprojects and How to Avoid Them Read Post »
