When bidding on federal construction projects, your company will most likely be dealing with one of two forms of bid procurement: an invitation to bid or a request for proposal. […]
The Differences Between Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal Read Post »
We are picking up where we left off in part one with our discussion of North Carolina’s prequalification policy on public construction projects. Contractors in the Tar Heel State must
Prequalifying for North Carolina Construction Projects Part 2 Read Post »
Government entities in the State of North Carolina are allowed to prequalify bidders on public construction projects in order to ensure that only the most capable contractors are chosen to
Prequalifying for North Carolina Construction Projects Part 1 Read Post »
Whether you own a residential, commercial, or specialty trade construction business, a Cotney Construction Law Subscription Plan can help you reduce risk and effectively budget your legal expenses. In this
What’s the Difference Between a Subscription Plan and a Retainer Fee? Read Post »
Finding success as a contractor can be difficult when you have lackluster credit. While it’s not impossible to procure performance bonds for public jobs when you suffer from personal credit
Performance Bond Options for Contractors with Bad Credit Read Post »
A well-drafted employee handbook is a powerful tool that can be used to reduce the risk of employee lawsuits by establishing a clear set of rules and regulations that must
Who Should Draft Your Employee Handbook? Read Post »
A surety bond is a contract that binds three parties to ensure that financial and performance-related obligations are upheld and satisfied. Surety bonds are commonly used in the construction industry.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina Surety Bonds Read Post »
There are many types of bonds used in the construction industry. From bid bonds to payment bonds to maintenance bonds and supply bonds, bonds are found wherever public projects sprout
Financial Statements and Performance Bonds Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Portland contractor lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed two ways contractors can better manage their project sites during the rainy season.
Managing Your Project Sites During the Rainy Season Part 2 Read Post »
For a contractor, there are few sights more stress-inducing than watching a half-built project get doused by rain day-in and day-out for a week straight. You might find yourself asking:
Framing Lumber and Rain Exposure Read Post »
