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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) allows contractors and owners to settle their grievances without the need for time-consuming and costly litigation. However, in many cases, contractors and owners aren’t aware that

In part one of this two-part series, the Jacksonville construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed two common types of construction cost overruns: inaccurate project estimates and design errors.

Although cost overruns are endemic to the construction industry, that doesn’t mean contractors should remain complacent when their expenses start to teeter into the red. According to KPMG, one of

In parts one and two of this three-part series, the Jacksonville construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed several strategies designed to help contractors improve their bottom line, including:

Hurricane Harvey absolutely devastated southern Texas just a couple of years ago, causing widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses. Fraudulent roofing contractors soon flooded into the state to

It’s well-documented that the roof is one of the most important factors when it comes to controlling the internal temperature of a building. If you want to keep the inside

While it might seem like asphalt roofing applications are relatively limited, the opposite is actually true. Innovations in asphalt roofing have propelled asphalt back into the spotlight, and a recent

Devastating storms and hurricanes have forced many Florida homeowners to contend with fraudulent roofing contractors. These roofing contractors prey on vulnerable homeowners that are looking for a quick fix and

Due to the state-specific deadlines and filing requirements, utilizing a mechanic’s lien in the State of North Carolina can be a complex and confusing endeavor without the assistance of a

As the old adage goes, “a man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” The same concept applies when a contractor who is involved in a payment dispute