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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

Everyone only gets 24 hours each day, and you know it’s essential to your business to make the most out of how your employees work. Efficiency is the key to

Well-written contracts are necessary to protect your legal rights as a contractor. Knowing what to look for when you review contracts can keep you from signing away the profits and

As a contractor, you’re probably familiar with many types of construction contracts. Sometimes familiarity can lead to breezing through contracts which can come at a terrible cost. Even repeat clients

In part one of this two-part article, the Ft. Myers contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction Law discussed NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction and two types of building

As a contractor, it’s important that you continue to develop an extensive understanding of buildings, occupancy risk profiling (ORP), and building anatomy. One important aspect of construction is ensuring that

Lawsuits are common in the construction industry, so it’s just as important for contractors to prepare themselves for any potential litigation that could be brought against them as it is