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 […]
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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
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As we covered in part one, the construction industry is currently reaping the benefits of a record low unemployment rate. However, these numbers may be hiding an uncomfortable truth: workers
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 2 Read Post »
The construction industry has a record low employment rate this year, as evidenced by the 33,000 jobs added this April. This is an incredible turnaround considering that the Great Recession
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? 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
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Mobile phones are everywhere. They’re hidden inside classroom desks, gripped in the off-hand of drivers, and stuffed in the pockets of your workers. Basically, they’re everywhere they should and shouldn’t
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Florida’s housing boom has lead to an increase in homebuilding and infrastructure construction. This boom is spurred on by incredible population growth in Central Florida that is showing few signs
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 2 Read Post »
Florida has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its population and housing market, ensuring plenty of work for contractors specializing in residential construction. But can this growth really last? Or has Florida’s
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 1 Read Post »
As OSHA attorneys, we often stress the physicality of construction work and the risks these tasks present to the workers on a jobsite. We also offer our clients workplace audits
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Every construction element, from roofs to concrete foundations to plumbing, must be executed flawlessly in order to mitigate construction defects. Seemingly small issues, such as burgeoning mold growth, can lead
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 2 Read Post »
