Case Law

We have all heard the phrase, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” This certainly applies to construction projects. If a contractor hires the wrong subcontractor, it

Although it’s never a completely avoidable scenario, you should always perform your due diligence and do your best to avoid getting stuck in a contract with a subcontractor that negatively

At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Clearwater construction attorneys understand that there are a variety of challenges present when working on a construction project. Hiring a bad subcontractor is never

In this six-part series, the St. Petersburg construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants are providing insight into the qualities (good or bad) of subcontractors. In the first and second

As a general contractor, you have to perform quality work, meet deadlines, and rely on the right people to get the job done effectively and efficiently. In this six-part series,

If you are a general contractor, you know that you are only as good as the people you hire to help you complete the work. Unfortunately, like any industry, there

In the past couple of years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has been escalating worksite enforcement efforts, and this trend steadily continues. In 2017, former Acting Director of

As a roofing contractor, you’re constantly balancing a workload split between lucrative projects that will help you generate the greatest possible profit margin and less lucrative projects that will expand

Replacing a roof can cost thousands of dollars. Although most property owners know that their roofs won’t last forever, the majority don’t put aside money in the event of a

The lessons of 2018 have heavily influenced the roofing trends of 2019. Fire, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are pushing homeowners to choose high-performance roofs in comforting colors. To